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Making life easier, safer and greener

Please use three words to describe China's changes in the past 40 years.

New BMW 1 Series Sedan M Sport attracting China's younger consumers

BMW Brilliance Automotive is showcasing a constellation of star models at the ongoing Guangzhou auto show, including one major highlight of the event - the new BMW 1 Series Sedan M Sport - targeted at the country's younger consumers.

Banks ramp up lending to SMEs

Large State-owned commercial banks have ramped up support for private and small businesses after government officials urged financial institutions to address financing difficulties of these enterprises.

UnionPay launches card for micro, small enterprises

China UnionPay launched a bank card specially designed for micro and small enterprises on Tuesday, after government leaders urged financial institutions to give more support to smaller firms.

WeChat tapping hospitality niche in digital push

While paying for meals and ordering taxis via WeChat is old news in China, the all-in-one app is now elbowing its way into an asset-intensive industry: hospitality.

Henkel attributes success to high standards

Please use three words to describe China's changes in the past 40 years.

British business booming in China

China will become an evermore important trade and investment partner for the United Kingdom as the latter prepares to leave the European Union, and the UK is looking forward to the Chinese market continuing to open up, especially in the service sector, said Barbara Woodward, the British ambassador to China.

GM envisions intelligent auto era

China is in the driver's seat when it comes to automotive electrification and vehicle-to-infrastructure connectivity, thanks in part to a strong government commitment to catapult the world's largest car market to the forefront of pioneering practices, according to a top executive from General Motors Co.

E-commerce and Singles Day boost sales of traditional crafts in Confucius' hometown

JINAN - In a workshop in the city of Qufu, East China's Shandong province, Yan Fang was busy wrapping up a seal engraved with the name 'Matthew', destined for across the Pacific.

Fujifilm excited by the 'unlimited potential' of Chinese health market

China's further opening-up will "undoubtedly" provide tremendous business opportunities to foreign companies, and Fujifilm is extremely confident with its business prospects in China, the Japanese company said.

Policy boost for private sector

East China's Fujian province is launching a series of measures to tackle financing difficulties and to improve the business environment for private companies, as part of the country's broader efforts to spur private business development, said Yu Weiguo, Party chief of Fujian.