Chinese firms lift US employment

Investments spur innovation, competitiveness and change how both sides think, says report

Women buying into online economy

Women are playing a part as important as their male peers in driving the growth of e-commerce in China, a report said on Thursday.

CIC subsidiary to focus on overseas targets

The nation's sovereign wealth fund has established a new subsidiary that will focus on overseas direct investment, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Convenience stores to lead retail push

Improvement in business environment helps companies post robust growth rates, consider expansion, reports Wang Zhuoqiong.

Small comfort for Shantou's family-run firms

They have always been small, close-knit family businesses. And for decades, they were the backbone of the Shantou manufacturing industry.

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Governments and policies

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Three Gorges eyes overseas M&A deals

The builder and operator of the world's largest dam, China Three Gorges Corp, will seek merger and acquisition opportunities globally to bolster its presence overseas.

'Golden era' for hydropower projects

The hydropower sector in China is enjoying a "golden age" with the nation's plans for capacity expansion this year and to cut carbon emissions, industry officials said on Wednesday.

Carriers fly the flag to the US

Airlines operate more direct flights between China and North America as passenger volume grows, reports Wang Wen.

What they say

Editor's Note: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd held the Global Conference on Women and Entrepreneurship on Wednesday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The conference is discussing the steps needed to encourage more women to pursue their professional and personal ambitions. Published below are excerpts from some key speakers.

Cut costs, raise subsidies, and solar's appeal will shine

Victor Chen says he sees cutting his electricity bill as a great way to save money and reduce his carbon footprint, and he has been told installing a solar-energy system might be the best way of doing that, having just moved into his new three-story house.