Heavy logistics costs weigh on China's economy
2012-02-14 12:37:16
Chinese will have to spend nearly one in every five dollars of its gross domestic product (GDP) on logistics costs to achieve the 9.2 percent economic growth of last year.
China's largest inland port foreign trade up
2012-02-14 12:33:53
China's largest inland port, the port of Alataw Pass in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, saw its foreign trade value reach $17.4 billion last year.
Borrowers face costly payback
2012-02-14 09:46:06
Wu Ying used to be one of the richest women in China. Today she is on death row.
EU trade deficit with China declines
2012-02-14 06:33:06
The trade deficit of the European Union (EU) with China decreased to 132 billion euros ($174.8 billion) for the first 10 months of 2011.
China's forex transaction volume hits $14t
2012-02-13 21:11:04
China's foreign exchange market saw its transaction volume hit $14.2 trillion in 2011, up four times from 2006, the country's forex regulator said Monday.
China's economy to see soft landing
2012-02-13 20:01:10
Experts says that China will manage to weather adversity stemming from thwarted investments and exports to achieve a soft landing in its macroeconomy.
New visa policy to benefit US, China tourism
2012-02-13 16:18:28
Insiders say the new US visa application policy for Chinese, which took effect Monday, will benefit the tourism industries of both countries. Xi leaves for visits to US, Ireland, Turkey
iPads removed from shelves after trademark ruling
2012-02-13 15:08:44
Apple iPads are being removed from a number of retail stores in China following a court’s ruling that a local company owns the right to the name, Hebei Youth Daily reports.
Chinese firms: Good prospects in Egypt
2012-02-13 10:10:46
Chinese companies in Egypt are confident in the economy and investment future in Egypt, saying its political reshuffle might offer a chance.
Hainan province mulls tax on vacant homes
2012-02-13 07:56:30
Political advisers in South China's Hainan province urged authorities to levy taxes on vacant homes in popular travel destinations.
Giant State firms need private investment
2012-02-13 07:53:35
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao pledged to adopt further measures to encourage private investment in monopoly industries.
China to promote shale gas exploration
2012-02-12 23:39:41
The Ministry of Land and Resources said Sunday that China will increase efforts to explore shale gas in 2012, a move expected to help restructure the country's energy supplies.