Bayer sows growth seeds

A global life science group has launched a training program about pesticide technology in a move to protect China's agricultural sector.

Unilever takes on the desert in Tibet

A major consumer goods powerhouse has spent seven years planting more than 10,000 mu (667 hectares) of grassland in Southwest China's Tibet autonomous region. This is a world record for a company involved in cultivating grasslands.

Sinopec fuels economic boom for rural region

China Petroleum and Chemical Corp has injected 315 million yuan ($48 million) into the Tibet autonomous region in the past 15 years to combat poverty.

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Bike-sharing firms forced to slam on the brakes

China's bike-sharing craze is causing parking chaos, traffic congestion and is a safety hazard.

Recycling takes on a whole new meaning

They were once considered trendy, but now they are simply a nuisance.

Manufacturers face flat tire when sales bubble bursts

Bicycle manufacturers were quick to cash in on China's booming bike-sharing industry after going through lean times.

ERG on road to success in China

Eurasian Resources Group is making inroads into China's energy market by supplying a crucial ingredient for lithium-ion batteries.

Largest electric car maker establishing fund for country's monorail sector

China's largest electric car maker BYD Co's decision to develop a monorail system could complement its main business and add to its existing advantages, but the market's reaction remains to be seen, analysts and scholars said.

Diesel trucks out, LNG big rigs in

YUTIAN, Hebei province - On a recent morning in Yutian, a dusty town bisected by the highway that connects Beijing to the sea, Su Meiquan strolled into a dealership packed with hulking trucks and prepared to drive off with a brand new rig.

A-shares jump to 21-month high

Chinese mainland A-share stocks hit 21-month highs on Monday morning after a weeklong National Day holiday, benefiting from the central bank's targeted reserve requirement ratio cut and a strong global equity market performance.

China Literature to seek HK listing approval

China Literature Ltd, the online literature-focused arm of the mainland's tech conglomerate Tencent Holdings Ltd, reportedly plans to seek a listing approval in a hearing with the Hong Kong stock exchange this week, making a move closer to its scheduled IPO that is expected to raise $600 million to $800 million.