Consumer finance set to boom in China

2012-09-12 09:37:28

China's consumer finance sector is less developed than in developed economies, but it will be one of China's most promising industries in the near future.

Growth to be stabilized, Wen vows

2012-09-12 01:49:06

Economic growth will be stabilized through more policy fine-tuning and coordination in the coming months, Premier Wen Jiabao pledged on Tuesday.
 Premier Wen answers Qs at Davos Forum

Mining company blamed for blast

2012-09-11 09:15:16

Poor management led to a coal mine accident that killed 45 people, the country's top safety watchdog said on Monday.

NDRC raises fuel prices

2012-09-11 08:57:11

Retail gasoline and diesel prices were raised for the fourth time this year, but experts said the move will not have a major short-term effect on China's CPI.

Asia's largest cruise liner arrives in Tianjin

2012-09-10 15:31:14

Voyager of the Seas, operated by Royal Caribbean International, carried more than 3,000 Taiwanese tourists in its maiden voyage to Tianjin.

Alcohol expo bigger than ever

2012-09-10 10:20:19

China's finest liquors and beers were joined by some of the best alcoholic beverages the world has to offer at the second China (Guizhou) International Alcoholic Beverage Expo, which kicked off yesterday in Guiyang, capital of southwest China's Guizhou province.

Inflation rebounds to 2% in August

2012-09-10 01:46:41

China saw a rebound in inflation for the first time in five months as well as the slowest growth pace for industrial output in three years in August.

Tea traditions spring back in East China

2012-09-09 08:34:24

Jinan is known for its natural springs. And these abundant water sources are giving new life to a disappearing tradition.

Hu: Chinese economy will be 'stable and robust'

2012-09-09 07:25:05

President Hu Jintao pledged on Saturday to keep the Chinese economy stable and robust in a speech before the APEC leaders forum in Vladivostok, Russia. China-Canada investment promotion accord Beijing, Jakarta to work for stability More imports on high-tech goods Food security, innovative growth

Vehicle sales increase, but dealers still see profits drop

2012-09-08 09:09:45

China's passenger vehicle sales continued to recover in August, with the third-highest year-on-year growth in 20 months.

Game feeds off Plants vs Zombies

2012-09-08 01:35:53

US video game company PopCap's star production Plants vs Zombies, played wildly worldwide, is gaining an unexpected and successful twist in China.

Tea park boosts cross-Straits agricultural co-op

2012-09-07 17:42:01

The Development Park for Taiwan Farmers in Zhangping, the biggest production base of oolong tea in the Chinese mainland, serves to deepen cross-Straits agricultural cooperation.