Here's why we need a rethink on tech giant

When Alibaba, China's giant online sales platform, announced it had selected the New York Stock Exchange for its initial public offering (IPO) this summer, the stock exchange cheered. It heralded its selection as a major win not only over rival exchanges in the United States, but also over rival markets abroad. And why not? Alibaba's IPO is estimated to value the company around $160 billion, making it one of the most highly valued tech companies in the world.

Medical sector a lure for foreign players

The Chinese government is considering allowing overseas investors to fully own medical facilities in multiple locations in China, which will certainly increase the interest of overseas investors and facilitate foreign capital's entry into the country's healthcare sector. But there are problems that could have a restrictive impact on overseas investment in China's healthcare sector.

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China should not lend money to US

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Students lack moral values

Targeting 'elegant' bribes in crackdown

The objects do not have fixed prices and the deals are often sealed privately.

Cybercrabs and essential e-food

With the Mid-Autumn Festival just around the corner, some people are beginning to prepare their festive food, searching for a parking place, wandering around the markets, comparing the freshness of the produce, and fighting to keep the children in order during long shopping trips.

The best of the festival meals at hotels in Beijing

Rabbit lanterns, riddle games, and lucky draws Sept 8, Shangri-La Hotel, 29 Zizhuyuan Road, Beijing

Greater role for the market

Reform of the government examination and approval system will facilitate economic vitality and help increase transparency

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Abe woos Modi in a bid to contain China

Before talking in person, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi have reached out to each other via Twitter quite often. Modi is one of the three people whom Abe claims to follow on social media.

Wake-up call for media

THE CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION INTO THE 21cbh.com website's "particularly big" blackmailing scheme sounds especially unsettling because it involves one of the most influential business media outlets in the country; one that has established itself as an authoritative source of industry information.

Rid the media of corruption

Paid news related to IPOs has been rampant since the startup board was introduced in 2009. When preparing to be listed on the board, companies hope to avoid negative news about them curbing the process, so they will bribe media outlets and portal sites. Considering the influence of the two media companies involved, namely Roya and 21cbh.com, the case should be a warning to the media industry.