Banks add to metals hoard to meet leasing demand

The value of precious metals held by China's biggest lenders surged 66 percent year-on-year during the first half as banks leased more gold to customers to get around rules that made it harder to lend cash.

OSI hires manager from US for plant

Move follows scandal at Shanghai facility, which sold expired products

Mcdonald's plans more surprise inspections

McDonald's Corp will increase the number of inspections it conducts of suppliers in China, the company said on Tuesday, after a food scandal in July dented China sales at the US fast food chain and rival Yum Brands Inc.

JAC electric vehicles head across Pacific

Jianghuai Automobile Co, one of China's 10 largest automakers, will deliver 100 electric vehicles to a leading electric carmaker in the United States on Wednesday.

Tourist sites just the ticket for Tongcheng

Company expands 1-yuan program for attractions with 5b yuan injection

Singpoli expands abroad with $60m renovation project

First phase of hotel development in California to be completed soon

PV firms go green with solar farms

China's solar panel makers are pinning their hopes on rising demand for solar power generating greenhouses at home even as their profits have been beaten down by new tariffs abroad.

US' new Africa strategy is 'welcomed by China'

After many years during which it was primarily concerned with security issues in Africa, the United States is now taking a more practical and humble approach to the continent, Chinese development experts said.

Ferrero hits sweet spot with school program

Guideline booklets educate children on better diet and proper exercise

ABB's university contest keeps innovation flame burning bright

As the innovative and entrepreneurial flame burns bright in China, ABB Group, the Swiss engineering group, is investing more to promote talent cultivation and technological innovation through its nationwide university innovation contests.

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Factory slowdown signals further weakness

China's manufacturing sector slowed more than estimated in August, suggesting the economy is losing momentum.