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Taking the road less traveled for growth

[2014-10-21 07:16]

Although dwindling domestic demand and excess capacity have shrunk profit margins for most Chinese steelmakers, it has inspired some to tap overseas markets for sustained, long-term growth.

Experts say rule of law will unlock economic potential

[2014-10-21 07:16]

Promoting the rule of law, a main theme of the key meeting of the Party, also known as the Fourth Plenum, will further unleash the potential of the economy and help ensure sustainable and relatively fast growth, experts said on Monday.

Agile investigation seen adding to risks for builders

[2014-10-21 07:16]

The detainment of Agile Property Holdings Ltd's founder that dragged down the builder's bonds is fueling concern that more developer debt is vulnerable amid China's mounting corruption probes.

What's news

[2014-10-21 07:16]

Mainland shares get a stimulus boost in HK

China-led group sole bidder for Mexican rail construction deal

[2014-10-21 07:16]

A Chinese-led consortium has become the sole bidder to build a high-speed passenger railway line connecting Mexico City and the central city of Queretaro, according to an announcement by Mexican Ministry of Communications and Transportation.

PetroChina on track to beat 2015 shale target in Sichuan

[2014-10-21 07:16]

PetroChina Co, the country's biggest oil and natural gas producer, is on course to surpass its target of 2.6 billion cubic meters of shale gas production in 2015 from fields in Sichuan province.

Chengdu Mayor Ge takes over as chairman of under-pressure Chinalco

[2014-10-21 07:16]

Aluminum Corp of China (Chinalco), the nation's biggest producer of alumina, has appointed Ge Honglin, mayor of Chengdu, as chairman, replacing Xiong Weiping, who led the company since 2009.

Innovative Asia

[2014-10-20 07:29]

When it comes to innovation, most people automatically think of the West and in particular the United States, where some top universities have endowments equal to the national debt of some small countries.

Robust spending keeps growth on track

[2014-10-20 07:29]

Bigger consumer spending will drive economic growth across entire swaths of Southeast Asia this year and next as consumer classes come online in much of the region, the World Bank said in a recently released report.

Concerns rise as GMO debate shifts from field to dinner table

[2014-10-20 07:29]

The Chinese government is trying to convince Zhou Guangxiu that the corn in the congee she wants to feed her son is safe. That may not be easy.

The future of sitcoms

[2014-10-18 05:58]

With comedies struggling to get high ratings on TV, some producers are turning to video-streaming sites.

Looking for a new Friends

[2014-10-18 05:58]

Every few weeks, illustration artist Feng Yuan takes her laptop to Friends cafe in eastern Beijing. The cafe is a replica of Central Perk - the fictitious coffee shop from the American sitcom Friends.

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