9-Speed transmission gearbox

The 9-speed transmission gearbox used in the Range Rover Evoque and in other premium vehicles is built by German manufacturer ZF, a global leader in driveline and chassis technology. ZF is also one of the 10 largest automotive suppliers worldwide.

FDI rises 17% in Jan-Feb

Investment inflows surge from Germany, France, Saudi Arabia

Euro depreciation to boost ODI

The continued depreciation of the euro will attract more outbound direct investment from China, leaving the world's second-largest economy firmly on track to gain more advanced European technologies, assets and human capital.

Commerce Ministry spokesman Shen Danyang also said:

Beijing is closely watching developments surrounding the possible suspension of plans for a Chinese-funded port city in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and has urged the government there for fairness when it comes to Chinese construction companies investing in the country.

Foreign companies set course for 'journey to the west'

In the second in a series on China's 'new normal' economy, Zhong Nan reports that overseas firms are cashing in on government initiatives.

Emerging economies likely to grow 4.8% this year

Major emerging economies are expected to post economic growth of around 4.8 percent this year despite downward pressure, the Boao Forum for Asia said in a report on Tuesday.

Qualcomm now being challenged on Chinese trademark

How do you say "Qualcomm" in Chinese? That may depend on a Shanghai court battle against the team that beat Apple Inc in a similar dispute three years ago.

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Definitions, rules for local govt debt defined

The central government has for the first time clarified the definition of general obligation bonds issued by local governments and announced provisional regulations covering such securities, a development that lays the foundation for a true municipal debt market in China.

Talk of rail merger fuels interest in related shares

Combination of construction firms would create another industry behemoth

Firm takes stake in French airport

The Shandong provincial government has approved the acquisition by Shandong Hi-speed Group Co Ltd of a 49.99 percent share in Toulouse-Blagnac Airport for 308 million euros ($326.39 million).