TCM costs rise as donkey herds dwindle

Gelatin from animals' hides used for making traditional Chinese medicine

Domestic autobrands grab more share

Domestic vehicle brands' total market share increased in September, ending a year of declines, industry figures showed on Tuesday.

Homegrown firms rule the roost in retail, report says

International retailers continued to lose ground to local companies despite a rebound in the fast-moving consumer goods market during the third quarter, an industry report said on Tuesday.

Private capital to aid water projects

China, which boosted its water investment budget by 7 percent this year, plans to use financial enticements to attract private capital to major water projects.

ICBC breaks new ground with renminbi bond in Seoul

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd sold yuan-denominated bonds in South Korea on Tuesday, the first such issue by a Chinese company and a move that experts said would pave the way for a diversified offshore renminbi bond market in that country.

Taiwan firm's shares tumble due to scandal

Shares of Wei Chuan Foods Corp, the Taiwan food company whose chairman recently resigned amid a tainted lard scandal, plunged for a fourth day on Tuesday in a rout that has seen its market value shrink by one-quarter in less than a week.

Reuse, reduce, recycle is message in these bottles

Brewer's environmentally friendly program benefits all stakeholders

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.