Govt reassures foreign firms on new Internet rules

Ministry says draft is open to feedback until end of April

Expert sees more reforms at big oil firms

The top three State-owned oil companies in China will continue to cut production and enhance ownership reforms in 2016 as their net profits slumped amid sluggish prices in 2015, according to a leading energy expert.

Stocks rally most in four weeks on Yellen's comments

Fed boss' dovish stance lifts sentiment and dampens expectations of early interest rate rise

HK market cool to mainland banks

Two mainland banks made a lackluster debut on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Wednesday amid concerns over declining margins and increasing bad loans.

Event highlights water conservation

Participants learn they can easily save as much as 30 liters of water per day

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White hot cheers

Younger consumers get heady on new packaged versions of Chinese liquor baijiu

Growing tribe of knowing wine lovers develop a taste for quality

After taking his seat on a Ningbo-Shanghai bullet train around 2pm, Zhang Zifan, a 26-year-old programmer bound for Shanghai, fished out a small bottle of still-chilled Grenache from his shoulder bag.

TCL 2015 revenue growth slumps

Home appliances, electronics firm also sees 1b yuan shaved off profits as demand falls at home and abroad

Property portals rise on recovery in real estate

Real estate Web portals Leju Holdings Ltd and SouFun Holdings Ltd are standing out among US-traded Chinese stocks, rebounding as government stimulus and a recovering property market improves the outlook for growth.

A timely move reverses Qianxi's fortunes

Companies in the steelmaking county shift focus to high value-added products

Le Sports completes 2nd round of funding

Latest cash injection of $1.23 billion puts company on way to building sports 'ecosystem'