A group of 25 European solar power equipment manufacturers have called on the European Commission to expand its investigation into their Chinese counterparts, citing concerns that they have benefited from illegal sub...A group of 25 European solar power equipment manufacturers have called on the European Commission to expand its investigation into their Chinese counterparts, citing concerns that they have benefited from illegal subsidies from the government. The move follows the commission＇s earlier launch of an anti-dumping investigation into imports of solar panels from China.展开更多
The Chinese economy has bottomed out and is picking up steam, even amid the global uncertainties. This isthe conclusion to be drawn from the major economic indicators for exports, industrial output and retail sales in...The Chinese economy has bottomed out and is picking up steam, even amid the global uncertainties. This isthe conclusion to be drawn from the major economic indicators for exports, industrial output and retail sales in October, which hit monthly highs. The official purchasing managers index （PMI）, a barometer of the country＇s manufacturing activity, rose to a seven month high of 50.6 in November from 50.2 in October, the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing （CFLP） says. A PMI reading above 50 indicates growth and below 50, contraction.展开更多
Zhou Xinyi, a university student in Jiangsu Province, decided to give up her long-anticipated trip to Japan during the National Day holidays, and instead went to South Korea.
The world＇s leading liquid crystal display （LCD） panel manufacturers have finally paid the price for mistakes committed several years ago on the Chinese mainland.
The United States has been send- ing signals in recent years that it intends to relax restrictions on high-tech exports to China. However, President Barack Obama, by signing the National Defence Authorization Act for ...The United States has been send- ing signals in recent years that it intends to relax restrictions on high-tech exports to China. However, President Barack Obama, by signing the National Defence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 into law on January 3, has indicated Washington＇s reluctance to keep its promise.展开更多
Domestic installations are expected to tgive a welcome boost to China＇s solar power companies amid the difficulties they are facing on the United States and European markets, after the central government raised the c...Domestic installations are expected to tgive a welcome boost to China＇s solar power companies amid the difficulties they are facing on the United States and European markets, after the central government raised the country＇s target for installed solar power capacity.展开更多
Liu Ruixue, a 23-year-old online game designer in Beijing, has paid close attention to the recent talk about a personal income tax adjustment. Her current monthly salary is around 4,000 yuan （about 617 US dollars） a...Liu Ruixue, a 23-year-old online game designer in Beijing, has paid close attention to the recent talk about a personal income tax adjustment. Her current monthly salary is around 4,000 yuan （about 617 US dollars） and she pays about 175 yuan （about 27 US dollars） of it in income taxes every month.展开更多
China＇s inflation fell sharply and the country＇s industrial output grew at its weakest annual pace m October,raising market expectations that the central government will do more to support economic growth by fine-tu...China＇s inflation fell sharply and the country＇s industrial output grew at its weakest annual pace m October,raising market expectations that the central government will do more to support economic growth by fine-tuning policies.展开更多
Like many white-collar workers in Beijing, 25-year-old Wu Nan, who works for a foreign publishing house loves foreign brands： Starbucks, Zara, Estee Lauder-- she can＇t get enough of them. So when Groupon launched it...Like many white-collar workers in Beijing, 25-year-old Wu Nan, who works for a foreign publishing house loves foreign brands： Starbucks, Zara, Estee Lauder-- she can＇t get enough of them. So when Groupon launched its Chinese joint venture, GaoPeng.com., in March, she rushed to the site to make her first buy.展开更多
China＇s economic growth slowed down in 2012 as expected, amid the harsh global economic climate v and the country＇s efforts to make structural adjustments inside.
Aslew of sluggish April data revealed China＇s economy is slowing down faster than expected. This has forced policymakers into trying to stimu- late growth by allowing banks to lend more money and rolling out a subsid...Aslew of sluggish April data revealed China＇s economy is slowing down faster than expected. This has forced policymakers into trying to stimu- late growth by allowing banks to lend more money and rolling out a subsidy scheme to encourage the purchase of energy-efficient products.展开更多
Inflation rebounded slightly in August, with economists predicting this will make it more difficult for policymakers to balance inflation control and monetary easing amid the economic slowdown.
China＇s economy expanded at 7.6% year on year in the second quarter of 2012, its slowest pace in morethan three years. However, analysts predict that the slowdown has bottomed out and growth will rebound in the secon...China＇s economy expanded at 7.6% year on year in the second quarter of 2012, its slowest pace in morethan three years. However, analysts predict that the slowdown has bottomed out and growth will rebound in the second half of this year. The quarterly GDP growth marked the sixth consecutive quarter of decline, but it is still above the government＇s 7.5% target for the whole of 2012.展开更多
China＇s inflation hit a new high while major economic indicators slowed in July, signaling the country＇s growthengine has hit a snag but remains on track.
August 17 should have been a triumphant day for Wang Wei, CEO of Tudou Holdings Ltd., China＇s second-largest L online video website. The company he founded in 2005 finally made a debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange. ...August 17 should have been a triumphant day for Wang Wei, CEO of Tudou Holdings Ltd., China＇s second-largest L online video website. The company he founded in 2005 finally made a debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Yet nothing went smoothly.展开更多
China＇s express delivery industry started in 1980 when state-owned China Courier Service Corporationlaunched its express mail service, Since then the industry has been growing at an annual rate of 20%, and has become...China＇s express delivery industry started in 1980 when state-owned China Courier Service Corporationlaunched its express mail service, Since then the industry has been growing at an annual rate of 20%, and has become increasingly competitive with private express companies and foreign couriers＇ joining in .展开更多
China＇s policy-makers intend to buy more from the country＇s trade partners, with the aim of achieving balanced trade growth. This is despite the fact that the country posted its largest monthly trade deficit in at l...China＇s policy-makers intend to buy more from the country＇s trade partners, with the aim of achieving balanced trade growth. This is despite the fact that the country posted its largest monthly trade deficit in at least a decade in February, of US$31.Sbillion, fuelled by a 39.6% increase in imports from a year earlier.展开更多
China＇s inflation eased in February, and with a raft of economic data for the first two months of this yearshowing a continued overall slowing of the country＇s economy, the central government has cut its annual grow...China＇s inflation eased in February, and with a raft of economic data for the first two months of this yearshowing a continued overall slowing of the country＇s economy, the central government has cut its annual growth forecast to an eight-year low of 7.5%.展开更多
文摘A group of 25 European solar power equipment manufacturers have called on the European Commission to expand its investigation into their Chinese counterparts, citing concerns that they have benefited from illegal subsidies from the government. The move follows the commission＇s earlier launch of an anti-dumping investigation into imports of solar panels from China.
文摘The Chinese economy has bottomed out and is picking up steam, even amid the global uncertainties. This isthe conclusion to be drawn from the major economic indicators for exports, industrial output and retail sales in October, which hit monthly highs. The official purchasing managers index （PMI）, a barometer of the country＇s manufacturing activity, rose to a seven month high of 50.6 in November from 50.2 in October, the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing （CFLP） says. A PMI reading above 50 indicates growth and below 50, contraction.
文摘Zhou Xinyi, a university student in Jiangsu Province, decided to give up her long-anticipated trip to Japan during the National Day holidays, and instead went to South Korea.
文摘The world＇s leading liquid crystal display （LCD） panel manufacturers have finally paid the price for mistakes committed several years ago on the Chinese mainland.
文摘The United States has been send- ing signals in recent years that it intends to relax restrictions on high-tech exports to China. However, President Barack Obama, by signing the National Defence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2013 into law on January 3, has indicated Washington＇s reluctance to keep its promise.
文摘Domestic installations are expected to tgive a welcome boost to China＇s solar power companies amid the difficulties they are facing on the United States and European markets, after the central government raised the country＇s target for installed solar power capacity.
文摘Liu Ruixue, a 23-year-old online game designer in Beijing, has paid close attention to the recent talk about a personal income tax adjustment. Her current monthly salary is around 4,000 yuan （about 617 US dollars） and she pays about 175 yuan （about 27 US dollars） of it in income taxes every month.
文摘China＇s inflation fell sharply and the country＇s industrial output grew at its weakest annual pace m October,raising market expectations that the central government will do more to support economic growth by fine-tuning policies.
文摘Like many white-collar workers in Beijing, 25-year-old Wu Nan, who works for a foreign publishing house loves foreign brands： Starbucks, Zara, Estee Lauder-- she can＇t get enough of them. So when Groupon launched its Chinese joint venture, GaoPeng.com., in March, she rushed to the site to make her first buy.
文摘China＇s economic growth slowed down in 2012 as expected, amid the harsh global economic climate v and the country＇s efforts to make structural adjustments inside.
文摘Aslew of sluggish April data revealed China＇s economy is slowing down faster than expected. This has forced policymakers into trying to stimu- late growth by allowing banks to lend more money and rolling out a subsidy scheme to encourage the purchase of energy-efficient products.
文摘Inflation rebounded slightly in August, with economists predicting this will make it more difficult for policymakers to balance inflation control and monetary easing amid the economic slowdown.
文摘China＇s economy expanded at 7.6% year on year in the second quarter of 2012, its slowest pace in morethan three years. However, analysts predict that the slowdown has bottomed out and growth will rebound in the second half of this year. The quarterly GDP growth marked the sixth consecutive quarter of decline, but it is still above the government＇s 7.5% target for the whole of 2012.
文摘China＇s inflation hit a new high while major economic indicators slowed in July, signaling the country＇s growthengine has hit a snag but remains on track.
文摘August 17 should have been a triumphant day for Wang Wei, CEO of Tudou Holdings Ltd., China＇s second-largest L online video website. The company he founded in 2005 finally made a debut on the Nasdaq stock exchange. Yet nothing went smoothly.
文摘China＇s express delivery industry started in 1980 when state-owned China Courier Service Corporationlaunched its express mail service, Since then the industry has been growing at an annual rate of 20%, and has become increasingly competitive with private express companies and foreign couriers＇ joining in .
文摘China＇s policy-makers intend to buy more from the country＇s trade partners, with the aim of achieving balanced trade growth. This is despite the fact that the country posted its largest monthly trade deficit in at least a decade in February, of US$31.Sbillion, fuelled by a 39.6% increase in imports from a year earlier.
文摘China＇s inflation eased in February, and with a raft of economic data for the first two months of this yearshowing a continued overall slowing of the country＇s economy, the central government has cut its annual growth forecast to an eight-year low of 7.5%.
