Economic ministers from the 16 participating countries of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership have reiterated their commitment to conclude negotiations by the end of 2015.
Stein Erik Hagen, the richest man in Norway, believes that China will continue to play a critical role in the global economic transformation and spearhead green energy applications worldwide.
Demand for high-end aluminum products will continue to grow in China over the next few years due to the renewed focus on energy conservation and sustainable development, a top industry official said.
Leading oil and natural gas companies PetroChina Co Ltd and CNOOC Ltd reported first-half results on Thursday that reflected weaker demand for refined products.
Top distillers' struggles have deepened amid the government's campaign against corruption and extravagance, with Wuliangye Group Co Ltd reporting record low profit and sales in the first six months of 2014.
Pernod Ricard SA, the world's second-largest distiller, said the Chinese market is improving after its sales slumped 23 percent in the nation's last fiscal year, and it plans to cut 900 jobs to reduce costs.
Industrial & Commercial Bank of China Ltd, the world's largest lender by assets, posted a record quarterly profit by boosting loan margins and limiting provisions for bad loans.
Mengniu Dairy saw the biggest fall in its share price for more than two years on Thursday, in Hong Kong trading, over concerns about soaring marketing costs and leaner profits due to fierce competition.
Firm joins with Tencent, Baidu in venture said to be worth as much as 5 billion yuan
The willingness of China and Association of Southeast Asian Nations members to build the 21st century maritime Silk Road will inject impetus into upgrading the ASEAN-China Free Trade Area over the long term, industry experts said.
A rising demand for milk draws financing from industrial giants, private equity firms and wealth funds, reports Wang Zhuoqiong.
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