Apple adopts yuan for online payment
2011-11-22 09:50:12
Apple Inc's online store has started accepting payments made in Chinese yuan, to gain a further foothold in the world's biggest Internet market.
Volvo to be made in China
2011-11-22 09:14:42
The Swedish premium vehicle brand Volvo AB, purchased by Chinese automaker Zhejiang Geely Holding Group Co Ltd last year, will make China one of its global bases as it prepares for local production of the first model in the country in 2013.
Microsoft to speed up growth in China
2011-11-22 09:47:54
Microsoft Corp is working on a five-year plan for accelerated growth in China, where it has invested extensively but faces challenges in monetizing the full potential of the world's largest PC, mobile phone and Internet market.
China's microblog user population tops 300m
2011-11-22 09:40:45
China now has more than 300 million registered microblog users, according to statistics released Monday at the 11th China Internet Media Forum in the central province of Hubei.
Putting more emphasis on imports
2011-11-22 09:38:12
After China's entry into the WTO, the biggest world factory is on the way to become one of the largest world markets.
Yuan positions declined in Oct
2011-11-22 09:26:55
Chinese banks' yuan positions for foreign exchange purchases fell for the first time in four years last month, sparking expectations of a slowdown in yuan appreciation and monetary loosening measures.
China to continue crackdown on hot money: SAFE
2011-11-22 09:11:18
China's top foreign exchange regulator said on Monday that China will continue to crack down on the influx of hot money as a result of complicated economic conditions at home and abroad.
Property policies 'set to ease' in 2012
2011-11-21 09:01:12
China will likely loosen restrictions on the property market in the third quarter of next year, as plummeting prices could slow economic growth, according to a university report.
Global economic outlook grim
2011-11-21 14:39:37
Chinese Vice-Premier Wang Qishan warned that the global economy remains in a grim state and that an "unbalanced recovery" might be the best option, at talks where senior US officials warned of a souring mood at home towards China.
China Unicom 3G subscribers exceed 33m in Oct
2011-11-21 14:54:28
China Unicom Ltd., the country's second-largest mobile operator, said Saturday its 3G subscribers rose to 33.15 million by the end of October, up 2.92 million from one month earlier.
2012 GDP growth to slow to 9.2%
2011-11-21 14:47:57
China's economy is expected to grow 9.2 percent in 2012, a slight drop from 9.4 percent this year, a university report forecast, raising concerns on slowdown and financial risks.
Sino-ASEAN trade likely to reach $400b
2011-11-21 10:34:12
China's trade volume with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is likely to reach $400 billion this year, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Sunday.