Nuclear plant plans get new momentum

China's nuclear energy development plans got a fresh impetus on Wednesday after the State Council gave the green light for new reactors at the Hongyan River nuclear power plant.

A growing love for the grape in China

More students are gaining a taste of French culture and country's wine industry, reports Agence France-Presse from Bordeaux.

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NEA chief: Expansion rate of energy use set to slow

Annual rises in energy consumption are expected to slow as the Chinese economy continues at its "new normal" pace of growth, according to the country's new head of the National Energy Administration.

Alibaba takes major stake in TV content, film producer

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, the Chinese Internet giant, has agreed to invest 2.4 billion yuan ($383 million) in TV content and film producer Enlight Media, as the latest part of its strategy to expand into the culture and entertainment sector.

Rio Tinto grows China revenue despite economic slowdown

China still accounted for 38 percent of total group revenues at Rinto Tinto Plc last year, despite the country's slowing pace of economic growth, the world's second-largest mining company said on Wednesday.

New Asian lender to start operations this year

Government to press ahead with proactive fiscal policy in 2015, says deputy minister of finance

Guidelines for Web finance companies soon

China will soon come out with guidelines for the healthy development of the Internet finance sector, a top banking official said on Wednesday.

Quality, safety should be buzzwords for online firms, says Suning chief

E-commerce firms in China will have to ensure the safety and quality of the products that are transacted through their platforms, according to a proposal floated by a leading industry official.

IPR policy to create balanced system

The nation's intellectual property policy is intended to ensure market fairness, and it is not biased against foreign companies, a senior IP official said.

Central govt set to take over tax rebate process

The central government has assumed full responsibility for paying export tax rebates to companies, the latest measure to reverse a slump in exports and spur growth.