Industrial output rises 6.1% during May

Stabilizing levels of industrial production in May could help drive China's economic growth toward a more solid second quarter, according to leading economists.

Foreign investment rises on services momentum

Foreign direct investment into the Chinese mainland jumped 10.5 percent year-on-year during the first five months of the year to $53.83 billion, with services being the mainstay, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

Tax refunds for more visitors

Overseas visitors can now claim tax refunds on purchases made across China, after the State Council decision to introduce a nationwide tax refund policy in January became operational this week.

PBOC sees growing global role for yuan

The People's Bank of China, the central bank, plans to accelerate the launch of its international payment system, with the first phase of the rollout by the end of this year, according to a report on its website.

Food labeling is sensible, but within limits

Shopping for food has become a tricky business.

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Report: China emissions could peak 5 years earlier than expected

The nation's greenhouse gas emissions could peak at most five years earlier than expected, the annual blue book on China's low-carbon economic development said on Thursday.

The long and winding road to success

Jean Liu, president of the country's largest car-hailing company, was celebrating her 37th birthday on the day China Daily interviewed her

PBOC pares economic growth goal

The People's Bank of China has lowered its full-year GDP growth forecast to 7 percent from the previous estimate of 7.1 percent issued in December as first-half economic momentum turned out to be weaker than expected.

EU firms take dimmer view

Optimism about growth and profitability in China among companies from the European Union has dropped to a record low, with an increasing number planning to cut jobs in the nation, a survey by the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China showed on Wednesday.

More anti-graft steps needed to regain trust

Though Chinese companies have strengthened their anti-fraud and anti-corruption policies after the nationwide anti-graft campaign started in 2013, they still need to do a lot more to regain their employees' trust, a new report said on Wednesday.