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Inflation eases, but deflation risks rise

CPI falls to 1.2% last month, decelerating from 1.5% in April

Ma's whirlwind tour aims to lure US firms

Jack Ma, executive chairman of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, began a three-day visit to the United States on Monday with the goal of attracting more US-based businesses to the company's e-commerce ecosystem.

Tickling the palates of China's hungry middle-class

Barely a week passes without someone, or somewhere, claiming progress in attracting buyers from what is now the world's most influential consumer group - the Chinese middle class.

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Credit risks loom over areas along the coast

Coastal and some western provinces, along with the nation's third-and fourth-tier cities, have the highest credit risks in China, including those from excess land and housing supply, rampant borrowing, and poor fiscal conditions, a new report said on Tuesday.

New train giant makes market splash

China Railway Rolling Stock Corp Ltd started trading on the Shanghai and Hong Kong bourses on Monday, becoming the world's biggest rail conglomerate in terms of market value and sales.

Stocks end at highest level in seven years

Chinese shares rose to the highest level in seven years in volatile trade as bets that MSCI Inc will include mainland shares in its indexes overshadowed weaker shipments data. The ChiNext index of smaller and startup companies tumbled 4.67 percent to close at 3,704.55 points.

Fuel prices to ease amid glut of crude oil supply

Retail fuel prices will be reduced slightly on Tuesday following three successive rises, reflecting a glut of crude oil.

Negative list talks can smooth BIT road

Negotiations between China and the United States on the proposed Bilateral Investment Treaty are at a crucial juncture, as the two sides deliberate on the negative lists, a former US government official said.

Securing the future with innovation

The safety and security service industry seems to be one sector that has been affected the least by the global economic climate, because no matter how the economy changes, there is always a demand for effective security systems amid growing terrorist activities.