Soccer frenzy draws crowds, sponsors

Huang Huan, a young professional in her thirties, does not consider herself to be a soccer fan.

Alibaba pins US growth hopes on Goldman's China deal-maker

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd is hoping a Canadian Olympic gold medalist once tipped to be the next chief executive of Goldman Sachs Group Inc will help make it big in the United States.

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Services activity rebounds in July

Activity in China's services sector expanded at its fastest pace in the 11 months in July, thanks to stronger new business, a private survey showed on Wednesday, a welcome development at a time factories in the world's second-largest economy are struggling.

Textile exporters take new approach

Apparel raw material providers in China have had to adapt by using new fabrics to combat labor costs at home

Flat demand in US starts to hit firms in China

Lei Shengzu, manager of China Textiles (Shenzhen) Co, does not mince his words about the future.

Sharp America sold to Hisense in $23.7m deal

Move expected to expand overseas reach of Chinese TV maker

Restrictions on short sales extended further

The China Securities Regulatory Commission, the securities regulator, has extended the curbs on short sales by imposing more caps on securities financing, as it continues efforts to stabilize the volatile A-share market.

Digital money gifts may become taxable

Tax authorities are likely to introduce new regulations on taxing individuals receiving digital red envelopes from corporations, an unnamed official source confirmed on Tuesday.

Young women active in financial management, says report

Young Chinese women are more active in financial management than their male counterparts and are more willing to take investment risks, said a recent report.