'Bigger say for emerging markets'

2011-11-14 08:00:34

President Hu Jintao has called for emerging markets and developing countries to have a greater say in global economic governance.

US woes not yuan-related: Hu

2011-11-14 10:02:59

The exchange rate did not cause structural problems in the US economy, such as the trade deficit and unemployment, President Hu Jintao said during a meeting on Saturday with US President Barack Obama.

Entrepreneurship boosts China's employment

2011-11-14 10:25:35

Over 10 million entrepreneurs emerged in 90 Chinese cities between the start of 2008 and the end of 2010, the number growing on average 15 percent each year.

Banks OK'd to issue bonds to finance MSEs

2011-11-14 10:22:20

The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) has given green light to three banks to auction special bonds worth 110 billion yuan to finance loans to the micro- and small-enterprises (MSE), in its latest efforts to lend support to struggling businesses.

China needs long-term strategy on vehicle use

2011-11-14 09:02:59

Measures to curb traffic jams such as the restriction on car use in key cities are only temporary options as the country considers embracing the concept of being an "automobile society" as part of its long-term vehicle strategy.

Protectionism warned in solar panel sector

2011-11-14 09:56:29

Chinese officials warned of rising international protectionism in the solar panel sector, noting China's manufacturers should keep alert and work to expand domestic market to reduce reliance on foreign demand.

China to head towards mild growth

2011-11-14 09:20:10

Despite a fast economic growth China registered during the past years, economists projected the country to experience a lower pace of growth over the next few years.

Eyeing up Poland for investment

2011-11-14 09:02:59

Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) to Poland has grown rapidly over recent years. According to figures from the National Bank of Poland, China invested 97.2 million euros ($134.47 million) in 2008, a 50-fold rise since 2004.

Living in the virtual clouds

2011-11-14 09:12:59

From its humble origins in e-mail and search engines, cloud-computing applications have now spread to a wide range of industries, including the entertainment and corporate mobility sectors.

Midea loses patent suit to Gree

2011-11-14 09:25:53

The leading home appliance manufacturer Midea lost a patent lawsuit to one of its archrivals, being ordered to stop the infringing act and pay a fine.

Is cost of doing business in China really rising?

2011-11-12 14:08:28

China has been the developing world's leading recipient of inward foreign direct investment (IFDI) since 1992 and has consistently ranked in the top five IFDI destinations (developed or developing) over the past three years. Last year, China's IFDI hit a record $105.7 billion. China's accumulated $1.0574 trillion of IFDI entails investment in tens of thousands of projects in sectors as diverse as automobiles, banking, electronics, real estate and textiles.

Former China Mobile exec gets suspended death

2011-11-12 15:55:51

The former president of China Mobile Group Chongqing Co Ltd, was sentenced to a two-year stay of execution for graft on Friday.