China stock index futures close down -- May 19

2011-05-19 17:06:18

China's stock index futures closed lower Thursday with the contract for May, the most actively traded, down 0.45 percent from the previous close to 3,117.

ChiNext Index closes down -- May 19

2011-05-19 16:59:44

The ChiNext Index, launched by the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) on June 1, 2010, edged down 0.66 percent, or 5.90 points, to 884.89 Thursday.

Chinese shares close down Thursday

2011-05-19 16:58:34

Chinese shares fell Thursday with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.46 percent, or 13.20 points, to 2,859.74.

Zhejiang heavy power users face higher prices

2011-05-19 16:21:48

Zhejiang will impose punitive power prices on big power consumers from June 1 if their energy use exceeds stipulated standards,to curb demand amid rising electricity shortfalls.

State Grid eyes UHV lines amid Zhejiang power shortages

2011-05-19 16:14:11

Zhejiang will face increasing power shortages in the next two years, the State Grid Corp of China said, boosting the case for its plan to build more ultra-high voltage power transmission lines.

EU imposes trade remedies against China

2011-05-19 16:07:28

The Ministry of Commerce's website Wednesday disclosed three trade remedies imposed by the European Union (EU) against China. The new guidelines aroused strong reactions in the domestic market, National Business Daily reported Thursday.

Internet of Things exhibit

2011-05-19 16:00:26

The Internet of Things China 2011 Conference and Exhibition will be held on June 16 and 17 in Shanghai, said the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade on Wednesday.

Architecture expo to be held

2011-05-19 15:59:29

The 16th China International Eco-Architecture, Building Materials and Urban Service Expo will be held between Sept 15 and 17 in Langfang, Hebei province.

Chinese corporate law may offer guidance: Scholars

2011-05-19 15:56:35

Scholars said there is a definite possibility that nations will look to China as a guide for developing corporate law.

Official forced out after forcing businesses out

2011-05-19 15:55:47

A township official in Southwest China was suspended from his post in response to allegations that he had forced businesses to leave a commercial street.

China cracks down on counterfeit seeds, pesticides

2011-05-19 15:45:55

China has recently launched a campaign to eliminate the manufacture and sale of counterfeit seeds, pesticides and fertilizers, with 336 cases uncovered in the past six months.

China sees rising synthetic drug abuse: Report

2011-05-19 15:43:11

China is seeing an increase in the use of synthetic drugs such as crystal methamphetamine, also known as "ice," according to an annual report released by the country's drug watchdog on Thursday.