Flat demand in US starts to hit firms in China

Lei Shengzu, manager of China Textiles (Shenzhen) Co, does not mince his words about the future.

Sharp America sold to Hisense in $23.7m deal

Move expected to expand overseas reach of Chinese TV maker

Restrictions on short sales extended further

The China Securities Regulatory Commission, the securities regulator, has extended the curbs on short sales by imposing more caps on securities financing, as it continues efforts to stabilize the volatile A-share market.

Digital money gifts may become taxable

Tax authorities are likely to introduce new regulations on taxing individuals receiving digital red envelopes from corporations, an unnamed official source confirmed on Tuesday.

Young women active in financial management, says report

Young Chinese women are more active in financial management than their male counterparts and are more willing to take investment risks, said a recent report.

Online financial services making the difference

Ten years ago, it was hard to imagine that bank cards would eventually disappear. But today it seems increasingly likely.

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Silk Road progress 'beyond expectations', say officials

Levels of economic and trade cooperation between China and partner countries along the Silk Road Initiative trade routes have been stronger than expected over the past six months, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

Regulator to intensify war on speculation

China's securities regulator has widened efforts to stem the stock market slide by investigating the speculative program trading blamed for the surging market volatility.

Citadel account frozen amid probe

Citadel Securities LLC, the trading firm started by Ken Griffin, owns one of the 34 accounts frozen by Chinese bourses as authorities investigate whether algorithmic traders are disrupting the nation's stock market.

Navigating new growth markets

During the past two decades, foreign automakers have injected billions into China with an eye on the nation's huge growth opportunities. But things have changed drastically in the past few years with Chinese automakers fast catching up with them in the global markets with inexpensive, easily serviceable products.