New property curbs spark heated debates
2013-03-04 19:26:44
Newly-issued property curbs to reduce housing speculation and cool the overheated property market have stirred fierce discussion online.
China to issue new baby formula regulation
2013-03-04 15:33:33
In a bid to guarantee food safety, China will issue a specific regulation on baby formula in the near future, an official said Monday.
Housing tax increase worries young Chinese
2013-03-04 11:48:08
The State Council on Friday ordered a 20-percent individual income tax be levied on capital gains by home sellers.
Call for joint effort on trade rules
2013-03-04 11:22:47
The United States and the European Union should cooperate closely with China in shaping new rules for global trade, a senior Chinese official said.
BYD, Daimler boost clean-vehicle partnership
2013-03-04 11:22:47
BYD Co, the Chinese car and battery maker in which famed investor Warren Buffett has a 10 percent stake, and Germany's Daimler AG have expanded their joint venture in electric automobiles by nearly half.
Firms urged to buy abroad
2013-03-04 10:41:15
The United States is expected to be the No 1 destination for Chinese companies seeking mergers and acquisitions in 2013.
China eyes market forces to drive forex reform
2013-03-04 10:32:55
China is set to use swelling offshore holdings of its tightly-managed currency worth around 1 trillion yuan to justify a landmark shift in tactics to relax capital controls.
Gold speculation scams on the rise
2013-03-04 10:17:52
Cheating investors under the guise of gold speculation on international markets is an emerging form of fraud, a local court said.
Film guru points out way of the West
2013-03-04 07:52:09
Sid Ganis voted at and attended the 85th Academy Awards, and really enjoyed the three-and-a-half hour show.
Emerging markets charge to the front
2013-03-04 07:51:00
Emerging markets are gaining more weight in China's foreign trade as the country diversifies its business partners and the dismal world economy takes its toll on developed economies.
Boeing secures Air China orders for 747-8 aircraft
2013-03-04 07:51:00
Air China Ltd, the nation's biggest carrier by market value, agreed to buy two Boeing Co 747-8 aircraft in the airplane maker's first sale of the models this year.
Ailing Chavez stays 'in charge as chief'
2013-03-04 07:48:43
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez is still in charge and mulling over political, social and economic policies as he receives a new round of chemotherapy.