China's pace after WTO accession 'very impressive'
2011-11-17 15:39:54
China is moving at a "very, very impressive pace" in terms of free trade, removing trade barriers and making higher standards to maintain a sound market environment after entering the WTO a decade ago, said Dow Chemical Co, the largest US chemical maker.
China surveys listed companies' environmental responsibility
2011-11-17 15:21:57
China launched Wednesday an investigation into the environmental responsibility of more than 2,000 A-share listed companies, according to the China Forum of Environmental Journalists, the activity's sponsor.
China-ASEAN 2011 trade to hit record high
2011-11-17 15:17:29
The trade value between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations will hit a new high this year as the Free Trade Area (FTA) continues to boost momentum, a senior council official said Wednesday.
Official reiterates efforts to optimize import mix of high-tech products
2011-11-17 15:14:41
A senior Chinese commerce official said on Wednesday that the country will work to optimize the import mix of mechanical and electronic products so they can play a bigger role in China's restructuring efforts.
Insurance rule draws mixed reaction
2011-11-17 11:07:14
Much debate has arisen recently over a draft regulation that would force employers to pay for two additional types of insurance for their employees.
Chinese carbon market has 'potential'
2011-11-17 10:57:03
The carbon market in China has "substantial" potential, and will be decisive to the global carbon price once a national system emerges, Rachel Kyte, vice-president of the World Bank, said on Wednesday.
UNEP launches green economy report
2011-11-17 10:55:36
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) launched a report in Beijing on Wednesday to guide a global shift towards a low-carbon, resource-efficient and socially inclusive future.
Temasek raises stake in CCB
2011-11-17 10:38:14
Temasek has bought about one third of the China Construction Bank shares that have been offloaded by Bank of America in recent days, media reports said.
3rd gas pipeline to open in '13
2011-11-17 10:21:01
China's third West-to-East gas pipeline is expected to become operational by the end of 2013 and will carry about 30 billion cubic meters (bcm) of gas annually, mainly from Central Asia to southeastern China's Fujian province.
Export outlook ebbs amid developed world woes
2011-11-17 09:48:41
China export outlook is dimming on a combination of weak demand in developed countries and rising domestic costs, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
US FDI into China declines
2011-11-17 09:28:20
Direct investment from the United States to China continued to decline in October, partly as a result of the reshoring of manufacturing activity and the rising cost of labor in China, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
PBOC to continue prudent monetary policy
2011-11-16 17:08:20
The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, said Wednesday it would continue to keep the nation's monetary policies prudent while making the policies more targeted, flexible, and prospective.