Tips for foreign youngsters wanting to come to China

Gary Li: I think the large cities in China are certainly good places for young people to come and experience a dynamic stage of their careers, but they need to be committed and be willing to face some challenges. Living in China is not a smooth ride or a long holiday but a real challenge to someone who is used to the comforts of the West.

A Russian teaches fashion in China

Clothing trends fascinate designer as tradition meets evolution

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.