New formula urged to end chemical overload

Chemical producers struggling with increasing excess capacity should acknowledge that the fundamentals of the industry have changed, the head of the country's largest chemical producer says.

New business link forged from historic bond

In Nov 1945, when Kim Gu, president of the provisional government of the Republic of Korea, finished six years of exile in Chongqing and left for home, he expressed his gratitude to the Chinese government in an open letter for its "generous" financial support, especially when China itself was also experiencing extreme hardship.

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Liangjiang means "two rivers" in Chinese, and refers to the Yangtze River and Jialing River that converge at Chongqing at the head of Yuzhong peninsula, the heart of the municipality.

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The US recovery is far from strong at the moment. I don't think they will sacrifice themselves for the general well-being of the rest of the world. That is just not consistent with the way the US does things.

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Shanghai-based Bright Food Group Co Ltd, China's second-largest food producer, is contemplating whether to list all of its newly acquired foreign assets as the company continues to internationalize its businesses and raise brand awareness overseas.

Luxury giants tap into mainland market

Take a stroll around one of Beijing's big shopping malls, especially those in the "stand-alone" or "high-end" brackets, and unless you're a seasoned shopper, you may be surprised by the level of privacy available.

Selling the stars of tomorrow

By banking on the growing domestic popularity of Chinese designers, overseas-based department and multi-brand stores are building a new platform for local talents who, despite their rising fame, are still struggling to expand their businesses.

The healthy way to succeed in business

Good opportunities and smart strategies have helped conglomerate Fosun seize overseas deals

Fighting malaria on the ground

Chinese medicines could well prove to be the panacea for African nations in tackling malaria, a disease that accounts for the greatest number of deaths on the continent.

Qingdao has Africa in its sights

Befitting a city with so many international connections, business leaders in Qingdao are now looking to Africa to drum up trade and investment.

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"We are seeking opportunities to open duty-free shops in Southeast Asian markets like Cambodia to expand our global presence."

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