Doing business the Chinese way

2014-01-13 09:57:49

Ambitious Chinese youngsters have long sought to learn from Western economic theories and best practice, so why don't they tap into wisdom closer to home?

Belgian brews no small beer in China

2014-01-13 09:49:39

Beer lovers from China and other emerging markets are frothing up sales for Belgian brewers, with shipments from Antwerp to Chinese ports witnessing a steady growth.

Chinese airlines in it for the long haul

2014-01-13 02:33:53

Chinese air carriers are chasing new horizons as an increasingly competitive domestic market drives them to seek new opportunities abroad.

Ready for take-off?

2014-01-13 02:19:31

As demand for long-haul flights between China and the rest of the world continues to rise, intl air carriers are grappling with how they can increase destinations beyond the country's major transportation hubs.

Fosun buys Portuguese insurer for $1.4b

2014-01-11 23:25:38

Fosun International Ltd, China's biggest private conglomerate, has bought a controlling stake in Portugal's largest insurance group for 1 billioneuros ($1.36 billion), in a bid to build an investment group focused on the insurance sector.

New-energy vehicles 'turning the corner'

2014-01-11 07:55:48

The domestic alternative-fuel vehicle industry has reached a turning point and is on track for rapid development in the next two or three years, said experts.

Lenovo takes on Apple, Samsung

2014-01-10 09:36:33

After taking the top position in the global personal computer industry, the Chinese PC giant can't wait to challenge other big players in the industry.

Economists upbeat on inflation outlook

2014-01-10 01:04:51

Economists expect pressure from inflation to cause no problems this year, following the release of key figures on Thursday.

Sailing into the future China-style

2014-01-09 09:58:26

"Yachts are becoming the most popular 'toy' among the Chinese super-rich. And I believe China's yacht industry is on the eve of a great boom," said Zhao.

China vehicle sales race ahead

2014-01-09 01:01:20

After virtual stagnation for two years, passenger vehicle sales in China surged 17 percent in 2013, which beat industry expectations of a single-digit rise.

Greenland inks London deal

2014-01-08 07:06:21

Chinese state-owned developer Greenland Holding Group announced its 1.2 billion pound ($1.97 billion) investment in two overseas development projects in London on Tuesday.

Solar firms face 'total eclipse' in the US

2014-01-08 07:06:21

Chinese solar companies will be "entirely blocked" from the United States market if that nation's government imposes new duties on solar cell products made in the Chinese mainland and Taiwan, experts have warned.