Taiwan banks to open branches on mainland

2011-11-26 11:24:20

The Chinese mainland's banking regulator said on Friday that it has given approval to two Taiwan banks to open branches on the mainland.

Bank of China opens new branch in Japan

2011-11-26 11:14:31

The Kobe Branch of the Bank of China opened to the public for business in Kobe, western Japan on Friday. This is the sixth branch established in Japan by the Bank of China.

China's economy to grow 8.5% in 2012

2011-11-26 11:08:06

China's economy is expected to grow 8.5 percent in 2012, a slower pace than this year, an official from a government think tank said on Friday.

Chery's exports to hit all-time high in '11

2011-11-26 10:54:36

China's leading private automaker, Chery Automobile Co, is expected to export a record 170,000 units of vehicles in 2011, marking the highest annual export figure in the company's history.

'Lean-meat powder' use provokes crackdown

2011-11-26 10:36:05

By late October, Henan province courts had tried 59 cases related to "lean meat powder", a substance used illegally to stimulate muscle growth in pigs.

Customs reform speeds goods' clearance

2011-11-26 10:30:43

The average time for imports and exports to clear Chinese customs has been reduced since a reform was introduced in 2008, a senior customs official said.

Business climate 'tougher'

2011-11-26 09:12:32

Chinese companies are facing even tougher business conditions now than during the 2008 global crisis, according to a survey of more than 4,000 companies.

Probe to look into US solar projects

2011-11-26 10:13:26

China will probe US government support and subsidies for its renewable energy sector, following a recent move by the United States to investigate solar cells from China, the Ministry of Commerce said.

Kao Group to expand in China

2011-11-26 09:30:56

The Japanese consumer goods producer Kao Group has said it will accelerate expansion in China and boost its annual sales in the country to about 100 billion yen ($1.29 billion) before 2016.

Siemens boosts 'green' industry

2011-11-26 09:25:31

Despite a huge market demand for "green" business in China's larger cities, Siemens will expand in rural markets.

New-energy vehicles get official nod

2011-11-25 16:29:38

New-energy vehicles are now officially on the Chinese government's list of "to-buy" vehicles, according to a new high-level directive.

Oil output to rise steadily as gas output soars

2011-11-25 11:12:19

China's oil production will rise steadily over the next 20 years, and its gas output will soar, the Ministry of Land and Resources said Thursday.