PBOC to let yuan float more freely

Daily trading band will be widened to help smooth capital flows, build platform for economic activities

FDI grows steadily amid reform drive

Foreign direct investment in China grew steadily in the first 10 months of the year amid sweeping government reforms that are expected to reshape the world's second-largest economy.

CCTV annual ad auction draws banner response

The annual landmark advertisement auction by China Central Television, the country's sole national TV station, drew active bids from companies targeting China's consumer market, with consumption playing an increasing role in driving the nation's economy.

IT and telecom revenue to reach $600b by 2020

The annual turnover of China's information technology and telecommunication industries is set to hit $602.3 billion (447 billion euros) by 2020 thanks to the positive economic outlook and growing domestic demand, industry consultancy IDC says.

Free top-class tuition at a touch

When Anant Agarwal taught circuits and electronics in the hallowed halls of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the complicated and intricate nature of lectures often gave students headaches or sent them to sleep.

Policy shift gives birth to optimism

Having been an only child, Li Xia has been longing for a sibling for her 2-year-old daughter.

Roadmap on reform 'will curb local debt'

Policy changes will ease financial pressures, support project funding

Businesses show cautious optimism

Optimism regarding economic prospects saw a significant uptick in the third quarter, according to the Grant Thornton International Business Report 2013.

Center links firms with foreign partners

As China's government seeks to open up the economy and ease it away from leaning on state-owned heavy industry and a massive manufacturing base, the role of small and medium-sized enterprises has become more important.

Steady as she goes for wary SMEs

China's small businesses are cautious about prospects in the world's second-biggest economy amid a manufacturing contraction in recent months, a bank survey has shown.

Quotable

"China's external trade environment is smooth, with demand from the United States and the European Union rebounding. Meanwhile, imports have remained robust since mid-year because of an improvement in domestic demand."

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