Full speed ahead for new-energy cars

Boosted by preferential policies, first-half output and sales of alternative-fuel vehicles exceeded the full-year figures for 2013, experts said on Tuesday.

Soufun facing boycott over high charges

Property brokerages' feud with Soufun Holdings Ltd deepened on Tuesday, with 13 brokerages launching a boycott in Shanghai against the country's biggest property information website over "exorbitant fees".

Government approves rare earth conglomerates

The government has approved two major rare earth producers to become conglomerates by the end of this year in order to further consolidate the rare resources, combat smuggling and alleviate overcapacity in production.

Nation on minerals buying spree

China bought 10,000 metric tons of rare earths in the last week, said two people familiar with the matter, as the country continues to stockpile the metals used in batteries and magnets amid international pressure to ease export quotas.

Earthquake hits lead and zinc production

The domestic lead and zinc market may be affected by the earthquake in Ludian county in Yunnan province because of the disruption to transport and suspension of some mining operations, analysts said on Tuesday.

Scandal hurting McDonald's Asia earnings

McDonald's Corp, working to resume sales of beef and chicken in China this week after a supplier was accused of repackaging old meat, said the situation is hurting its sales in Asia.

Rich turn poor in gifts to charity

Nation way behind when it comes to donations of money and time

Jaguar Land Rover donates to Yunnan earthquake relief effort

British premium vehicle producer Jaguar Land Rover China became the first company in the automotive industry to respond to the post-disaster relief effort to assist residents of earthquake-hit Zhaotong county, in Yunnan province, with the announcement on Tuesday of a donation of 5 million yuan ($809,592).

Major earthquake donations

Wanda Group

Yu'ebao launches 'innovative' project

It can be difficult to practice charity without giving. But Yu'ebao, a popular online financial service platform in China, has made it possible for people to earn money by helping destitute college students.

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Fears grow over Microsoft's ax

Fears and frustration are mounting among employees at Microsoft Corp's Nokia segment in China as the 5,000-person group is likely to take the strongest layoff hit across the globe.