China to stabilize overseas market

2013-03-22 02:42:45

Despite mounting challenges, China will work hard to stabilize its overseas markets, Commerce Minister Gao Hucheng said Thursday.

Li maps out tasks for new cabinet

2013-03-22 02:38:42

Premier Li announced the transformation of govt functions is the first task for the newly elected State Council, but warned that this will be "arduous".

Overseas boom for builders

2013-03-22 01:49:12

Overseas business by Chinese contractors registered double-digit growth in 2012, with the total value of their new contracts reaching $156.5 billion.

Door to TPP is open for China, says US

2013-03-22 01:25:55

The US remains open to including China in a Pacific free-trade zone, Washington's top trade official said, less than a week after Japan asked to join the negotiations.

World Bank loans $620m to China

2013-03-21 19:09:30

The World Bank announced on Thursday that its board of directors has approved five loans totalling $620 million to China.

US says free-trade talks are ajar for China

2013-03-21 11:17:05

The US remains open to including China in a Pacific free-trade zone, Washington's top trade official said after Japan asked to join the negotiations.

Ageing is increasingly evident

2013-03-21 11:10:38

By the midpoint of the century, the disproportionate growth in the number of elderly people in China will put the nation's public finances under pressure.

China remains top for investments

2013-03-21 09:58:38

China remains the world's top destination for foreign investments as the country still holds many competitive edges, a latest research report revealed.

US Open to revert back to Sunday finish from 2015

2013-03-21 09:46:27

The US Open will revert back to a 14-day tournament from 2015 after United States Tennis Association (USTA) officials reached an agreement with players on restructuring the playing schedule and increasing prize money.

Venezuela halts talks with US

2013-03-21 09:07:07

Venezuelan Foreign Minister Elias Jaua said that his country has suspended an informal communication channel to improve relations with the United States.

Rapid growth in home-appliance sales: Report

2013-03-21 07:33:59

Although income growth has slowed in recent months, consumers are willing to pay more for home appliances, especially expensive ones.

Sino-Brazilian trade to see steady growth

2013-03-21 07:33:59

Trade between China and Brazil is on the rise, but it will increase at a steady pace in the coming years as it becomes more mature, Roberto Azevedo, Brazil's permanent representative to the World Trade Organization, said on Wednesday.