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China's coastal economies are fighting a grim battle to adapt to changes and to generate new business opportunities at a time when overseas trade is weakening.

The Shenzhen government has drawn up a blueprint to expand the country's first special economic zone (SEZ) to the whole city - as a restructuring strategy to increase its competitiveness.

Can the Chinese eventually enjoy a standard of living comparable to developed nations while discharging less greenhouse gases? The answer is "yes" - but it comes with a hefty price tag.

China's foreign financial assets rose 23 percent last year to reach a total of $2.92 trillion, the SAFE said yesterday.

An expert panel advocating a ban on smoking in public places has called on authorities in Beijing to double the 5,000-yuan fine.

Biz Unusual

Qing palace sale attracts State companies' interest

A courtyard house next to Beihai Park that was once part of a Qing dynasty palace is being advertised online for 420 million yuan and attracting the interest of State-owned enterprises.

New deal for commercial flights over the Great Wall

Old train tickets and the memory of yesteryear

'Hometowns' battle to claim their celebrities

Equestrian enthusiasts advocate riding horses to work

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