Real estate market in China likely to see major investment swings this year
For China to be perceived as just "the world's factory" is neither sustainable nor desirable in the long run. As we move into 2013, it's a good time to think about how "Brand China" is perceived and the prospect of repositioning it.
Making the yuan into a fully convertible, internationalized currency has been talked about in China and around the world for more than two decades.
Chinese consumption is an important driver of economic growth, and an increasingly key source of sales and earnings for local and international businesses.
After a roller-coaster year, China's equity market closed with cautious optimism not seen since 2007.
As China-Africa trade and investment soar, many leaders see relationship as central to continent.
Hanna Tetteh, Ghana's minister for trade and industry, says China is an important partner for Africa's development but not the most vital one.
Africa is now in its rudimentary phase of industrialization, a stage that not only paves the way to economic development, but is the key to survival for most African workers. This year, as Chinese companies have invested in Africa they have played a positive role in accelerating that industrialization.
Africa Should use China Connection to Achieve continental shift in fortunes
As African economic prospects brighten, there is debate about which growth model would best suit its development.
Academic predicts development story of africa over next century will be more patchy than in Asia.
John Dramani Mahama, president of Ghana, says China is now playing a key role in the development of Africa.