Probe's effect on Fosun 'minimal'

The brief disappearance of the man considered to be China's Warren Buffett while he was reported to be assisting authorities with an investigation is expected to affect neither the outbound investment of Chinese companies nor foreign firms' confidence in working with them, analysts say.

South Africa nuke power deal soon

Industry officials are confident of China being the front-runner to win the right to build South Africa's new generation of nuclear power stations.

SCO links help ease pressure on Russia

As the European Union prepared to extend its economic sanctions on Russia, the nation has this week been attempting to ease the pressure by firming up its links with fellow members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, including China.

Experts split on Brexit impact on Chinese links

British economists agree that a UK withdrawal from the European Union could have an affect on Sino-British trade links, but opinion is clearly divided on to what extent.

China top suitor for Greek port share

Red, blue, orange and green containers are stacked up on the road leading to Piraeus Pier II like giant Lego bricks, so high they cast a shadow over the cars and trucks rumbling into China Ocean Shipping Co's Greek container port.

Quotable

The slower absorption by downstream industries, such as real estate, construction, machinery, energy and automobile industries, has also contributed to the sluggishness."

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Make climate talks count, ministers urged

The marathon United Nations climate change talks in Paris entered a crunch time as the clock ticked, and ministers in attendance were urged to make the most of the remaining time to achieve a fair and ambitious deal.

Investor who knows to get about business

Here comes the million dollar question: How does one find reliable information for investment decisions in China?

Oversupply problem hitting house prices

China's property developers and market watchers are scrambling for cues after the president made a rare comment on the ailing real estate market, stoking hope that more stimulus policies are on the way.

Spending, services are bright spots

As China's GDP growth slowed to a six-year low of 6.9 percent in the third quarter, officials cited the resilient services and consumption sectors as evidence for optimism.

Flying high on the back of cultural diversity

Fabrice Bregier, president and CEO of Airbus SAS, the unit of Airbus Group SE that makes civil aircraft, is proud of the company's cultural diversity.