Solar firms may face higher tariffs in US market
2012-02-02 07:49:30
The dispute between China and the United State over imports of solar panels is set to make life more challenging for Chinese companies.
Spring Festival creates shortage of domestic help
2012-02-01 15:01:15
Ms. Jiang from Xuhui district of Shanghai now regrets dismissing her baby's nanny a month ago, because during her "nanny hunt" over Spring Festival she found the prices to be almost double what she had been paying.
River pollution won't cut water supplies
2012-02-01 10:14:48
A cadmium pollution belt that has wreaked havoc in a south China river for two weeks will not result in the cutting of water supplies to a downstream city, a local environmental protection official said Tuesday.
Steelmakers registered losses in 2011
2012-02-01 08:58:08
China's steelmakers suffered losses in 2011 because of rising costs and shrinking demand. That will result in weak performances following the Chinese Lunar New Year and the situation will continue for several months until the downstream market grows.
Slower rate for nuclear approvals
2012-02-01 08:58:08
China will slow approvals of nuclear projects after the resumption, which is expected to take place this year, according to an industry expert from a national energy think tank.
Ministry 'ready' to face rare earth push
2012-02-01 07:12:24
China is "ready" to deal with increasing pressure from developed nations to loosen export restrictions on rare earths, a Ministry of Commerce official said.
China to overhaul food standards
2012-01-31 13:48:47
China will overhaul its current food standards, integrating new specifications and weeding out others in a move largely aimed at avoiding overlap and contradiction, the Ministry of Heath announced.
Taiwan food company to build new factory in E China
2012-01-31 13:26:34
Taiwan's leading food manufacturing company, the President Enterprises Corporation, will spend $100 million to build a new factory in east China's Jiangsu province, local authorities said.
Hainan bashed for overcharging tourists
2012-01-31 11:15:20
Over 1 million tourists swarmed to south China's Hainan province for the Chinese New Year holiday, pouring millions of dollars into the tropical resort island. But many of them say they spent too much.
Twist in the tale for 'scattered' farmers
2012-01-31 11:10:09
After a series of setbacks, including a fatal bout of foot-and-mouth disease, Zhang has learned that making money from pig farming is a marathon, not a sprint.
Govt raises record funds to save water
2012-01-31 10:51:43
China will continue to increase its investment in water conservation infrastructure to ensure grain security, protect water resources, promote the well-being of people and mitigate damage from disasters.
Economic slide takes fizzle from fireworks
2012-01-31 10:49:54
The slowing economy took some of the pop and sizzle out of the Spring Festival's fireworks this year.