Talks best way to settle Arab nations' row

Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates recently severed their diplomatic ties with Qatar, highlighting once again the turbulence engulfing the Middle East.

Beijing, Tokyo must build mutual trust to improve ties

In February 1972, then US president Richard Nixon visited Beijing in an effort to improve his country's relations with China. Since it didn't get prior information from the United States about the trip, Japan was caught unawares.

First homegrown cruise ship takes shape

Editor's note: In the run-up to the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China Daily will cover a series of key projects and advanced equipment of national importance, showcasing the country's huge improvements and relentless efforts in manufacturing upgrading and innovation.

Companies bullish on business in US

Many Chinese companies operating in the United States expect to increase profit and revenue, according to a survey released in New York on Thursday.

Car insurance rates set to fall soon

Motorists could be paying less for their car insurance soon, following a move by the insurance regulator on Friday designed to make rates offered by insurance companies more competitive.

Corporate leaders praise China's entrepreneurial spirit

Innovation is the key to success for China's young entrepreneurs, some of the biggest names in the global business world told an informal meeting in Beijing this week.

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Leading economists defend China's currency policy mix

Chinese and US economists are convinced that having a relatively stable renminbi exchange rate is in both China's and the world's interest.

Healthcare giant plans to increase investment

Johnson & Johnson plans to increase funding in China as the government starts rolling out policies to boost innovation in the pharmaceutical sector and help startups.

Big A-share investors sell stocks to ESOPs

Large shareholders in a number of listed A-share companies have sold down some of their holdings to employee stock ownership plans or ESOPs in the past week, in a move that comes after China's securities authorities recently strengthened regulations about the behavior of major shareholders.

Promising signs that peninsula stakeholders might work together

The Republic of Korea has reportedly suspended the rollout of a controversial US missile defense system on its soil after its President Moon Jae-in ordered an environment impact assessment.

Shadow cast on sunshine rule

Since it came into force on May 1, 2008, the regulation on government information disclosure has laid an institutional foundation for promoting government transparency, but various problems have also been exposed during its implementation, fueling calls for it to be revised.