Power giants work on local touch

Often criticized in the Western media for their role in Africa, Chinese companies have begun making changes to improve their image on the continent.

Bosses on a charm offensive

The day has finally arrived when a job seeker in China is in a position to tell a would-be employer, "You'll have to win me over." Paradoxically, it comes at a time when unemployment is relatively high.

Official warns on export outlook

There's little cause for optimism about China's exports in 2014, because demand in both developed and developing countries is growing too slowly to boost purchases of the nation's products, a commerce official told China Daily.

NGOs balancing out government aid

Foundations can help raise funds for developing nations: expert

Silver threads, golden gloves

It is early winter, and the sound in the air is an incessant whirring of sewing machines.

Quotable

"The steel industry's downstream business will see slower development next year. The ship-building industry, in particular, may see negative growth, which will lead to flat steel consumption in 2014."

IN BRIEF (Page 18)

From civil servant to business guru

When Chen Jianhua left his job as a civil servant 15 years ago to start a glove-making business, he never thought he would become the largest sports glove manufacturer and exporter in Jiaxiang county, one of the world's major sports glove production areas.

Shoemaker puts best foot forward

Huajian Group plans to make Ethiopia the hub for the global footwear industry and create more than 100,000 jobs locally in the next 10 years.

One man's vision of unity

Former T-shirt trader has invested millions to set up China's first Africa center.

Sinopec drills deep into Africa

As Africa becomes increasingly important in the global energy structure, with growing proven reserves of oil and natural gas, China Petroleum & Chemical Corp has big plans for the continent.

CPI eases to new low

China's November consumer price index eased to a three-month low of 3 percent year-on-year from 3.2 percent in October, amid relatively weak demand, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Dec 9.