Japan quake sends shockwave through Chinese economy
2011-03-16 10:10:31
Japan's massive earthquake and tsunami have sent shockwaves through China's economy, though it is not yet possible to estimate the total loss, analysts said Tuesday.
Debate works up retirement policy
2011-03-16 09:40:35
Delayed retirement became a hot topic after Wang Xiaochu, vice-minister of human resources, said in September that the ministry was considering the idea. He made the remarks at a news conference and said any decision would depend on China's population and employment outlook.
Nation's biggest airlines plan bond sales
2011-03-15 14:41:50
China's biggest airlines plan to sell the most bonds on record to fund growth even as the central bank is driving up borrowing costs and the industry forecasts a 46 percent plunge in profits on soaring fuel prices.
Complaints rise about online shopping mishaps
2011-03-15 10:55:07
The number of complaints about online shopping in China increased by 8 percent from 2009 to 2010, according to a consumer rights advocacy group.
New regulations to encourage private sector
2011-03-15 10:44:56
The Chinese government is working on more detailed rules to promote the development of the private economy, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Monday.
Sinopec harnesses Shengli to growth plan
2011-03-15 10:41:04
China Petroleum and Chemical Corp's Shengli Oilfield plans to realize up to 7 billion yuan ($1.07 billion) in annual revenue in its overseas petroleum-engineering sector during the 12th Five-Year Plan period (2011-2015), making it one of Shengli's major growth engines, a top official from the oil field said on Thursday.
BYD upbeat over 2011 after dismal 4th quarter
2011-03-15 10:32:10
BYD Co Ltd, a Chinese carmaker backed by US billionaire investor Warren Buffett, expects its auto sales to rise up to 15 percent in 2011, in line with the market.
Japanese automakers: China operations unaffected
2011-03-15 10:31:28
The operation of Japanese automakers in China won't be affected in the short term even as their domestic production is halted in the aftermath of Friday's severe earthquake and tsunami, automakers said on Monday.
China e-commerce giant launches campaign to fight online piracy
2011-03-15 10:02:01
Taobao.com, China's leading B2C website, announced on Monday that it will launch a major campaign to stop online piracy and counterfeiting. The move comes after the site was labeled as a "notorious market" by selling products that violate intellectual copyright protection.
Meeting target 'will not be easy'
2011-03-15 09:31:52
Meeting the economic growth target in China over the next five years will not be easy, and the government's focus will be on transforming the development pattern, Premier Wen Jiabao told a news conference on Monday.
Wen calls inflation a 'tiger'
2011-03-15 09:20:38
China will step up efforts to improve people's livelihoods through holding down inflation, increasing affordable housing and raising farmers' incomes, Premier Wen Jiabao said on Monday.