Policy

China makes positive contributions to WTO negotiation on environmental products: Vice Minister

Chinese Vice Minister of Commerce Wang Shouwen said that China made positive contribution in order to break the impasse last weekend during WTO's ministerial meeting on the Environmental Goods Agreement (EGA).

China to lift poverty in 832 counties by 2020

China schemes to lift the poorest 56 million people who live in the nation's 128,000 poor villages and 832 poor counties above the poverty line as part of its latest Five Year Plan.

China releases five-year plan for cleaner air, water, soil

China's State Council has released a national plan on environmental improvements for the 13th Five-Year Plan period (2016-2020), detailing tasks to cleanse polluted air, water and soil.

NW Chinese city pledges 1 bln yuan as incentive for companies

Northwestern Chinese city Yinchuan has arranged 1 billion yuan (about 145.83 million US dollars) as an incentive for enterprises which improved and facilitated their science researches and innovations.

China's reform makes steady strides through 30 key meetings

With 30 key meetings laying out reform measures of unprecedented strength, China has made progress in reform with major strides and steady steps.

China makes headway in SOE reform

China is pushing for mergers and acquisitions of its larger SOEs to enhance efficiency.

China to digitize manufacturing sector by 2020

By 2020, key areas of China's traditional manufacturing will be upgraded to digital manufacturing, according to the 2016-2020 plan on intelligent manufacturing development released on Thursday.

Market

China's service sector index expands to 16-month high: survey

China's service sector continued to expand with its index hitting a 16-month high in November, a private survey showed Monday.

Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect debuts

After 4 months of preparation, the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect was officially launched on Monday.

SZ-HK Stock Connect to help improving market performance: Huatai Securities

The launch of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect (SZHKSC) provides a platform for funds to be traded both on Hong Kong and Shenzhen security markets.

Interview: Sachin Gupta calls for cautious approaches to investing

Sachin Gupta, the executive vice president of PIMCO, on Sunday called for cautious approaches to investing in the bond market of 2017.

China's cross-border capital flow stable: SAFE

China's cross-border capital flow has remained stable with no surges in foreign exchange purchases, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange said.

China's November exports up 5.9%, imports up 13%

China's exports in yuan terms ended previous drops to rise 5.9 percent year on year in November, while imports continued to pick up steam by increasing 13 percent, customs data showed on Thursday.

Companies 

China’s express giant to pour 1.23 bln into industrial chains

YTO issued a private placement plan to strength industrial chains after unsuccessful restructuring.

China's Alipay takes root in Lapland, near the Arctic Circle

China's mobile payment giant Alipay was accepted by shops and hotels in Finnish city of Santa Claus village.

Interview: Oaktree vice chairman advises investors stay skeptical

Risk management has always been the investment philosophy for over 30 years, said John Frank, Vice Chairman of Oaktree Capital Management.

INFINITI sets new November sales record with more than 4,000 vehicles sold in China

INFINITI released its global sales figures for November Tuesday, showing total November sales were up 5 percent year on year.

Roundup: Chinese company ruled infringed on Michael Jordan's rights

The Supreme People's Court of China adjudged on Thursday that Qiaodan Sports Co. infringed on Michael Jordan's prior right of name.

LeSports announces 10% layoffs

LeSports announced its organizational reforms and personnel adjustments on Tuesday.

Investment

Where VR's next stop?

VR is now being widely applied in videos, education, games, shopping and other sectors, but the appeared “booming” VR industry has also been suffering a tough time.

Foreign enterprises in China adopt positive attitude toward China's economy

Foreign enterprises are upbeat about the country's economy and some plan to increase investment in China in 2017.

Interview: Mark Mobius optimistic about A-share

Mobius told NBD reporter that, he and his team are interested in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as A-share is doing well.

Wine industry to see major development in Ningxia

The wine industry in northwest China's Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region will see major development in the next few years.

INFO: The 10th Asian Financial Forum

The 10th Asian Financial Forum is to be held in Hong Kong from Jan. 16 to 17.

Over 500 multinationals set up regional headquarters in Shanghai

Shanghai is home to the regional headquarters of 573 multinational corporations, the Shanghai Municipal Government said Wednesday.

Chengdu Opening-up

Music gala showcases in Chengdu

“Sound of the Xity - Music Industry International Forum” took place Sunday in Sichuan’s provincial city Chengdu, and near 200 professional musicians showed up.

Chengdu to host 4th China Internet Audio-visual Conference

Chengdu is to host 4th China Internet Audio-visual Conference, over 2,000 leaders from industry to participate in this grandeur gather.

Internationalized neighborhood unit debuts in Chengdu

The debut was their first volunteer work for the community as to offer help and convenience to new comers who are not fluent in Chinese, or even locals in need within this area.

Giant pandas returning from U.S. adapt to Chinese life

Meilun and Meihuan, panda offsprings born in the U.S. to parents on loan from China, now return to their homeland China's Sichuan Province.