Chewing gum's the next big bubble

Sales will continue to grow as major companies roll out new products with long-lasting flavors in a highly competitive market Wallace Chung looked as if he had just stepped off a movie set. Dressed in an electric blue jacket with matching white shirt, trousers and shoes, the Hong Kong actor and recording artist was ready to meet his adoring audience to talk about his latest venture - chewing gum.

Overseas brands face tough competition

Foreign confectionary and food companies are facing stiff competition from major domestic players.

High-tech products face more probes

Trade remedy measures against high-tech and high value-added product exports from China rose significantly in the first six months of the year, despite an overall slowdown in the number and value of trade friction cases.

Anti-trust cases up in first half

The nation filed 169 anti-trust cases to tackle unfair competition at home and in overseas markets during the first six months of the year, up 46 percent on a year-on-year basis, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

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China calls for early conclusion of WTO-backed tariff-free treaty talks

China hopes that the long-delayed international negotiations on adding more tech products to a tariff-free treaty backed by the World Trade Organization will be put through soon, a senior trade official said on Tuesday.

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Closer trade ties expected between Guangdong FTZ, HK and Macao

Officials working on several innovative measures to boost business within the region

Every step you take, every move you make, it's watching you

WeChat's daily step-counting service is driving my girlfriend crazy.

Innovation springs forth in Shenzhen

Innovation was in full flow in Shenzhen, Guangdong province on Monday as prospective inventors turned up in full force and showcased their products and technology at the ongoing KuangChi Global Innovators' Conference.

Yellow metal prices decline as investors unload holdings

Precious metals were routed as gold sank to the lowest in more than five years amid prospects for higher United States rates and after China said it held less metal in reserves than some analysts expected.