Slowdown but no hard landing in 2012, economists say

2012-02-03 09:25:21

Although forecasts for China's growth rate vary, analysts and economists agree that the world's second-largest economy will achieve a soft landing in 2012, with the prospect of further easing measures.

EU bailout funding possible

2012-02-03 09:07:49

China may offer rescue funds to Europe, Premier Wen Jiabao said after meeting German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

China's aid contributes greatly to Cambodia's economic growth

2012-02-02 10:34:36

Cambodia's Prime Minister Hun Sen said Wednesday the country's strong economic growth in past years owes a great deal to China's steady technical and financial assistance.

Keeping proactive fiscal policy 'both necessary and possible'

2012-02-02 10:29:32

It is both necessary and possible for China to maintain a proactive fiscal policy this year, Chinese Finance Minister Xie Xuren said on Wednesday.

China underscores innovation, land management

2012-02-02 10:27:56

Chinese authorities Wednesday issued its first policy document for 2012, underscoring the importance of scientific and technological innovation for sustained agricultural growth.

More top Danish firms recruiting talent from China

2012-02-02 10:20:24

Four top Danish companies have joined a Chinese-Danish partnership scheme aimed at attracting Chinese students and professionals to work in Denmark, the Danish foreign ministry said on Wednesday.

China to give further support to small, micro-sized firms

2012-02-02 10:09:13

China's State Council, or the Cabinet, on Wednesday called for more efforts to support the sound development of small and micro-sized enterprises.

G77 and China call for scaled-up global partnership to end poverty

2012-02-02 10:06:09

The Group of 77 and China ( G77+China) on Wednesday made loud calls for a scaled-up global partnership to end poverty, particularly as the world surpasses one billion people living below poverty line.

China needs to continue economic reforms for sustainable growth

2012-02-02 09:48:48

China has emerged successfully from the global financial crisis, but the nation must continue to undertake fundamental reforms to sustain its economic growth and help the rest of the world recover.

China vows to aid small businesses

2012-02-02 09:19:30

China's State Council on Wednesday called for more efforts to support the sound development of small and micro-sized enterprises.

Scientific input to seed agriculture

2012-02-02 09:22:15

China vowed to renew its efforts to improve agriculture through science and technology as part of a major effort to boost the country's agricultural production and increase farmers' incomes, a central policy document said.

Uptick in official PMI 'signals stabilization'

2012-02-02 07:49:30

China's manufacturing sector expanded in January, as indicated by a slight rise in the Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) to 50.5 from 50.3 in December.