Expert: Strategic talks to set pace tone for Xi's visit to United States in Sept

The US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue meetings scheduled for next week are expected to lay the roadmap for a fruitful state visit by President Xi Jinping to the United States in September, experts said.

Dongguan firms banking on brands

Traditional processing trade companies from Dongguan, Guangdong province, have achieved sustainable business growth due to increased focus on self-developed brands and spending on e-commerce, industry experts said on Thursday.

Think tanks to focus on sustainable development

A domestic think tank will release a study later this month on sustainable development and global governance, a former senior government official said.

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.

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.

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.

Urbanization puts added pressure on energy

Delegates at symposium on efficiency express fears and hopes for industry

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FTA to increase investment Down Under

The Sino-Australian free trade agreement signed on Wednesday will encourage more Chinese companies to make investments in the continent, according to experts.

Free trade pact to cut costs of coal and iron

Agreement to ensure supply of raw materials, duties to be phased out

UOB officials tout Singapore as key yuan center

More Chinese companies may choose Singapore, rather than Hong Kong, as their first choice to launch offshore yuan-denominated bonds, as the Belt and Road Initiative promotes further internationalization of the yuan, senior United Overseas Bank Ltd officials said on Wednesday.