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Having some skin in the game

Since Chen Junling was hired to help run China-Africa Overseas Leather Products in Ethiopia four years ago, she has seen Chinese business executives visit the company every month in search of business opportunities in the country's leather industry.

Getting high on fine taste

When Rob Bevis launched his import and wholesale business, Roque Fine Wine, three years ago in China, he was told the country's wine market was nearing a tipping point.

Bordeaux plus braised pork equals bliss

For Bernard Farges, president of the CIVB, Bordeaux's wine industry association, the China market is an export destination with great potential despite recent hiccups.

Argentina targeting Chinese epicures

On a sunny Thursday in mid-April, Jevgenils Suscinskis sprang a surprise on wine fans in Shanghai with several bottles of Argentina's world-famous Achaval Ferrer.

Alibaba vows to stamp out fakes online

E-commerce giant Alibaba has pledged to stop fake goods from appearing on its online platforms after being suspended as a member of a global anti-piracy group.

Social media fertile ground for IP abuse

The proliferation in China of social media has meant a surge in the availability of counterfeit items, with hugely popular apps like WeChat offering a growing platform for the sale of fake goods.

Bringing the world home to China

China's booming cross-border e-commerce space is creating an exciting new market for logistics providers to transport goods from foreign retailers to Chinese consumers.

Ethiopian Airlines swoops to tap market

Ethiopian Airlines flights have a distinct Chinese flavor these days as the company targets the country's growing legion of outbound tourists.

Optical fiber firm's growth includes Africa

Yangtze Optical Fibre and Cable Joint Stock Co Ltd, the world's largest optical fiber cable manufacturer by output, is expanding its global market to regions where telecommunications are underdeveloped.

Arming Chinese firms with analytics

After being asked about his work over the past six years, Aaron Hsin, president of Teradata Greater China, thinks for a moment. And then some. It appears he has much to say about his work and his employer.

Data indicate decline leveling out

China's consumer prices remained stable in April as declines in producer prices eased further, raising hopes that the economy could be bottoming out from a downward growth cycle, analysts say.