Inflation expectations on the rise

2011-09-16 09:01:20

Inflation expectations among Chinese households for the next quarter have risen.
PBOC survey hints at tendency to save more
Entrepreneurs less confident in Q3
Fewer bankers expect interest rate hike

FDI double-digit growth in Aug

2011-09-16 08:58:57

China's foreign direct investment (FDI) in August continued its double-digit growth, rising 11 percent from a year earlier to $8.4 billion.

FDI growth underlines a strong foreign interest

2011-09-16 08:00:06

BEIJING - China's foreign direct investment (FDI) in August continued its double-digit growth, rising 11 percent from a year earlier to $8.4 billion and underscoring foreign companies' interest in the world's second largest economy.

China may miss 4% inflation target

2011-09-15 09:20:45

China might miss its target of keeping inflation below 4 percent this year, an official said on Sept 14.

China, Russia enhance trade ties

2011-09-15 09:08:14

Visiting Chinese top legislator Wu Bangguo said in Moscow Wednesday that China would work with Russia to deepen pragmatic cooperation.

Golden Week for Taiwan tourism

2011-09-15 07:44:33

More tourists are expected to visit Taiwan during the upcoming one-week National Day holiday from Oct 1.

Curbs slow Shanghai home sales

2011-09-15 07:47:17

Policies ranging from a property tax to higher downpayment levels and mortgage rates are curtailing transaction volumes in Shanghai.

Changes afoot as DPRK opens up

2011-09-14 08:01:04

DPRK, the country on the opposite bank seems mysterious and remote, vying for attention with the rising stars as night falls.

Steel output declines in August

2011-09-14 08:01:04

China's crude steel output fell 0.9 percent to 58.75 million tons in August as several steel mills reduced production due to maintenance.

Corn crop headed for record

2011-09-14 08:01:04

This year's corn crop is expected to reach a record high of more than 180 million tons, said a senior expert from a State think tank.

Italy bond may be on the cards soon

2011-09-14 07:59:18

Move to boost investor confidence but deal far from certain.

32 held in 'gutter oil' crackdown

2011-09-14 07:59:18

More than 100 tons seized in latest bid to improve food safety