'Golden era' for hydropower projects

The hydropower sector in China is enjoying a "golden age" with the nation's plans for capacity expansion this year and to cut carbon emissions, industry officials said on Wednesday.

Carriers fly the flag to the US

Airlines operate more direct flights between China and North America as passenger volume grows, reports Wang Wen.

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Editor's Note: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd held the Global Conference on Women and Entrepreneurship on Wednesday in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. The conference is discussing the steps needed to encourage more women to pursue their professional and personal ambitions. Published below are excerpts from some key speakers.

Cut costs, raise subsidies, and solar's appeal will shine

Victor Chen says he sees cutting his electricity bill as a great way to save money and reduce his carbon footprint, and he has been told installing a solar-energy system might be the best way of doing that, having just moved into his new three-story house.

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Lenovo, Alibaba in 'smart' alliance

Lenovo Group Ltd is setting up a new subsidiary to sell televisions online, the company said on Wednesday.

Yota banks on design, pricing to ring in profit

The YotaPhone, Russian President Vladimir Putin's 2014 gift to President Xi Jinping, is entering the Chinese smartphone market with a one-of-a-kind design, an unexpected price and a surprising business partner.

Disney bows with a merchandising blitz

Biggest ever retail store launched to showcase resort due for spring opening

Bullet trains are cities' jewel in the crown

Stations emerging as symbols of civic pride and routes to prosperity, reports Lan Lan.

Dad could be wrong about benefit of college

Two years ago, a Chinese father in central Sichuan province touched national nerves when he openly challenged the value of higher learning by refusing to send his daughter to college.

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