China to build shopping center in Cancun
2012-02-22 16:53:53
China plans to play a dominant role in establishing a huge shopping center in Cancun, Mexico, to promote bilateral trade between the two countries, industry sources said on Wednesday.
Index indicates continued slowdown
2012-02-22 13:56:31
The preliminary HSBC China Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index, a gauge of nationwide manufacturing activity, rose to 49.7 in February compared with 48.8 in January, HSBC Holdings PLC said on Wednesday.
China-Turkey trade to expand
2012-02-22 11:07:11
Trade relations between China and Turkey will deepen in the coming years despite inevitable frictions, experts said.
Put the cart behind horse
2012-02-22 10:59:32
According to the China Banking Regulatory Commission, the total net profits of Chinese commercial banks hit 1.04 trillion yuan ($165 billion) in 2011, a 36 percent increase year-on-year.
Possibility of slowdown is a worry for CFOs
2012-02-22 10:46:41
Chief financial officers in Asia consider the possibility of an economic slowdown in China to be the third most concerning issue in the world, according to a recent report by Bank of America Merrill Lynch.
Goodwill and good deeds
2012-02-22 10:45:23
Trade is the plainest and most efficient language of diplomacy nowadays. It is one of the few aspects of state-to-state relations that can bridge cultural and ideological gaps.
China eyes increasing exports to emerging markets
2012-02-22 10:39:17
China will start to explore emerging markets this year to reduce reliance on exports to countries that have been plagued by the European debt crisis, Deputy Minister of Commerce Zhong Shan said Tuesday.
Farm produce prices drop last week
2012-02-22 10:38:36
The Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday that China's farm produce prices continued to fall last week as supplies increased.
Overseas contract values rise
2012-02-22 10:22:13
The rising value of new contracts signed by Chinese companies in Africa is aiding the recovery of Chinese offshore construction contractors.
Travelers can wait in comfort at airport
2012-02-22 10:18:20
Imagine you have already passed through airport security only to find your flight will be delayed for several hours. At most airports, there are few options: waiting in a chair near the gate, or wandering through nearby shops.
Comforts of home earned from employment abroad
2012-02-22 10:12:39
Most of the workers will choose the Asia-Pacific region where the political situation is stable and social order is good, including Japan, Singapore and South Korea.
World Bank President to visit China in Feb
2012-02-22 09:40:56
The World Bank said on Tuesday its President Robert Zoellick will visit China from Feb 26 to 28 to help present a major joint report about China's economic opportunities and challenges for the years ahead.