TMU to build international medical town
2011-06-15 15:14:33
Tianjin Medical University (TMU) will set up an international medical town in five years, which will become the center for medical education, research and health services in northern China.
How current account surplus will evolve
2011-06-15 15:13:01
How China's external current account surplus will evolve in the coming years is one of the key questions on the economic outlook for China and the global economy both.
More tightening needed
2011-06-15 15:12:46
With the consumer price index (CPI) hitting its highest level in nearly three years in May, policymakers need to put the brake on inflation again.
Tolls on road take a rising toll on drivers
2011-06-15 14:51:48
Highway fees become major source of income for governments, reports Gao Changxin in Shanghai.
Emerging markets to redefine global economy by 2025: WB
2011-06-15 14:28:27
Six major emerging economies of Indonesia, Brazil, China, India, South Korea and Russia will account for more than half of all global growth by 2025, a World Bank's official said on Wednesday.
Int'l trade fair kicks off in Heilongjiang
2011-06-15 14:09:20
A major international trade fair kicked off Tuesday in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, which borders Russia.
China beefs up food safety control in rural areas
2011-06-15 14:06:10
The State Administration for Industry and Commerce of China said Tuesday that it will step up the supervision of food, dairy and liquor products sold on the market in rural areas in order to ensure food safety during market circulation.
New channels mulled to fund affordable housing
2011-06-15 14:04:53
China's housing ministry said on Tuesday that the country's top economic planning agency was mulling new financing mechanisms, with the issuance of corporate bonds an option, for local governments building affordable houses.
China's rich travel off the beaten path
2011-06-15 13:40:39
A list of the unique features of Chinese luxury travelers is outlined in a report released on Tuesday that helps international luxury travel providers understand the country's luxury consumers.
US firm exports Chinese cutlery
2011-06-15 13:34:29
For more than 3,000 years, chopsticks have been the quintessential Chinese dining tool. Now, millions of chopsticks are getting a "made in the United States" label, as a Georgia factory churns out utensils that will be exported to China.
China's May FDI rises 13.4%
2011-06-15 13:26:27
China's Ministry of Commerce said Wednesday that foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country rose 13.43 percent year-on-year in May to $9.225 billion.
From Beijing to Benin, Guinea to Guangzhou
2011-06-15 10:42:31
The Ministry of Commerce sends an annual delegation to Africa, seeking opportunities for economic and trade cooperation. This year, the delegation was the biggest ever, and the 50-strong team included representatives of major State-owned and private companies from a range of industries.