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Ministry unveils plans to power up lithium-ion battery firms

[2019-01-03 07:22]

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology launched a draft on Wednesday to promote the development of lithium-ion batteries, which industry insiders said is part of the nation's accelerated effort to boost the new energy sector.

Bourses take a tumble amid concerns over continued sluggish demand

[2019-01-03 07:22]

China's A-share market tumbled on its first trading day of 2019 amid tepid market sentiment and weaker manufacturing data.

Two-way trade settlement services to boost FTZ growth

[2019-01-03 07:22]

Two-way trade settlement services started on Tuesday in Hainan following the launch of a free trade (FT) account in the China (Hainan) Pilot Free Trade Zone in southern China's Hainan province.

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[2019-01-03 07:22]

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Young private gold industry looks to future

[2019-01-03 07:22]

The Chinese people have a long history of loving gold, as the earliest trace of the precious metal was found in a royal tomb dating back 3,000 years. Yet, the modern, private gold industry is surprisingly young.

New generation's tastes driving change

[2019-01-03 07:22]

The Chinese gold industry is struggling to build strong brand images that appeal to younger consumers, as the industry's new target market now sees jewelry primarily as a fashion statement, not an investment.

Tradition meets modernity

[2019-01-03 07:22]

When I entered one of the most influential gold making companies in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, the first thing that came into view was a large shrine of Guan Yu - the god of brotherhood, warriors and fortune.

Mortgages get lower for 1st time buyers

[2019-01-02 07:43]

Banks in Shanghai and Shenzhen have started to offer mild discounts for first-time home buyers, while Beijing's mortgage rate remains unchanged, according to online loan search platform Rong360.com.

Real estate sector to see steady expansion

[2019-01-02 07:43]

China's real estate market is expected to grow at a steady pace after the high-speed development of recent years, according to industry data.

Tech giant Samsung shifts its focus to emerging fields

[2019-01-02 07:43]

South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics Co Ltd is adjusting its strategy in China as it has closed one of its smartphone manufacturing plants in Tianjin and plans to invest $2.4 billion to build new battery and capacitor plants in the city, in order to shore up its business in China.

Rapid growth on Burger King's mainland menu

[2019-01-02 07:43]

US fast food chain Burger King Corp aims to open another 1,000 new restaurants in China in three years, in a move to further consolidate its presence in the promising market.

Cybersecurity risks pose grave challenges for Web camera makers

[2019-01-02 07:43]

Though internet-enabled cameras are gaining in popularity, concerns are growing about personal safety risks and public security threats, a new report said.

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