Little known story of China's steel struggles

China has made a significant contribution to global efforts to cut steel capacity, despite its own mammoth difficulties, experts say.

China praised for opening up to space cooperation

China's status in the international space community is rising as it becomes an active and equal partner, according to Christian Feichtinger, executive director of the International Astronautical Federation.

Setting the (emissions) record straight

China is intensifying efforts to clamp down on fake emissions data supplied by companies that ignore national standards and illegally discharge pollutants in pursuit of profits.

Nairobi gains appetite for Chinese food

The growing number of Chinese nationals running businesses or working in Kenya has led to a rise in Chinese restaurants, especially in the capital.

Bank of China 'riding a wave' to realize global ambition

Bank of China Ltd, one of the nation's Big Four banks, aims to become a leading global player by offering suitable products and building customer relations while maintaining its socially responsible values, according to a senior executive.

Painting a brighter future

AkzoNobel is a perfect fit to help China boost innovation and green development, key areas in the nation's action plan for the next five years, according to the Dutch multinational's CEO.

Quotable

The customers (in China) are very different. They have different cultural tastes and preferences and ways to consume products (and services); the products they want are not the same as those Western consumers want."

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Refining unit helps Sinopec

China Petroleum and Chemical Corp has outperformed domestic rivals in terms of first-half profits as its refining business helped it to endure the worst turmoil in the oil industry.

Hengtong has overseas ambitions

Hengtong Group Co Ltd, a Jiangsu-based company engaged in optical fiber manufacturing and electric power and network construction, aims to establish two to three overseas bases and achieve two to three overseas acquisitions annually.

Shanghai Disney effect creates boom in realty

"Even if only 10 percent of 30,000 tourists come to this town and buy snacks every day, this store is going to bring you a great fortune."

Call to nurture shoots of Africa's agriculture

Politicians and researchers in Africa are calling for more collaboration with partner nations, especially China, to unlock the potential of the continent's agricultural sector.