iPhone X delay hurts Hon Hai income, shares fall 2.8%

BEIJING - Hon Hai Precision Industry Co shares fell the most in more than a month after the world's biggest contract maker of electronics posted earnings that missed analyst estimates.

Fighting a 'killer' in our midst

A Chinese tech firm has given away eye-tracking headsets worth at least 1 million yuan ($150,000) to people suffering from a fatal disease that attacks the nervous system.

Carrefour sows seeds of hope for farmers

French retail giant Carrefour China Inc celebrated the 10th anniversary of farmers' supermarkets program in late October, stating it will continue to help agricultural producers obtain wealth through its direct selling channels.

Royal DSM unveils a Bright future

Royal DSM NV, the world's biggest maker of vitamins by production volume, is conducting its annual Bright Experience charity campaign in 14 Chinese cities including Shanghai, Guangzhou and Nanjing for the 10th consecutive year with a goal of focusing global attention on child hunger and malnutrition.

E-commerce helping to battle poverty

What can a two-dimensional barcode, or QR, be used for in China? The answers are varied, from mobile payment to unlocking shared bikes or adding friends on messaging apps.

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Jewelry industry has glittering prospects

Glittering ladybird motif items, and intricate necklaces and earrings, are just part of the branded jewelry trend that has swept across China.

Antora muscles into male order

Antonio Rapisarda is confident there is a niche market for men's jewelry in China.

Custom-made products with distinct designs are rolled out for every occasion

Li Yuting was eagerly looking for a diamond ring to celebrate her 10th wedding anniversary.

HTC launches new VR headset

Taiwan-based HTC Corp unveiled a premium standalone virtual reality headset for the mainland market on Tuesday, as part of its broad efforts to target young consumers with a more affordable device.

Syngenta to step up agricultural sector investment

Syngenta, the largest European producer of seeds and crop protection products, plans to deploy more resources and collaboration in China's agricultural sector to diversify its product portfolio and offer customized solutions over the next five years, according to senior executives.

Zhongwang drops Aleris bid after regulatory snag

Zhongwang USA, an investment firm backed by Chinese tycoon Liu Zhongtian, said on Tuesday that it would continue to pursue overseas business opportunities even as it called off its planned acquisition of US aluminum maker Aleris Corp after failing to win US government approval.