US should not discriminate Chinese investment

China’s commerce minister called the United States government not to discriminate direct investments from China, contending U.S’ profiling and screening of Chinese investment proposals “neither fair nor transparent”. “We hope the United States can treat…

China sets pace in brand innovation

In the Jinqiao Carrefour in eastern Shanghai, Coca-Cola and Pepsi – kingpins of the soft drinks industry the world over – are literally backed to the wall. While Coca-Cola still has the biggest share of…

Shared interests highlighted

WASHINGTON – China and the United States have far more shared interests than differences, and nothing can hold back the momentum of cooperation, Vice-Premier Wang Qishan said on Monday. He made the remark at the…

Property sales rebound during holiday

BEIJING – China’s major cities experienced a rebound in property sales during the recent Labour Day holiday period, while prices relatively remained stable, according to industry statistics on Tuesday. A residential block under construction in…

China launches private placements of bonds

BEIJING – China has given the green-light for the private placement of bonds, another step towards expanding the role of direct financing in the economy, China’s interbank association has announced. The new rules are aimed…