Buyers will gain as food prices fall

Domestic consumers are expected to gain several benefits from the just-concluded free trade agreement between China and Australia, like enjoying lower duties on imported food and consumer products, industry experts said on Wednesday.

Urbanization puts added pressure on energy

Delegates at symposium on efficiency express fears and hopes for industry

Campaign to raise car safety awareness

A new initiative has been launched to raise awareness on the use of safety belts and seats in cars.

Private enterprises leading surge in charity donations

Charitable donations reached 198.1 billion yuan ($31.95 billion) last year in China, a 33.5 percent rise on 2013, with private enterprises accounting for the majority of contributions, according to figures released by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Clariant vows to support nation's sustainable future

Clariant Ltd, the Swiss specialty chemicals company, is vowing to help China move toward a more sustainable future.

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Investors caught in alleged $1.2b scam

Chinese investors have flown 5,000 miles (8,047 kilometers) to show up on doorsteps in Geneva and demand their money back.

Green buildings blossom in cities

The development of the nation's green building sector is on the fast track, with Shanghai and Beijing surpassing major global cities in green space rollout, a property market survey said.

Fosun highlights plans in fashion, lifestyle sectors

Fosun International, one of China's largest domestic private investment companies, aims to move further into the domestic fashion and lifestyle industries.

Tsingtao finds its fizz in global beverage markets

The next time you walk into a supermarket in the United Kingdom, chances are that you will find little green bottles of Tsingtao beer jostling for attention amid better known British brands like John Smith's or Greene King.

Mexico plans simpler visa norms, expanded flights to attract Chinese tourists

Mexico and other Pacific Alliance nations are looking to simplify visa procedures and improve transport solutions to attract more Chinese tourists, especially those traveling to the United States.

Carbon market may expand by next year

A national carbon market will start in late 2016 or early 2017, a senior climate official said on Monday, adding that China's post-2020 climate action plan will inject fresh impetus into this year's climate change meeting in Paris.