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Wearable devices on track to serve fitness fanatics around the globe

[2016-01-21 07:49]

Sportswear firms and niche apps are not the only ones riding the wave of fitness craze in China. Makers of wearables devices like smart bands and watches have jumped on the fitness products bandwagon, promising to bring brands that are already making waves in advanced markets.

Sports-themed apps ride exercise boom

[2016-01-21 07:49]

Xiao Liang, a 28-year-old engineer, celebrated the New Year by competing in a marathon. Well, sort of. Instead of flying to Xiamen, an eastern port city in Fujian province where the event was held, he attended the marathon's "online version" in Beijing, by making use of Codoon, an app for hand-held devices.

CNOOC vows to maintain exploration spending levels

[2016-01-20 05:17]

Company also expects to hit annual targets through cost controls and increased efficiency

The Forbidden City takes to the high seas

[2016-01-20 05:17]

The Palace Museum in Beijing, often referred to as the Forbidden City, has launched a new way of promoting itself internationally, by hosting traditional Chinese cultural events aboard luxury cruises operated by global industry giant Royal Caribbean International.

Event encourages women to aim high in workplace

[2016-01-20 05:17]

Eight female award winners outline their blueprints for success in employment

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[2016-01-20 05:17]

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China gains major win in fastener tiff with EU

[2016-01-19 08:46]

More steps pledged to protect domestic industry after spree of trade disputes

Wanda banks future on Internet finance

[2016-01-19 08:46]

Property giant Dalian Wanda Group Co Ltd is planning to launch an initial public offering of its Internet finance arm and has announced huge plans for development of the Internet finance business, a top official said on Monday.

Toys R Us to expand reach with more stores

[2016-01-19 08:46]

Toys R Us Inc, the leading toy and baby-products retailer, plans to double its number of stores in China to 200 within three years, in anticipation of a growth in business from the relaxation in the country's one-child policy.

Fosun deal could kick-start new era for soccer industry

[2016-01-19 08:46]

Chinese soccer aficionados will have a better chance to see world-famous soccer players in the near future as Foyo Culture and Entertainment Co Ltd - a subsidiary of investment conglomerate Fosun International Ltd - has joined hands with the highly celebrated Portuguese footballers agency Gestifute.

Full steam ahead for China's global rail projects

[2016-01-19 08:46]

Work starts on landmark project in Indonesia with more planned elsewhere including the US and Malaysia

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[2016-01-19 08:46]

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