Global regulators clear merger plan

China's two largest trainmakers, CSR Corp and CNR Corp, inched one step closer to their impending merger after getting necessary approvals from overseas antitrust authorities, according to company announcements on Wednesday.

Holiday lifts Feb consumer prices

Inflation at the consumer level rebounded more than expected last month, lifted by a surge in food prices during Spring Festival, while industrial deflation accelerated, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday.

Bonds to flourish as LGFVs lose flavor

Fiscal deficit plans could put pressure on local government financing, reports Reuters.

Lens Technology shares bask in extended glory

Though Apple fans in China will have to wait another month to get hold of the latest Apple Watch, capital market investors on Tuesday made a beeline for the new shares issued by Lens Technology Co Ltd, a major Apple Inc supplier, on the Growth Enterprise Market board in Shenzhen.

Apple Watch may face tough times in China

Apple Inc's first wearable, the Apple Watch, is "exciting" yet "less appealing" to Chinese buyers, industry experts said on Tuesday.

Local apps jump on the Apple Watch bandwagon

Without the support of application developers, it is difficult for any smart gadget to survive. Fortunately, it may not be the case for the newly unveiled Apple Watch, at least in China.

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Auto sector off to strong start in 2015 as SUV sales surge ahead

China's auto sales accelerated in the first two months of this year, led by demand for sport utility vehicles and minivans.

McDonald's global sales decline persists

Chinese fast-food-loving customers still have image problem with burger giant's products

DMG sees big gains from Valiant deal

DMG Entertainment's new partnership with United States-based comic book publisher Valiant Entertainment is a global marketing bonanza for the Beijing-based company, its chief executive officer said.

Billionaires to burgeon in China

China will become the biggest generator of billionaires during the next decade, with a survey estimating that 154 new billionaires will emerge in the country.