ADB 'to remain relevant' for project co-financing

The Asian Development Bank will work with the China Development Bank and Export-Import Bank of China to co-finance projects outside of China, ADB Vice-President Stephen Groff said.

Speed's the selling point for trainmakers

Editor's note: An increasing number of Chinese companies are emerging on the world stage as they strive to establish their brands outside the country. This report, the fourth in the series, is by Lan Lan in Qingdao, Shandong.

Dying for a profit

Finding a peaceful resting place for your deceased loved one has become an expensive business in China.

Ashes to ashes ... or into outer space Stored in a statue

A company in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, used to make statues of the deceased from photographs and conceal the ashes inside. Owner Zhu Jun said he came up with the idea several years ago when he tried to find another way to preserve the ashes of his parents.

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Ladies-only coaches launched on overnight high-speed trains

For Tang Tang, a 28-year-old woman, traveling on a night train is a miserable experience, as she is often the lone woman in a compartment filled with men.

Top executive of Infor has head in the cloud

China's e-commerce boom is driver for company as it strives to expand business, ensure its future

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How do you spend your weekend amid your busy schedule?

Taking the right steps for sustainable growth

Though a newcomer in the global cloud computing market, China is undoubtedly the leader in terms of growth potential and adaptation of new technologies, said industry experts.

Manufacturing activity rebounds during March

More policy easing will be necessary to stimulate growth in payrolls, say experts

Building a platform that crosses borders

Editor's note: An increasing number of Chinese companies are emerging on the world stage as they strive to establish their brands outside the country. China Daily reporters asked the heads of some of the best-known firms how they present themselves overseas, how they compete against their global counterparts and how they might use lessons learned from their multinational rivals. This report, the third in our series, is by Meng Jing.