Capital flows in line with goals of policymakers
2012-02-08 09:13:16
China didn't experience large capital outflows in recent months, although the pace of net inflows slowed, which was in line with policymakers' aims.
Simpler visa procedures are passport to success
2012-02-08 09:26:15
Travel agencies and destination countries try to cash in on a predicted spending and tourism surge, Xin Dingding, Zheng Yangpeng and Shi Yingying report from Beijing and Shanghai.
Low-income housing distribution 'must be fair'
2012-02-08 09:24:05
The State Council will set up inspection teams to monitor the quality and distribution of low-income housing projects, Vice-Premier Li Keqiang said.
Land sales forecast to drop
2012-02-08 09:13:16
Beijing's revenue from land sales is expected to drop by 30 percent once again this year to hit 90 billion yuan ($13.6 billion) as the city's property market cools down as a result of continuous tightening measures.
MOC: Exports still driving growth
2012-02-08 08:57:15
Exports will remain a major force in helping China maintain economic growth by creating jobs and stimulating domestic consumption, despite decelerating growth in overseas shipments.
Passenger vehicle sales tumble in Jan
2012-02-08 08:57:15
Sales of passenger vehicles in China registered their largest year-on-year decline in at least 10 years in January. The retreat came as two holidays in a single month accelerated the slowdown.
China to see slow power consumption growth
2012-02-07 17:06:42
China's electricity consumption growth will slow in 2012, as the world's second-largest economy is expected to decelerate this year amid uncertainty in Europe and other developed economies.
Slowdown concern slaps China's stock market
2012-02-07 16:34:52
China's stocks fell on Tuesday, dragging the benchmark index down by its biggest daily loss in three weeks, over concern about a slowdown in the world's second largest economy.
China growth estimate for 2012 cut to 8.25%
2012-02-07 09:02:53
The IMF has cut its forecast for China's 2012 economic growth to 8.25 percent from the 9 percent projected in September, and it warned that exports would be a significant drag on expansion in the coming two years.
More support for small firms
2012-02-07 15:29:56
Chinese government will roll out more policies tailored for boosting the healthy development of small and micro-sized firms, an official said Tuesday.
Telecom sector revenue up 10%
2012-02-07 15:27:26
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced Tuesday the main business revenue of the nation's telecommunication sector reached 988 billion yuan ($157 billion) in 2011.
SAIC says Jan auto sales dip 8.48%
2012-02-07 15:00:29
Top Chinese automaker SAIC Motor Corp reported its first monthly sales decline in six months in January as automakers and dealerships closed shop for the week-long Lunar New Year holiday.