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1.china will over time reduce export quotas for metals to comply with a World Trade Organization ruling that these curbs are discriminatory.

High-tech exports face trade barriers

Trade frictions dented exports of high-tech products and become a new concern for China and its trading partners last year, a top official said on Thursday.

Setting course for business growth

Greechair woman says it will never pursue short-term goals, such as scaling up in size

Home appliance makers take the online route for growth

Online sales have helped Chinese home appliance makers, especially air conditioner manufacturers achieve sustained business growth amid an industrial slowdown last year, according to a new industry report.

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Electronics giant considers factory in Europe to boost international sales

Gree Electric Appliances Inc, China's largest manufacturer of air conditioners, may establish a factory in Europe to boost its sales overseas, according to chairwoman Dong Mingzhu.

Greek govt halts Piraeus port sale

Greece's new government has halted the privatization of the country's biggest port Piraeus, a state selloff in which China Ocean Shipping (Group) Co had already expressed a strong interest.

Industry body to offer advice on protecting overseas interests

A sharp increase in the number of business disputes arising on foreign soil, particularly in the infrastructure sector, has prompted the China International Contractors Association to reveal plans to improve its risk-prevention systems aimed at protecting the interests of companies operating abroad.

Oil demand to slow in 2015

Oil and gas consumption is expected to see slower growth in China this year, with the falling global crude prices providing an opportunity for more energy sector reforms, experts said on Wednesday.

Slowdown hits natural gas use

The growth of natural gas consumption fell to a 10-year low of 8.9 percent last year from 17.4 percent in 2013, a result of the nation's economic slowdown, an industry think tank said on Wednesday.