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World is opening up to yuan, bankers say

[2015-03-20 07:14]

The yuan's internationalization is accelerating and China's "One Belt, One Road" initiatives will stimulate overseas demand for the currency, top Chinese bankers said on Thursday.

GDP growth may fall to 6.8% this year, says Nomura

[2015-03-20 07:14]

China's GDP growth may slip below 7 percent in the first quarter, and fall to 6.8 percent annually - both lower than the government's target - as momentum in the property sector and infrastructure investment remain weak, Nomura Securities Co Ltd said on Thursday.

Spreading the message on pet nutrition

[2015-03-20 07:14]

Mars Petcare banks on consumer awareness to support its growth in China, says top executive

Understanding feeding habits crucial for animals' health

[2015-03-20 07:14]

Overeating is responsible for most of the ailments in dogs, said Lin Degui, head of the pet clinic affiliated with the China Agriculture University.

Growth prospects bright for companies this year

[2015-03-20 07:14]

The pet food market witnessed sluggish growth in China last year, due to the frugal consumption environment, industry analysts said.

Changing tastes of our feline friends

[2015-03-20 07:14]

Six months ago, my cousin who lives in a coastal city arrived to visit me with the big box of seafood. Armed with a bag of the leftover cooked fish, I was hoping to provide a sumptuous meal to the three stray cats in our neighborhood.

Property market still in the doldrums

[2015-03-19 07:26]

Two interest-rate cuts in three months and the removal of property purchase curbs have so far failed to revive China's housing market, with the pace of price declines accelerating in February.

Chanel to reduce prices in China

[2015-03-19 07:26]

Chanel SA, the French luxury fashion and accessories house, plans to cut its prices in China, while raising them in Europe, it said on Tuesday, which may encourage other luxury brands to follow suit.

Deal with Xiaomi opens window for Microsoft

[2015-03-19 07:26]

Microsoft Corp said on Wednesday that it has joined forces with Xiaomi Corp, making the soon-to-be-released Windows 10 operating system potentially available to millions of smartphones produced by the red-hot Chinese handset maker.