Home advantage
2012-05-25 08:28:47
The number of affluent Chinese who are flying overseas in the hunt for luxury goods is soaring, mostly because prices for high-end items are higher on the Chinese mainland due to import tariffs. Many are willing to pay for a flight to the United Kingdom for a chance to shop at the outlets of Bicester Village in Oxfordshire or to Woodbury Commons in New York.
An Italian getaway in Tianjin
2012-05-25 08:28:47
Real estate developer's outlet center a major attraction for high-end brands and wealthy Chinese
Gen Next
2012-05-25 08:25:38
New generation of migrant workers are more demanding - which could impact competitiveness of China.
Tough times for China's exports warned
2012-05-18 09:28:27
An official has given a gloomy forecast for China's foreign trade amid Europe's ongoing debt crisis and a slowdown in emerging economies.
Building value
2012-03-23 08:47:02
Despite a nationwide drop in home prices, the cost to rent prime office space in Beijing is skyrocketing.
Hungrier for healthier
2012-03-02 08:50:21
Foreign vitamin makers are seizing on a growing appetite for nutritional supplements.
Charging green
2012-03-02 08:50:21
Lead acid battery industry in Changxing shows the world that it can clean up its act.
New wave of luxury
2012-02-10 09:37:14
More Chinese shipyards are turning to making yachts with foreign help.
Rolling into new terrain
2011-12-30 07:41:43
Investors are splashing top dollar into the car rental industry.
This is home of china
2011-10-28 09:29:28
Jingdezhen finds itself in the throes of change as porcelain makers seek out new markets.