BEIJING - China on Monday launched options for natural rubber, cotton and corn, adding to the tools available to hedge price risks in one of the world's major commodity markets.
The highly anticipated science and technology innovation board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange is likely to adopt the T+0 system, which means investors can sell the stocks they buy on the same trading day, experts said.
Although China's A-share market slid in 2018, companies engaged in sectors like chemicals, electronics, machinery and medicine still managed to generate profits, according to their interim full-year financial results.
China's plan to issue interim 5G licenses in 2019 will accelerate the maturity of the whole telecom value chain and expedite the commercial use of the superfast technology, but also reflects the financial pressure on telecom carriers which have not yet recouped their gigantic investments in 4G network construction, experts said.
A doctor in Fuzhou, capital of Fujian province, has become the first person in the world to complete animal surgery remotely using a 5G network.
Shenzhen Customs has provided technical help to high-tech companies, private enterprises and the real economy to remove trade barriers and protect their interests in global markets.
Shenzhen Customs has launched a series of new measures to support the alliance and economic development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area.
China National Offshore Oil Corp, a leading domestic oil and gas producer, will expand its presence in the offshore wind sector this year to develop its clean energy portfolio, following its involvement in a related project in East China's Jiangsu province in January.
Flagship Beijing roast duck restaurant Da Dong is expanding its overseas presence by teaming up with Dubai-based JA Resorts and Hotels, as the latter is eager to attract more Chinese tourists.
Foreign investors have significantly increased their presence in China's commercial real estate sector, investing 78 billion yuan ($11.5 billion) last year, a record since 2005 and up 61.5 percent year-on-year, according to recent data.
Chefs from five-star hotels cooking fresh imported Australian steak, wine experts demonstrating direct imports from Napa Valley, and spacious maternity rooms offering spaces for breastfeeding and playtime, are all new experiences on offer at a recently remodeled Sam's Club in Shanghai, as part of a bid to increase visits and membership renewals.
Large-scale commercial use of self-driving technologies could become a reality sooner than expected, as tech companies are promoting their use in public service sectors.
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