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France's Essilor sees exponential growth in eye care market in China

[2019-01-04 07:39]

As the ambitious helmsman of Essilor in China, the French conglomerate in the lens business, Arnaud Ribadeau Dumas is setting his eyes on matters beyond his industry.

PMI falls below the 50 mark

[2019-01-03 07:22]

A major private manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for December slipped into contraction territory for the first time in 19 months, which is in line with the trend of an official survey and indicates a weakening economy.

Electric cars to give auto sector new energy boost

[2019-01-03 07:22]

Sales of new energy vehicles in China are forecast to grow by more than 40 percent year-on-year in 2019, despite overall automobile consumption remaining flat, experts said on Wednesday.

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.

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