Festival 'end of the line' for some plants

Nearly 100 manufacturing businesses along the coast failed to re-open as Spring Festival drew to a close on Tuesday, underscoring the weakness in global market demand and adding pressure on the world's second-largest economy to upgrade its export sector.

Brazilian players find home in 'club China'

The top goal scorers in China's Super League might sound familiar - to a Brazilian soccer fan.

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More easing moves likely to combat deflation

Further monetary easing is likely as the real estate sector deteriorates and deflation intensifies in China, especially at the wholesale level, economists said.

Firms see Hollywood bright lights

The success of Chinese-backed films at this year's Oscars marks a strong reflection of the growth of Chinese investment in not only the US movie industry, but the global entertainment sector.

Mobile online games rack up rapid gains

The expansion of fourth-generation services and the proliferation of smartphones attracted more Chinese consumers to mobile games in 2014, the China Internet Network Information Center said.

Qunar eclipses Ctrip as revenue growth surges, hotel bookings rise 85 percent

For investors in Chinese travel websites, growth in sales is trumping profits.

Amway sales dip in largest market

Amway Corp, the world's largest direct sales company, announced its revenues fell 8 percent to $10.8 billion in 2014 due to a dip in Chinese mainland sales and fluctuations in currency exchange rates.

Take a selfie stick and knock it off

From nowhere the selfie stick is everywhere.

Anatomy of the magic wand

Are you still asking yourself: "Should I join the selfie stick gang?" Here are some suggestions that will help you decide.

Love's twists and turns

The past year may have been bittersweet with both joyous and tragic events happening around the world but there are always inspiring love stories to warm our hearts.