Goldman, Blackrock bullish on CCB's debt handling capabilities

HONG KONG - If you think things will keep getting better for Chinese mainland's biggest banks, look no further than China Construction Bank Corp.

B&R projects need unified structure

Developing a common language and framework for project management is imperative for Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) infrastructure and construction projects, according to global industry advocacy organization Project Management Institute (PMI).

Phone users drive online marketing

China's advertising and marketing companies are moving rapidly toward the online and mobile sector, and some are eyeing bigger markets abroad, thanks to a growing number of smartphone users.

Nation's imports of UK food and beverages boom in 2017

China became the eighth-largest importer of food and drink from the United Kingdom in 2017, according to new data that showed a growing Chinese appetite for British milk powder, salmon, whisky, and beer.

British farmers eye domestic beef market

Plans to reverse China's ban on British beef could be "transformational" for United Kingdom agriculture and generate 250 million pounds ($350 million), according to a leading farming industry body.

Rural children get access to online English classes

For kids in rural areas of China, learning English can sometimes seem to be an impossible dream due to a lack of teachers and resources.

Syngenta deepens effort to curtail poverty

Syngenta, a multinational agribusiness giant, will put more efforts to promote sustainable agriculture in China by seeking partnership opportunities and capitalizing on new technology, according to a top executive.

Online giants join to preserve nature

The Paradise International Foundation and 22 other public welfare organizations have launched an alliance to operate land trust reserves in China, aiming to cover 1 percent of the country's land by 2030.

JD, Bose to assist hearing-impaired

JD and Bose have teamed up on an initiative to assist hearing-impaired children in China.

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Links with heritage

Chinese sausages are very different from the usual Western varieties. They are very firm, dense and intense, and closer to salami, pepperoni or chorizo.

How to make Chinese sausages

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