Major shakeup of second-tier staff at PBOC

The People's Bank of China is set to lose three of its four deputy governors as personnel change sweeps through the central bank's second tier.

Qualcomm may face huge fines

The National Development and Reform Commission is likely to complete its 14-month antitrust violation investigation into Qualcomm Inc, the world's biggest chipmaker and release its findings soon.

Getting medicine right for long-term growth

Export tax rebates will sharpen competitive advantage of health product companies in overseas markets, reports Wang Wen. Wang Wen

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Guangdong growth falters in 2014

Guangdong province, the longtime economic and export powerhouse of South China, expects foreign trade to grow by 3 percent in 2015, after it registered a negative year-on-year growth for 2014, according to a government work report on Monday.

Commodity import levels down in Jan

Iron ore, coal, crude oil, refined oil all record significant price declines in global markets

Oil, gas firms face 'tough balancing act'

The nation's long-term outlook for energy demand will remain strong, according to an industry report released on Monday.

Steel exports rise for record fifth month

Steel exports from China, the world's largest producer, rose to a record for a fifth month as new tax rules for some shipments failed to slow sales.

Apps bring the service sector to your doorstep

Entrepreneur Hou Guopeng recently launched a service that is expected to significantly improve the life of pet owners in Beijing.

Flight path

When Chinese Premier Li Keqiang was in Africa in May of last year he enthusiastically spoke about how China and Africa could work together on highspeed railways, highways and aviation.

China: 'The game-changer'

John Naisbitt, the author and public speaker on futurism, and his wife Doris predict that Asia will surpass both North America and Europe in economic power, military spending and technological investments by 2030.