Land sale isn't for military purpose, says Maldives

2015-07-25 08:26:50

India should not worry about Chinese military expansion under the Maldives' policy that allows foreigners to buy its land, say observers.

Deficit hits $104b in first half

2015-07-24 06:59:18

China sees intensified net capital outflow in the first six months as the foreign exchange settlement deficit increases, according to official data.

56 million investors trading stocks online

2015-07-24 13:35:39

Chinese stock investors who use Internet to trade reached about 56.28 million in the first half of 2015, an increase of 47.4% from the end of 2014.

Stocks surge in longest winning streak in two months

2015-07-23 16:09:43

Stocks rose for a sixth day, sending the benchmark Shanghai index to its longest winning stretch since May, as supportive measures got the upper hand.

ICBC biggest profit earner in the world

2015-07-23 11:00:18

ICBC, China's largest bank by market value, has strengthened its position by becoming the biggest profit earner in the world.

China's non-performing loans on the rise

2015-07-22 15:03:26

Chinese banks' non-performing loans (NPLs) will probably exceed 1.5 percent this year, if no appropriate economic stimulus program is adopted.

Buy-up turns central bank-backed CSF top 10 shareholder

2015-07-22 15:45:19

Recent overweighting to stem A-share plunge has made State-owned China Securities Finance Corp among top 10 shareholders of many listed-firms.

Nation's green initiatives to boost investment and create jobs

2015-07-21 10:32:09

Climate change has deeply affected our daily lives. Under the principles and requirements of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, all countries have taken action.

Zhanjiang at forefront of tourism push

2015-07-21 17:31:23

Zhanjiang authorities are to encourage the development of yachting and cruise travel facilities as part of efforts to spur tourism in line with the Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road.

Volatile stock market has limited impact on family wealth

2015-07-20 22:33:22

The volatile stock market has a limited impact on household balance sheets given the size of Chinese families' massive deposits and property valuations.

Internet finance guidelines pave way for healthy sector

2015-07-20 17:36:53

Financial authorities hope new guidelines for China's burgeoning online finance market can end the sector's wild growth and foster a healthy market through closer supervision and support for innovation.

China's economic growth outlook still promising: president

2015-07-19 19:41:49

Chinese President Xi Jinping has reassured local governments that the economy still enjoys a promising outlook despite downward growth pressure.