Property prices reach for the sky in Shenzhen

Home prices in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, have risen to record levels, helped by limited supplies and further relaxations in purchase policies, industry experts said on Wednesday.

Justice comes to virtual world

Sesame Credit Management, a consumer credit agency backed by e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, has teamed up with China's top court to pressure people to comply with court verdicts.

Foreign firms find the going tough in China's FMCG market

Growth slowed further in China's fast-moving consumer goods market during the first three months of the year, with foreign brands seeing a steeper erosion in market share, an industry report said on Wednesday.

Hong Kong's drive for success is not in question

My mainland friends and I often engage in intense debates about whether or not Hong Kong has already become marginalized financially.

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Factory PMI stays soft, but services firm on new orders

A Chinese factory gauge remained sluggish last month, suggesting a tepid response from manufacturers to loosened monetary policy settings and efforts to shore up local government finances.

Investment on strong track

Major development projects launched by the government have attracted investment to the tune of 3.1 trillion yuan ($500 billion) till May, indicating that the investment pipeline is still robust, a top government official said.

Market-boosting playbook 'obsolete'

Bank of America Corp strategist David Cui has a laundry list of support measures that China's government might deploy to fight the steepest stock market rout since 1996.

German firms bullish on China

German companies are looking to increase their investments in China's modern manufacturing sector as the country transitions to a more moderate phase of growth, the German Chamber of Commerce in China said on Tuesday.

McDonald's looks to expand presence with new DIY outlets

McDonald's Corp is opening four do-it-yourself burger concept stores this year in China as the fast-food giant works to lure Chinese consumers back to its restaurants after last year's supply chain scandal.

Green steps can pave the way for bluer skies

The air pollution index, which measures the atmospheric PM 2.5 concentration, once again moved into the unhealthy territory for a few days last week. The inclement weather and the all-enveloping haze made me nostalgic for the white clouds that engulfed the city's skyline two weeks ago.