Report: Drastic streamlining for SOEs

Stocks surge on belief that restructuring and mergers will create globally competitive giants

Cementing the future for sustained growth

Heavy machinery makers from China find the grass is often greener in markets along the 'Belt and Road' countries, reports Zhong Nan.

Homebuyers trade up with a careful eye on value

If you have accumulated some cash and feel rich after the value of your small, starter home has appreciated by four or five times in less than a decade, would you consider moving up the housing ladder to own a larger and nicer home?

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Expanded FTZ to aid growth in Yangtze belt

Move to increase Shanghai free trade zone can help generate more business prospects in coastal region

'Closer ties' for Shenzhen, HK as zone develops

Officials in Shenzhen, a pioneering city in China's reform and opening-up, vowed to work closely with Hong Kong for lasting economic benefits as the city's Qianhai and Shekou areas were formally established on Monday as part of the China (Guangdong) Pilot Free Trade Zone.

Tomorrow's entrepreneurs

The success of e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, and the rise of its two biggest rivals Tencent Holdings Ltd and Baidu Inc, have given hope to many young people that they may realize their dreams in cyberspace.

Climbing the pecking order to success

Peng Yu and his girlfriend Dai Ying are two college graduates with a passion for entrepreneurship.

Future bosses ready for action

A competition aimed at encouraging innovative business proposals for mobile-based and other Internet start-ups has been launched by IDG Capital Partners.

Cafe brews up recipe for startup success

3W Coffee does not serve any better-flavored beverages than most other coffee shops in China.

Cafe doesn't just deal with small potatoes

Liu Yongjie has big plans for his chain of cafes after using crowd funding to turn his dream into a reality. The 22-year-old college student launched his new venture in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in August 2014, and has since earmarked outlets next to universities in a rapid expansion program.