Doubts raised about pension system
2013-02-23 03:08:31
Many Chinese people say they are concerned about the inadequate and unbalanced pension distribution in the country, according to a survey.
Property prices rise in more big cities
2013-02-23 02:38:52
Around three-quarters of China's major cities saw price rises for both new and pre-owned housing in January, figures from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.
Taubman, Wangfujing establish second joint venture
2013-02-22 10:56:16
US mall operator Taubman Centers Inc set up a second joint venture with Beijing Wangfujing Department Store (Group) Co Ltd to open a shopping center in Henan province.
Yuan lending expansion keeps momentum
2013-02-22 09:58:06
China's credit supply maintained rapid growth in February, after reaching its fastest pace in two years in the first month of the year.
Provinces urged to buy insurance
2013-02-22 01:38:15
The Ministry of Health urged provinces to buy commercial insurance for rural residents to lower the financial burden caused by medical treatment.
Companies struggle to find, keep workers
2013-02-21 07:40:44
A labor shortage is sweeping through both the Pearl River Delta and Yangtze River Delta regions, the country's two major economic powerhouses.
Property curbs to stay in bid to check prices
2013-02-21 07:09:27
Property price controls will be maintained, Premier Wen Jiabao vowed on Wednesday, in response to a rebound in the real estate market in some cities.
Brighter outlook for property companies
Gansu gets bigger role on cultural map
2013-02-20 11:12:48
China is to create its first "Inheritance and Innovation Zone of Chinese Civilization" in Gansu province, which could be heritage blueprint for other financially stretched provinces.
Chinese firms bid for struggling automaker in US
2013-02-20 09:33:45
Struggling US automaker Fisker Automotive, which makes electric vehicles, is weighing bids for a majority stake in the company from two Chinese firms.
China develops stronger links with eastern European nations
2013-02-19 09:32:25
As countries in western Europe continue to struggle against a tide of debt and stalled economic growth, countries in the east of the continent have been receiving record amounts of Chinese investment over the past year.
Nuke test 'fails to dent' trade ties
2013-02-19 09:15:02
Last week's nuclear test by the DPRK has had little effect on its trade with China, but the two new DPRK economic zones may suffer, analysts warned.
Hongbao places financial burden on New Year celebrations
2013-02-18 08:04:11
Pu, 27, who works in Beijing earning a monthly income of 4,500 yuan ($720), has drained his savings by returning to his home in Penglai, a county in Shandong province, for Chinese Lunar New Year.