Mortgage rule changes said to be in the pipeline

A media report that China's four largest banks may ease terms for home loans has drawn wide attention, but analysts said that only broad-based changes in mortgage conditions could really reverse the nation's accelerating property downturn.

Flash PMI brings cheer to exporters

A Chinese manufacturing gauge unexpectedly increased this month, suggesting export demand is helping the economy withstand a property slump.

Banks' revenue buoyed by Chinese tech floats

Chinese technology companies have become the largest sources of underwriting fees for global investment banks this year thanks to buoyant initial public offering activity, financial data provider Dealogic LLC said on Tuesday.

Subsidized housing offers opportunity and risk to property firms

A massive urban renewal project could stabilize growth and raise living standards, but it poses problems for real estate developers, report Yao Jing and Zheng Yangpeng.

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Launch date for Xbox One in China: Sept 29

Commission: Economic growth driven by energy efficiency

China has the potential to become a global leader in energy-efficiency technology by 2030 if bold steps are taken now, according to the Global Commission on the Economy and Climate.

Solar industry powers up sales

Trade penalties in US, Europe offset by drive for on-site PV installations

COSCO shifts to fuel-efficient, smaller vessels

China Cosco Holdings Co, the container shipping line that posted three annual operating losses, said adding more fuel-efficient vessels will help cut costs enough to revive profits amid a capacity glut.

Sichuan sees green shoots of growth

Farmers' incomes rise as Foundation brings new techniques to industry

Alibaba founder is 'Asia Game Changer of Year'

Jack Ma, whose Alibaba Group Holding Ltd set a record last week with its initial public offering, was named "Asia Game Changer of the Year" by the Asia Society for his company and philanthropic vision.

Wellcome changes tack

The Wellcome Trust, the world's second-biggest medical charity and an early backer of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, is nearing a sale of about $300 million in venture-capital fund stakes to Lexington Partners Inc, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.

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