Although 2013 turned out better than expected in many ways, risks still hang over the Chinese economy, with analysts warning that investment-driven growth cannot be sustained indefinitely.
China's Gini coefficient index declined for the fifth consecutive year in 2013 to reach 0.473, according to statistics provided by the National Bureau of Statistics.
Chinese clothing brands have reveled in the spotlight ever since Peng Liyuan, wife of President Xi Jingping, grabbed international attention by appearing in elegant dresses designed by homegrown brands during overseas trips last year.
When Hu Chengchu first heard the term "business and leisure" 13 years ago he says he had no idea what it meant.
"From a long-term perspective, the reform package offered by the Third Plenum looks positive for China's economy. But in the short-term, the consequences are rather uncertain."
If you want to know how the porcelain industry is faring, you need go no further than Jingdezhen in Jiangxi province. If sportswear is your field of interest, the place to go to is Quanzhou, as it is a microcosm of the industry.
A Chinese businessman is keen to bring innovative methods to his African operations.
Despite Chinese health authorities' claim that there is no link between hepatitis B vaccinations and several babies' deaths, parents' confidence in domestic vaccinations has been shaken - and that is improving the outlook for overseas drug companies.
What would you buy if you became very rich? A luxurious mansion, a private jet, perhaps a Rolls-Royce?
China Uranium Corp Ltd agreed to purchase 25 percent of the Langer Heinrich uranium mine, one of Africa's biggest uranium mines.
Addax Petroleum Corp, the biggest overseas subsidiary of Sinopec Group, has won a 10-year contract to extract oil at three fields in Gabon.
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