Shanghai index suffers biggest fall in 3 months

2015-05-05 16:42:43

Shanghai stock index tumbled 4.1%, its biggest retreat since January, on fears that new initial public offerings might drain market liquidity.

Wang Jianlin: Asia's richest man

2015-05-05 13:54:12

Wang Jianlin has surpassed Li Ka-shing to become the wealthiest man in Asia after Wanda's stock soared in Hong Kong Stock Exchange.

Leadership shuffle at China's major oil companies

2015-05-04 18:43:04

Wang Yupu, 59, deputy head of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, has replaced Fu Chengyu, becoming the new chairman of Sinopec Group.

A-share companies post 6.5% rise in net profit

2015-05-04 15:36:50

A-share companies reported total net profit of 2.43 trillion yuan ($390 billion) in 2014, with half generated by listed banks.

Manufacturing hub starts work on first zero-labor factory

2015-05-03 14:22:38

A manufacturing hub in South China is building its first zero-labor factory, a signal that the "robot assembling line" strategy is brought into effect.

China pavilion opens at Expo Milano 2015

2015-05-03 09:28:10

The China pavilion has been designed by a team from the Academy of Arts and Design at Tsinghua University. It is built on the idea of "the land of hope", inspired by China's vast fields and natural resources.

China serves up 'hope' at Milan Expo

2015-05-02 09:14:06

China launched its largest-ever pavilion outside the country at the event, showcasing rich agricultural history, food culture and artwork.

Business aviation soaring through turbulence

2015-05-02 08:57:24

Industry insiders voice optimism about new heights for charter flights and private jets despite declining business in China.

China tipped to eclipse US as top cruise market

2015-05-01 07:31:17

Cruises are hugely popular among Americans, who make up half of the global market since this form of travel became popular in the early 1980s, but they are only just starting to take off in China.

Mother throws million-yuan fashion show for daughter's birthday

2015-05-01 10:27:08

A post-90s mother held a 1-million-yuan fashion show in a hotel to celebrate her daughter's birthday in Taiyuan.

China's migrant workforce ages, sparking economists' concerns

2015-04-30 18:00:59

The rate of increase for China's migrant workers has fallen for four years, and their average age is on the rise, causing concern among economists.

Profit growth of China's big five banks falls

2015-04-30 13:47:48

Net profit of the five commercial banks grew by less than 2 percent in the first quarter, due to economic slowdown and rising non-performing loans.