3G drives up phone contracts

2011-06-20 09:59:09

The fast growth in China's third-generation (3G) cell phone network usage is driving up customer numbers at China Telecom Corp Ltd. It aims to achieve 200 million mobile subscribers by the end of 2014.

Film industry faces challenges in storytelling

2011-06-20 09:47:05

The prosperity of China's film industry became apparent last year, but insiders believe the sector still faces challenges stemming from a lack of production talents and substandard narratives.

International trade fair registers $18 billion

2011-06-20 09:30:01

The 22th China Harbin International Economic and Trade Fair (HTF) concluded Sunday in this capital city of northeast Heilongjiang Province with $17.82 billion worth of overseas-related contracts signed.

Lenovo seeks to become the Apple of world's eye

2011-06-20 09:20:19

By vowing to give Steve Jobs' company a run for his money earlier this year, Liu Chuanzhi shocked the IT world. But analysts of the industry are heavily divided on this heroic attempt.

Comac opens Europe office

2011-06-20 09:06:06

Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China Ltd (Comac) on Sunday set up its European office in Paris, the second overseas branch after its US office, marking a new step for China's aviation industry in opening-up and international exchanges.

New hydropower station begins operation in Tibet

2011-06-18 17:48:54

A new hydropower station became operational Friday in southwest Tibet Autonomous Region, as a first step to build a clean energy base in the plateau region.

EU urged to grant China market economy status

2011-06-18 17:47:02

Whether the European Union grants China market economy status is more an issue of "political attitude" than of substantial significance for either side, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Fu Ying said in Beijing on Friday.

HK's export to mainland for outward processing fall to 29%

2011-06-18 17:43:12

Hong Kong's exports to the Chinese mainland for outward processing in the first quarter this year fell to 29 percent from 32 percent a year ago, the city's statistics department said Friday.

Pakistan to facilitate Chinese investment: PM

2011-06-18 16:44:12

Pakistani Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani said Friday that Pakistan will facilitate Chinese investment in all sectors.

China sets down rules on oil spill compensation

2011-06-18 16:36:00

China's Supreme People's Court (SPP) has issued a set of judicial explanations specifying compensation responsibilities in cases of vessels' oil spill.

Less cities report home price growth in May

2011-06-18 16:28:38

Less cities have seen month-on-month decline in prices of both new homes and second-hand homes, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Saturday.

Setting some records straight

2011-06-18 15:45:43

China has to create, not replicate, and ensure that its firms succeed overseas if it wants to become a truly big power