Slowing economy crimps nation's fiscal revenue

Broad fiscal revenue grew 7.2 percent last year, the slowest pace since 1991, underscoring both the pain of the economic slowdown and the growing tension between income and expenditure.

Cross-border FX payment system expands

A pilot program for cross-border foreign exchange payments will be expanded to support the development of cross-border e-commerce and limit the risks associated with online payments involving foreign currencies, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange announced on Thursday.

China Minsheng advisory arm 'will help companies go global'

China Minsheng Investment Co Ltd, the country's first national-level private investment firm, announced on Friday it will establish a global advisory council to help domestic enterprises go abroad.

Tencent to be exclusive digital partner of NBA

The National Basketball Association expanded its agreement with Internet company Tencent Holdings Ltd to increase the league's presence in the world's most populous country.

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Tibetan middle schools play catch-up

With dreams and ambitions as her only companions, Tsangyal, a native of Nyingchi prefecture in Tibet, left home and traveled thousands of kilometers to Beijing in September 2013 to become the first member of her family to study outside of the autonomous region.

Outpost in Beijing gives mixture of home, culture and learning

Basang Phanthok, 17, is a sophomore at the Beijing Tibet Middle School, which she and her nearly 300 classmates from Tibet consider to be a home away from home.

Teacher tells of enduring friendship

Editor's Note: Li Xudong has been a teacher at the Beijing Tibet Middle School for 13 years. After graduating from Capital Normal University in 2001, he joined the staff of the school as a Chinese language and literature teacher. Here, Li tells about a special relationship he developed with a student from the Tibet.

Development

Former vice-premier Tian Jiyun leads an education inspection in the region and finds thatthere is room for improvement.

What they say

"I was allergic to the weather in Wuhan when I went to the Wuhan Tibet Middle School when I was 12 years old. I am now adapting very well in Beijing. I like Ali, with the most beautiful natural views in the world, maybe. I also like Beijing with the sky scrapers and modern feel."

Employers try to attract passive candidates

Zhang Meng, a coding engineer with seven years' experience, receives phone calls from headhunters from time to time, though he has no urgent wish to leave his company.

White-collar workers give jobs a low score

Chinese professional workers, or white-collar workers, are far from satisfied with their jobs, according to the latest survey conducted by online recruitment services provider Zhaopin.com.