Chinese companies lead in Fintech100 rankings

Chinese fintech companies took four of the top 10 spots in the 2018 Fintech100 report, and three of the top five, as Chinese incumbents continue to build scale with a heavy emphasis on payments and insurance.

Gold firms urged to tap BRI potential

Outbound investment and imports have seen an uptick in recent years in the Chinese gold industry, as it has been actively seeking opportunities overseas.

Software, IT sectors to spur industrial transformation

The software and information technology industry will be a new growth engine for the Chinese economy as the country upgrades into a globally competitive software nation, senior industry executives said on Wednesday.

Food delivery firms further green push

Food delivery platforms in China are looking to reduce and recycle the cutlery and packaging waste mounting up as online takeout orders soar.

General Mills program looks to bring succor for underprivileged families

General Mills, the multinational manufacturer of branded consumer foods, has teamed up with Shanghai-based nonprofit organization Green Food Bank to provide healthy food to underprivileged people in Shanghai.

NGO promotes healthier, safer commuting

Chinese environmental protection organization Goal-Blue (Shenzhen) Low Carbon Development and Promotion Centre is aiming to encourage commuters out of their cars, and instead find healthier, more environmentally friendly ways to travel to work.

CNPC vows to ramp up efforts in poverty-stricken areas

China National Petroleum Corp, the nation's largest oil and gas producer by domestic annual output, has pledged to continue to invest in poverty-stricken regions to help lift people out of poverty.

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'Take off' for air cargo industry

China's foodies have never been so lucky, thanks to the country's surging air express industry that transports fresh food easily from home and abroad.

Juneyao Airlines gets its 1st Dreamliner

SAN FRANCISCO - Chinese private air carrier, Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines Co Ltd, has taken delivery of its first 787-9 wide-body Dreamliner to expand its international fleet, US top aircraft manufacturer Boeing announced on Friday.

Industrial internet seen as being the key to Midea's business strategy

The industrial internet will help not only fundamentally change the manufacturing method at home appliances giant Midea Group, but will contribute to the upgrading and transformation of China's entire manufacturing industry, according to one of its leading executives.

Company pledges support for education, healthcare

Midea Group, a leading home appliances maker based in Foshan, Guangdong province, has not only devoted itself to optimizing business models, but has also committed to creating a better life through partnerships with local governments and communities.