Beijing backs global multilateral trading system
2014-11-08 08:27:36
China supports the establishment of a worldwide multilateral trading system and is looking forward to cooperation with all Asia-Pacific economies on multilateral free trade projects.
China to overtake the West on energy consumption
2014-11-08 06:46:32
China's energy demand is a "game changer" and energy consumption in the world's most populous country and throughout Asia will overtake that of Western economies by 2035.
Sultan of Brunei acquires NYC's Plaza Hotel
2014-11-08 04:34:15
New York City's legendary Plaza Hotel has been acquired by the Sultan of Brunei, according to a source. It marks the second acquisition in two months of a famous New York hotel by a foreign-based buyer.
China, Japan reach four-point agreement on ties
2014-11-07 16:52:27
The two sides agree to resume political, diplomatic and security dialogue while acknowledging different positions on the Diaoyu Islands.
HK eyes treasury crown
2014-11-07 15:41:21
Against a backdrop of the yuan's internationalization and more mainland enterprises eyeing overseas forays, Hong Kong has been urged to fortify its strengths to cement its status as Asia's corporate treasury activities center. Oswald Chan examines the opportunities and challenges ahead.
Mexico cancels bullet train deal
2014-11-07 14:34:06
President Enrique Pena Nieto abruptly withdraws $3.7 billion deal with Chinese-led consortium to bring the first high-speed rail line to Latin America.
USC, Jiao Tong launch joint institute
2014-11-07 14:16:13
Shanghai Jiao Tong University signed an agreement this week with the University of Southern California to jointly establish a cultural and creative industry institute.
Mental health services improved
2014-11-07 14:16:13
Shanghai is accelerating its pace in revising current mental health regulation, highlighted by the construction of a comprehensive mental health service system for the city of more than 20 million population.
Planning has a major impact on Shanghai
2014-11-07 14:16:13
Shanghai has a lot of work to do before it can become a global city.
Giving migrants a break
2014-11-07 14:16:13
Shanghai faces unprecedented pressure from its fast-growing population as people move in from other parts of China.
China's wealthy look to make 'social impact' on education
2014-11-07 14:16:13
It's called social impact investing, and in China a group of entrepreneurs intends to use the unique type of financing and problem solving approach to help improve education.
Airline exec sees bright side for China and US
2014-11-07 14:16:13
China and the United States can work together on issues such as environmental protection, terrorism, nuclear cooperation and humanitarian aid, but for that to be successful, the US media have to change how they portray China to Americans, said an executive of Air China North America.