Gender balance remains elusive

Although progress has been made, equality between male and female professionals remains a critical issue in China.

Yuan to be used for Sino-Russia oil trade

Agreement could spur the internationalization of the Chinese currency, according to experts

Shell bolsters business with new Shanghai center

Royal Dutch Shell Plc, the global energy company, has opened a new commercial hub in Shanghai on Wednesday, which it said will better serve its downstream business customers in China.

Curbs on car-hailing may be lifted

The authorities will gradually ease restrictions on car-hailing providers as these services, such as chauffeur and ride sharing, can play a crucial role in solving the traffic woes in most cities, a top executive of the country's biggest car-hailing company said on Wednesday.

Harnessing tech for better transport

In this "information age", where instant messaging and the use of sophisticated software to manage data is becoming increasingly important, it is hard to imagine an industry worth 5.4 trillion yuan ($871 billion) using e-mails to communicate and relying on Excel spreadsheets to store information.

Research base to focus on villages from ancient era

A new research facility has opened in one of China's oldest traditional villages, Nanshe in the city of Dongguan, Guandong province, to focus on renovating then preserving some of the country's most important heritage sites.

PepsiCo offers solutions to drinks industry

PepsiCo, the United States food and beverage giant, says it is adopting strict measures to maintain sustainable production in China to ensure it is well prepared for any potential resources shortages in future.

Restaurants raise funds for Nepal

Huge support for quake-stricken country after the public flock to charity events

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Living their own fairy tales

China's super rich are buying chateaus and castles in Europe and the US as future investments, but many find the maze of red tape baffling

Palatial playgrounds in Europe

Kinpurnie Castle

COFCO commits to Belt and Road Initiative

Agribusiness firms should be pioneers in agriculture modernization