China's coastal economies are fighting a grim battle to adapt to changes and to generate new business opportunities at a time when overseas trade is weakening.

The Shenzhen government has drawn up a blueprint to expand the country's first special economic zone (SEZ) to the whole city - as a restructuring strategy to increase its competitiveness.

Can the Chinese eventually enjoy a standard of living comparable to developed nations while discharging less greenhouse gases? The answer is "yes" - but it comes with a hefty price tag.

China's foreign financial assets rose 23 percent last year to reach a total of $2.92 trillion, the SAFE said yesterday.

An expert panel advocating a ban on smoking in public places has called on authorities in Beijing to double the 5,000-yuan fine.