Economy & Politics - China Daily

Economy & Politics - Spring finally blossoms in Shanghai

13 Mar 2012 09:39:29 +0800

It seems that the Year of the Dragon has stolen spring.

Economy & Politics - Rediscovering old Shanghai

13 Mar 2012 08:49:56 +0800

A newly opened pizza joint in Shanghai sought publicity and got a lot more than it expected.

Economy & Politics - Tourism chiefs call for easier US visa application forms

12 Mar 2012 08:36:42 +0800

Experts say visitor numbers would grow if policy was more simplified.

Economy & Politics - Reserves may aid buyouts

10 Mar 2012 08:55:46 +0800

China is in position to direct more foreign capital toward acquisitions

Economy & Politics - February CPI declines to 3.2%

10 Mar 2012 08:41:20 +0800

1st time monthly inflation rate has fallen below 4% since October 2010

Economy & Politics - Survey: Fewer women in executive posts

08 Mar 2012 08:27:54 +0800

Number declines from year before but remains above world average.

Economy & Politics - Trade off to slow start but target 'achievable'

By Ding Qingfen — 08 Mar 2012 08:15:39 +0800

China's foreign trade in the first two months of 2012 expanded 7 percent year-on-year, and the nation's 10 percent growth target for imports and exports this year is "achievable", said Minister of Commerce Chen Deming on Wednesday.

Economy & Politics - Import taxes 'will be cut' this year

By Ding Qingfen — 07 Mar 2012 08:38:54 +0800

Move to help boost domestic consumption, top official says.

Economy & Politics - China reduces holdings of US government bonds

By Wei Tian — 03 Mar 2012 08:09:05 +0800

China has made the first annual reduction in its holdings of US Treasury bonds in a decade. Experts are viewing the move as a sign that the country is accelerating the move away from dollar assets in search of more diversified investment channels.

Economy & Politics - China to support tech sectors

By Li Jiabao and Wu Yiyao — 01 Mar 2012 08:33:39 +0800

Nation to speed up development of competitive advantages, says ministry official.

Economy & Politics - City explains housing rule 're-explanation

By Hu Yuanyuan and Wang Ying — 01 Mar 2012 08:30:26 +0800

China's real estate policies will remain tight this year and the recent quickened pace of property transactions is not likely to last long, industry insiders said on Wednesday.

Economy & Politics - China to cultivate biofuel use

By Zhou Yan — 29 Feb 2012 09:01:16 +0800

New fuels will reduce greenhouse gas emissions in airline industry.

Economy & Politics - China investment set to increase

By Li Wenfang — 29 Feb 2012 08:56:50 +0800

Members of the American Chamber of Commerce in southern China plan to invest more in China in the coming years despite a sluggish global economy, according to a survey published on Tuesday.

Economy & Politics - Iron ore prices 'to weaken'

By Du Juan — 29 Feb 2012 08:55:39 +0800

Domestic market continues to contract; growth in output slows.

Economy & Politics - 'It's time for revamp of financial system'

By Wang Xiaotian — 28 Feb 2012 09:47:16 +0800

World Bank report urges liberalized interest rates and fiscal transparency.

Economy & Politics - Big boom in tailor-made clothes

By Li Woke — 27 Feb 2012 09:28:41 +0800

Customers from around the world discover they are cheaper than off-the-peg department store garments and provide a better fit.

Economy & Politics - The new software that's animating industries

By Tuo Yannan — 27 Feb 2012 09:26:24 +0800

The use of 3D graphics is radically altering the way we view our lives.

Economy & Politics - Protectionism and disputes 'will rise'

By Fu Jing — 27 Feb 2012 09:24:03 +0800

More law suits predicted as the EU economy continues to ship water.

Economy & Politics - Housewives spend more in 2011, mostly on travel and investment

By Wang Zhuoqiong — 24 Feb 2012 09:04:22 +0800

Chinese housewives, who traditionally hold the purse strings, spent more last year, with most of the increase going into trips and investments in stocks and real estate, a report has found.

Economy & Politics - 'Chance' to open capital account

By Wang Xiaotian — 24 Feb 2012 09:02:23 +0800

Waiting for perfect timing could mean reform 'never' happens: Study.

Economy & Politics - Developed countries targeted for FDI

By Ding Qingfen — 23 Feb 2012 08:44:02 +0800

'Grim outlook' for first six months prompts new govt approach.

Economy & Politics - Aid to Europe likely through IMF

By Wang Xiaotian — 23 Feb 2012 08:21:10 +0800

China will help Europe through the International Monetary Fund as long as other countries also make contributions toward the same end, a senior IMF official said in Beijing on Wednesday.

Economy & Politics - Inflation hits people's pockets

By Chen Jia — 21 Feb 2012 08:35:51 +0800

Even leaving money in banks is unsafe because deposit interest rates are lower than the CPI.

Economy & Politics - Vintners looking for a another vintage year

By Wang Zhuoqiong — 20 Feb 2012 09:45:53 +0800

The sharp drop in the price of the legendary wine Chateau Lafite hit a bottom in 2011 and the price has registered a slight increase, according to a report from a Chinese wine exchange.

Economy & Politics - Crops in cyberspace

By Du Juan — 20 Feb 2012 09:34:26 +0800

The Internet has changed the way small communities can profit from sales of agricultural produce

Economy & Politics - Reform good for service sectors

By Wei Tian and Xie Yu — 18 Feb 2012 08:56:31 +0800

Vice-Premier Li Keqiang on Friday reiterated the urgency of extending Shanghai's pilot value-added tax reform across the nation to promote a better and faster development of the service sector.

Economy & Politics - Exports face difficult outlook in 1st quarter

By Li Jiabao — 17 Feb 2012 08:22:33 +0800

Government takes steps as demand in developed countries stays weak.

Economy & Politics - Investment 'will continue'

By Zheng Yangpeng — 16 Feb 2012 08:24:21 +0800

Central bank chief urges Europe to offer China more attractive products.

Economy & Politics - Experts: EU statement opens door to status

By Fu Jing and Ding Qingfen — 16 Feb 2012 08:21:08 +0800

Beijing and Brussels are showing an "unusual determination" to grant China market economy status quickly but the path toward that goal is still unknown, Chinese and European experts say.

Economy & Politics - Eurozone downgrades 'won't deter' investment

By Wei Tian — 15 Feb 2012 08:27:28 +0800

Crisis seen as opportunity to take part in global financial restructuring.

Economy & Politics - CBRC weighs debt extensions

By Chen Jia and Wang Xiaotian — 14 Feb 2012 08:16:49 +0800

Bad loans set to be restructured and gradually resolved, experts predict.

Economy & Politics - Valentine's Day 'will boost business'

By Tang Zhihao — 13 Feb 2012 10:29:10 +0800

Chocolates and flowers said to be high on the list of priorities for young sweethearts.

Economy & Politics - New camera lines look set to snap up the photo market

By He Wei and Tuo Yannan — 13 Feb 2012 10:20:26 +0800

Mini SLRs don't have the bulk of the professional devices, but they do the same job.

Economy & Politics - US short-sellers muddy the waters

By Cai Xiao — 13 Feb 2012 10:17:26 +0800

Convergence of accounting rules could help firms lose 'fraud' label.