China to retain veto power in new lender

Voting structure gives nation an upper hand in major decisions on AIIB operations, say reports

Apples from mainland set to tickle US palates soon

At the cleaning line of Dalian Tianli Agriculture Developing Co, on any given day one can see workers busy using high-pressure air guns to remove dust from the apples ready to be shipped to the United States. The company along with 11 others are fervently hoping that the finishing touches would ensure sustained export orders from the other side of the Pacific Ocean.

Urbanization creates fresh 'liquid' asset

The nation's urbanization and economic growth will require huge amounts of electricity and water, which will exacerbate its water crisis, according to global sustainability investment specialist RobecoSAM.

Nuclear firm gets resounding response from investors

Shares of China National Nuclear Power Co, a unit of one of the country's three largest State-owned nuclear operators, rose by the daily limit when they debuted in Shanghai on Wednesday.

Diplomatic approach to social enterprise

British-run initiative provides valuable skills, mentoring and advice to ethnic Miao people

Voices turned into hope for visually impaired

One of China's most successful new companies has been spearheading an initiative aimed at helping the lives of the country's 12.63 million blind and visually impaired citizens.

Bakery rising to the challenge

Wang Siming is a 25-year-old baker's apprentice who suffers from learning disabilities.

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Old brands hungry for success

Traditional food and drinks brands are being transformed as they expand their export markets and fight off international rivals.

Putting the fizz back into domestic soda market

When it comes to fizzy drinks, the Beibingyang brand is steeped in history after being rolled out in 1936 from an old ice-making factory in Beijing.

Chinese legend is now global player

Legend recalls that stinky tofu was created by the scholar Wang Zhihe in 1669 during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911).

LeTV users to get free 4G access

Online video provider LeTV Holdings Co Ltd is giving free fourth-generation mobile access to its smartphone buyers.