The United States' latest accusations against China of unfair trade practices are untenable and flawed, China's Ambassador to the WTO said in a recent response to the charges raised by the US in a paper.
Li & Fung Ltd, a leading global supply chain solutions partner for consumer brands and retailers, has been reallocating its production to other markets beyond the United States, to mitigate the potential effects of China-US trade tensions, according to a company executive.
E-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd announced on Thursday it will launch the Global E-commerce Talent Network in cooperation with renowned universities and training agencies, both domestic and overseas, to cultivate e-commerce professionals with global perspectives for China and economies in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
Microsoft Corp is partnering with Chinese tech heavyweights such as Huawei Technologies Co Ltd and Tencent Holdings Ltd to expand the presence of its smart chatbot Xiaoice in both hardware and software.
Local government officials are stepping up measures to further improve the business environment and make it easier for the public to access administrative services as part of the ongoing efforts to attract more domestic and foreign investment.
The initial success of Chinese online discounter Pinduoduo Inc's Nasdaq debut suggested Wall Street's vote of confidence in its social-commerce business model, but the 3-year-old firm needs to watch out for issues ranging from counterfeits to portfolio limits that could drag on profitability in the long run, analysts said.
Coworking and community service provider WeWork Companies Inc announced on Thursday a $500 million series B funding for WeWork China.
Young people from Taiwan province are increasingly interested in working or setting up their own businesses in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, as preferential policies for the island's residents offer great opportunities for them to develop their career on the Chinese mainland.
TAMPA - A massive underground lake has been detected for the first time on Mars, raising hopes that more water - and maybe even life - exists there, international astronomers have said.
PHOENIX, Arizona - When temperatures soar as they have this week in downtown Phoenix, homeless people ride the air-conditioned light rail to avoid a heat so brutal it killed 155 people in the city and surrounding areas last year. An occasional siren wails as paramedics rush to help people sick from the heat.
GABES, Tunisia - In and around the Tunisian coastal city of Gabes, henna has long been a key driver of the economy - so much so that the plant is known as "red gold".
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados - With her foot down to show off the acceleration of the zippy electric car, Joanna Edghill spins around the parking lot before plugging the vehicle into a charging point beneath rows of solar panels converting Caribbean rays into power for the grid.
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