Banks fight back in the consumer finance market

China's commercial banks are fighting back to retain their share of the consumer finance market as competition from peers and non-banks intensifies. Their new resolve is on display in promotions aimed at cashing in on public holidays.

Custom protection for Chinese

AIA Group Ltd, the world's second-largest life insurer by market value, will increase investment in China as it sees a long-term opportunity in the growing demand for protection from the country's swelling middle-class consumers, the insurer's top country executive said.

On the move

KKR appoints Paul Yang as head of China operations

China could learn from South Korea

Chinese clubs have splashed out hundreds of millions of dollars in the quest for soccer glory but they could learn a few lessons from South Korea, which remains an Asian powerhouse at club and international level.

NBA refs to more closely monitor groin hits, walking calls

NBA referees will be cracking down this season on the kind of hits to the groin area that resulted in Draymond Green's suspension during the NBA Finals.

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Wenger out to mark a milestone

Arsene Wenger memorably announced his arrival as a revolutionary force in England by banning his players from eating sweets, but the Arsenal manager's reign has turned increasingly sour as he marks the 20th anniversary of his appointment.

Five Wenger quotes

"To remain unbeaten in a championship like the English championship now is really unbelievable. I want to win the Champions League but, really, this is more important. It is something amazing, something special. How can you do it?"

United in search of home comfort against Leicester

Manchester United eased some of the pressure on manager Jose Mourinho by beating Northampton Town in midweek but that will count for little if it loses to Premier League champion Leicester City on Saturday.

Barca begins road trip without Messi

A Barcelona side missing injured Lionel Messi faces Sporting Gijon in the first of three away games in a week, as it battles to keep pace with La Liga leader Real Madrid on Saturday.

China lifts ban on US beef products

Chinese authorities on Thursday announced the conditional lifting of a 13-year import ban on some US boneless beef and beef on the bone.

Wanda, Sony said to be close to movie alliance

Billionaire Wang Jianlin's Dalian Wanda Group Co is nearing an agreement to collaborate on movie projects with Sony Corp's film unit, according to a source with knowledge of the matter.