There has been a surge in the use of foreign language apps accessed by smartphones, according to a survey, with women in particular keen to be taught via their handset.
Investigators have been sent to the southern province of Guangdong to probe a seven-fold surge in precious-metals exports as China intensifies scrutiny of growing irregularities in trade figures.
Slowing economy brings more reasonable valuations for target companies, reports Xie Yu in Hong Kong.
More than one-quarter of the Fortune 500 companies will send executives to attend the APEC 2014 CEO Summit in China, a sign that they are relying on one of the world's biggest regional trade blocs to fuel their growth.
Xiaomi Corp became the world's third-largest smartphone vendor after outselling rivals in its home market of China with inexpensive devices packed with high-end features.
Adaptiveness can help firms tackle uncertainty and volatility, BCG president says
Wrinkles in infrastructure sector investment need to be ironed out
China property prices could fall as much as 10 percent this year and the slump may extend into next, according to the founder of the country's biggest real estate information website.
The yuan's share of global payments rose to a record in September as China bolstered efforts to promote international use of its currency.
Growing challenges at home may mean further expansion overseas
China Rongsheng Heavy Industries Group Holdings Ltd, the private-sector shipbuilder that had sought financial assistance, has secured cash for restructuring and announced changing the company's name as it shifts focus to energy.
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