Georgian wine industry toasts trade pact

A day after China and Georgia announced they will sign a free trade agreement later this year, Georgia's agriculture minister said the two countries' wine industries will quickly be big beneficiaries.

Banks digging deep to help revamp Shanxi coal sector

Banks in northern China's Shanxi province are actively implementing credit policies designed for the business circumstances of each individual coal mining company - to help drive an aggressive transformation and upgrading of the sector.

Tianjin builds cultural bridge with the world

Sino-German Media Co Ltd, a TV production joint venture, said it hopes to produce more programs about Chinese culture at its production center in Tianjin to show to viewers in Germany.

China green credit grows

With environmental issues looming high on policymakers' agendas, China is grabbing the lion's share of global green funding, demonstrating the country's potential as the game changer for the green bond market.

Marriott-Starwood merger wins antitrust approval from Mofcom

China's antitrust regulator approved Marriott International Inc's deal to buy Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc, paving the way for the combined company to become the world's largest hotel group.

Stocks edge up on BOJ policy shift

Chinese mainland stocks rose slightly on Wednesday, aided by strength in property and financial stocks, although the general mood remained cautious.

AB InBev promotes safe driving on Chinese roads

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV, the world's biggest brewer by sales, has launched a program aimed at reducing the harmful use of alcohol in Shanghai to promote safe driving on China's roads.

Airbnb encourages elderly to integrate into community

House-sharing service provider Airbnb Inc will provide training for the elderly in China to improve their quality of life and help them participate in social and cultural activities.

Monalisa smile, prompted by a charitable grant

Monalisa Singatini Sigauke, a 19-year-old from Zimbabwe, never imagined she would come to a Chinese university to pursue further studies - but that was before she gained life-changing funding support from China this summer.

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Hongyanhe's 4th reactor to go online soon

The latest unit of the Hongyanhe nuclear plant in Liaoning province is expected to enter full commercial operations within the year after the completion of its construction, China General Nuclear Corp said on Tuesday.

Alipay expands payment services in HK

E-commerce giant Alibaba said it will launch on Oct 13 its online payment service in Hong Kong in the local currency.