HSBC to roll out own credit cards in Chinese mainland

HSBC Holdings Plc is aiming to roll out its own credit cards in the Chinese mainland by the end of the year, as the United Kingdom-based lender tries to tap into rising online and mobile spending in the world's second-biggest economy.

JinkoSolar eyes power plants in new market

JinkoSolar Holding Co Ltd, the world's largest solar panel producer by shipments, said it will remain cautious about scaling up or revamping this year, despite a recovering solar market.

Pet e-commerce growing from dorm room

Nine years ago, in a small loft on the top of a student dormitory at Chongqing University, three young men started their dream of building the country's best pet products e-commerce platform, with only 800 yuan ($120) seed money.

Tencent opens up platform to boost sharing economy

Tencent Holdings Ltd has announced that it will fully open up its big data platform and machine learning technology in a move to build a "sharing economy" based on cloud services.

Inner Mongolia company enables self sufficiency in steel tubes

Self-developed manufacturing equipment is key for China's high-end manufacturing drive, said a top executive of Inner Mongolia North Heavy Industries Group Corp.

Vanke rises as battle hots up

Shares of China Vanke Co Ltd rose on Wednesday after its largest shareholder, financial conglomerate Baoneng Group, upped its stake the previous day in the country's biggest residential developer, in the latest twist in a high-profile corporate struggle for control.

FAW listing said to be out of reach for some years

State-owned auto giant FAW Group Corporation is very unlikely to reach its goal of whole-group listing in the foreseeable future, an anonymous source told China Daily on Tuesday.

Hong Kong stocks sell off on Brexit fears, again

Hong Kong stocks fell to a one-week low, joining a global selloff spurred by renewed concern that Britain's exit from the European Union will weigh on world economic growth.

Social live video app Inke shoots for the stars

With the help of live-streaming apps these days, anyone can be a star. The fast-growing mobile video service sector has caused a great buzz in China because it allows users to broadcast what they are doing in real time and to make some real money - if viewers like their shows.

Sonova run highlights plight of those suffering hearing loss

Switzerland-based Sonova Group, the manufacturer of innovative hearing care solutions, has raised and donated more than 1 million yuan ($149,000) to the China Foundation for Disabled Persons through its recent charity run event in Shanghai.

AkzoNobel's sustainability strategy

AkzoNobel NV, a leading Dutch multinational that makes paints, coatings and specialty chemicals, will continue to sharpen its competitive edge by adopting a strategy of safety and sustainability in the Chinese market, said a senior executive.

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