Ocean Race helps Volvo set a fresh course for growth

Volvo Ocean Race, the biggest offshore race and the longest sporting event in the world, started on Saturday in Spain, with China accounting for the largest number of participants.

Chinese graduates lag in donations to US colleges

More than 25 percent of the foreign students enrolled at US colleges are Chinese, but these alumni have a disproportionate record of giving back to their alma maters.

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IMF official: Growth slowdown welcome

Despite concerns about slowing global economic growth, officials from several international financial organizations have expressed optimism about China's economy.

What they say

We estimate that the contribution of exports to GDP growth surged from 0.9 percent in the second quarter to 2 percent in the third. Foreign trade's contribution to China's overall economic growth will substantially rise.

APEC a windfall for tours from Beijing

Travel agencies in Beijing are getting an extra golden week.

Leaving a lasting imprint of friendship in New York

From looking at the renovated Alexander Hamilton Bridge between Manhattan and the Bronx, or the new ventilation shafts for New York's No 7 subway line extension and the Yankee Stadium Station, you would not realize that they all have a Chinese company as their construction general contractor.

What's news

Coal tax to be based on sales

Expo Special: Double sourcing opportunities from two shows in Guangzhou

Riding on the debut success of April's ALEEX Home Appliances, Lighting and Electronics Exhibition, or ALEEX, the October edition opens on Oct 14, at the Poly World Trade Center Expo in Guangzhou.

Alibaba set to expand 'double 11'

China's e-commerce conglomerate Alibaba Group Holding Ltd aims to expand its reach across borders by upgrading its upcoming Nov 11 shopping festival into a global online shopping carnival.

Zara dreaming big with Tmall presence

Spanish retail chain Zara on Monday launched an online store on Tmall.com, China's largest brand and retail platform, to further expand its presence in the burgeoning e-commerce market and to reach out to more customers in China's second-and third-tier cities.

Partnership for prosperity

Cities in Northeast England are collectively strengthening their ties with China, using their industrial and advanced technology strength to fuel China's economic growth.