Rocky road ahead for automakers

Foreign automakers in China may struggle to dictate sales targets in the future after dealers complained to the government that inflexible targets set during a market boom obliged them to buy too much stock and bear the brunt of a drop in demand.

Trusts lose glitter as shares soar

The value of trust funds established in the fourth quarter contracted 25 percent year-on-year to 223.7 billion yuan ($36.1 billion), the first year-on-year decrease since 2008.

Pledge made to support 'One Belt One Road'

Bank of China Ltd will accelerate the implementation of its strategies to promote the New Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road initiatives next year.

Yellow metal purchases from Hong Kong 'will hold steady'

The Chinese mainland's gold purchases from Hong Kong in 2015 may hold around this year's levels as physical demand in the world's biggest consumer remains stable and the country considers easing restrictions on imports.

Another flagship year for J&J as quake relief work is recognized

Johnson & Johnson, the US pharmaceuticals, medical devices and consumer products giant, said it has had another accomplished year for its corporate social responsibility activities in China.

Starbucks-led program fosters next generation of entrepreneurs

A successful modern business plan often depends on how well it serves the public and the community, according to Li Lin, a student at University of Technology and Science Beijing, who was a first-round winner in the recently held Youth Leadership Development Program - a three-year project with $3 million in funding from the Starbucks Foundation.

Sailing the 'silk road' to the future

Zhai Mo, known as China's ocean ambassador and the first Chinese man to circumnavigate the globe in an unpowered sailboat, is hoping for stronger wind in his sails during his upcoming around-the-world trip starting from March 18.

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FTA talks reach across the Gulf

China is to accelerate the negotiation of a free trade agreement with the Gulf Cooperation Council next year, and launch FTA talks with Israel.

Glass always full for Chinese firm in global market

An expensive business school would probably call it the SIP principle, those letters standing for sincerity, integrity and persistence. But gimmicky, management-speak labels are not for Cao Dewang, chairman of Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co Ltd, and the Chinese business pioneer is happy to let his actions speak for themselves.

Liquidity levels crimp PE activity

The nation's private equity activity is likely to remain subdued until there are structural changes that will improve liquidity, according to Cao Heping, an economist at Peking University.

Forbes ranks investment firms

Chauncey Shey, managing director at SB China Venture Capital, was ranked first on the Forbes list of China top venture capitalists in 2014, the magazine reported on Monday.