Jiang Jing, a 30-year-old from Weinan, a fourth-tier city in Shaanxi province, went to her local city hall early in September to apply for a passport as she planned a trip to The Maldives with her husband the following month.
More than 60 percent of domestic holidays being taken in China are now "self-drive", according to new research, prompting calls for an expansion of the country's highway network and better roadside hospitality facilities.
As the e-commerce sector expands here, foreign companies are linking up with China's major online platforms to push their brands.
Businesses have never had so much data at their disposal. But many are failing to use the information to help them make informed decisions.
It is vital that the country's companies continue to upgrade their operations in the next five years as part of the "Made in China 2025" drive. Partnerships with overseas players in advanced technology will increase China's competitive edge, according to Andy Cheung, managing partner with Ernst & Young in greater China.
China's patchwork of financial supervision and regulations is consistent with a diffused framework in making decisions
Walt Disney Co's new park in Shanghai will help the Uniqlo casual wear brand expand in China, Fast Retailing Co Chairman Tadashi Yanai said on Saturday, shrugging off concerns over an economic slowdown in the Japanese retailer's largest overseas market.
Currency facilities being offered to companies taking part in cross-border renminbi business in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region are more favorable than in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, according to officials at Bank of China's operations in the area.
The selloff that has pushed an index of US-traded Chinese stocks down more than 30 percent since June has some of the biggest companies seeking to buy back record numbers of shares.
Chinese companies often face financing difficulties when they expand internationally due to the lack of information about their credit history overseas. However, this is providing several business opportunities for Bank of China Ltd, the most internationalized bank in the country, an official said.
The blast furnace will cater to product requirements in Guangdong, say officials
Editor's note: This year marks the 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore. Singaporean Ambassador to China Stanley Loh talks to China Daily senior editor Alexis Hooi about the developments and strengths that will drive the relationship forward.
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