Boeing sees huge demand for wide-body aircraft

US aircraft maker Boeing Co said that by 2020, it will deliver its first B777X aircraft, the latest addition to its family of twin-aisle airplanes, and a more fuel-efficient and powerful version of the current B777-300ER. The company said it is bullish on China's demand for wide-body planes, fueled by China' growing international flights market.

High-tech companies in the limelight at Shenzhen expo

Have you seen a machine that transforms air into drinking water, a window membrane to protect your home from outside pollutants, or a battery that needs only 30 seconds to charge?

Karaoke craze hits the right notes

Nearly every Friday night, the 29-year-old bank clerk joined a group of friends to sing and drink in a bar for a few hours.

Paying the price for a musical experience

A crackdown on piracy is shaking up the digital music business and causing ripples throughout the online entertainment industry.

Shanghai Pharma expands reach

The mainland's third-largest drug distributor Shanghai Pharmaceutical Holding Co is buying US-based Cardinal Health Inc's China drug distribution business for $557 million, to expand its presence nationwide.

BOC to open private banking arm in London

The Bank of China on Tuesday became the first Chinese bank to launch private banking services in London, in a bid to tap into the burgeoning pool of wealthy individuals living in and traveling to Great Britain's financial hub.

iPhone X delay hurts Hon Hai income, shares fall 2.8%

BEIJING - Hon Hai Precision Industry Co shares fell the most in more than a month after the world's biggest contract maker of electronics posted earnings that missed analyst estimates.

Fighting a 'killer' in our midst

A Chinese tech firm has given away eye-tracking headsets worth at least 1 million yuan ($150,000) to people suffering from a fatal disease that attacks the nervous system.

Carrefour sows seeds of hope for farmers

French retail giant Carrefour China Inc celebrated the 10th anniversary of farmers' supermarkets program in late October, stating it will continue to help agricultural producers obtain wealth through its direct selling channels.

Royal DSM unveils a Bright future

Royal DSM NV, the world's biggest maker of vitamins by production volume, is conducting its annual Bright Experience charity campaign in 14 Chinese cities including Shanghai, Guangzhou and Nanjing for the 10th consecutive year with a goal of focusing global attention on child hunger and malnutrition.

E-commerce helping to battle poverty

What can a two-dimensional barcode, or QR, be used for in China? The answers are varied, from mobile payment to unlocking shared bikes or adding friends on messaging apps.

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