Flagship stores of the Simpsons, the first global outlets of the United States animated sitcom, are scheduled to open in Beijing and Shanghai in the first half of this year.
The staff at Marks and Spencer's new Beijing store were all smiles and helpfulness on Sunday afternoon-as they should be, only weeks after the flag-carrier of British retailing opened what is likely to become a crucial litmus test for its future here.
Despite Shanghai's overall economic slowdown, the city's services industry managed to achieve an annual growth of 10.6 percent in 2015, according to the latest official data.
Global and domestic companies shrug off years of losses as city dwellers jog, run, exercise and take part in marathons
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.
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.
Company also expects to hit annual targets through cost controls and increased efficiency
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.
Eight female award winners outline their blueprints for success in employment
More steps pledged to protect domestic industry after spree of trade disputes
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