Riding high on coral red wave

Chinese women are developing an appetite for South Korean cosmetics because of competitive prices

Nuclear institute finds uranium in Guangdong ores

A top nuclear research institute has discovered the existence of natural metallic uranium in China, disproving a previous belief it could exist only as a compound naturally, thus requiring extraction treatment.

Equities rise to 8-week high on reform hopes

Benchmark index gains 2.3% on strong demand for telecom and technology shares

Moutai to make Russia's rich tipsy

China's top liquor brand, widely reported to have been sampled by Russian presidents Boris Yeltsin and Vladimir Putin on their visits to the country, is about to make its debut in Russia.

China Mobile surges as $36b plan unveiled

China Mobile Ltd rose the most in more than three weeks after the nation's wireless carriers reorganized the industry by merging $36 billion of network assets.

Crowdfunding for startups hits record high in September

The number of crowdfunding investors hit a record high in September, according to the latest report from a Web portal that tracks the peer-to-peer lending industry.

Swatch's new release to set Chinese tills ringing

Swatch Group AG, the world's largest watchmaker by revenue, has chosen to launch its new smartwatch with the ability to allow mobile payments via China UnionPay Co's system - a move which experts said could present a significant challenge to products already available from rivals Apple Inc and Samsung Electronics Co.

Pay by watch is next big thing

No one can afford to miss out on potentially massive mobile payments market, say analysts

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Fulfilling dreams of the next generation with knowledge lessons

Organizers of The Dream Centers training program - a cooperation between EMC Corp and Shanghai Adream Charitable Foundation - estimate 5,000 children from poor areas of the country are likely to benefit from its efforts.

Timberland helps restore grasslands in Inner Mongolia

Barren grasslands in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region are gradually being returned to their original state, thanks to an initiative being led by VF Corporation, the global apparel-and-footwear giant best known for brands such as Timberland, The North Face and Wrangler.

Adidas soccer app to bring top skills to schools across China

Adidas AG, the German sports goods giant, has launched a new coaching application, available for free download, targeted at Chinese students and their teachers.