New rules to curb big share sales

At least 140 listed firms pledge to increase holdings, while 100 companies may keep away from exercise

Market chaos makes China-focused hedge funds shine in 2015

In a brutal year for high-profile hedge fund managers like Bill Ackman and David Einhorn, less-famous stock pickers focused on China stood out for their stellar performance.

Alibaba to bring migrants home for Spring Festival

Company to charter two trains, provide free rail tickets to workers, students from poor families

Sonova plans hearing training center in Suzhou

Switzerland's Sonova Group, the world's largest hearing care solutions provider by revenue, plans to build its Asia-Pacific's first hearing training and education center in Suzhou, Jiangsu province.

Unilever takes sustainable road to growth

Unilever Plc, the global consumer goods giant, is expanding its work with a leading agricultural producer in Shanghai to develop more sustainable items for export.

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And now, virtual secretaries for expats

Two Beijing startups piggyback on WeChat to offer mobile-based personal assistants

Equities see marginal gains

Offshore yuan strengthens, but domestic investors wait for more government intervention to stabilize currency

Tianying eyes $1.8b takeover in Germany

China Tianying Inc, a Jiangsu province-based solid waste treatment company listed on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, is eyeing the possible $1.8 billion takeover of a German rival.

Meilishuo merges with rival Mogujie

Combined business of female fashion shopping platforms could be worth $3 billion, say sources

ChemChina agrees to buy German machinery maker KraussMaffei

China National Chemical Corp agreed to buy German machinery maker KraussMaffei Group from Canada's largest buyout firm in a deal valued at about $1 billion to help the Chinese State-controlled company upgrade its expertise in manufacturing plastics and rubber.

China Orient to revamp ahead of eventual IPO

State-owned asset management firm likely to bring in strategic investors China Orient Asset Management Corp, one of the four largest Chinese asset management companies, has unveiled restructuring plans that could see the addition of strategic investors and an eventual listing of the company.