Chinese investors remain enthusiastic about investing in the African market despite frustrations and challenges coming from unexpected restrictions, misunderstandings and cultural conflicts.
Statistics from the State Information Center showed that the sharing economy across China was worth around 3.45 trillion yuan last year.
Tight policies will continue in the real estate sector until next year as the government guards against financial risk.
As early-years education centers are not yet part of the national education system, they are more business-oriented and not under the supervision of the country's education authorities.
Among the 938 million active monthly users of WeChat (and that's already more than two-thirds of the world's most populous nation), at least one-third spend a solid four hours or more on the app.
In a nation that boasts thousands of years of culinary culture, people pay a lot of respect to the 117-year-old restaurant guide. But the feedback is not always encouraging, as I have started to hear some complaints.
As colorful shared bikes become a common sight in city streets, maybe it is time for industry players to stop rushing in and refine their services.
Should one stay self-employed or secure a decent job? That's the question confronting many Chinese youngsters these days.
As China is moving up the value chain and calling for an economic transformation which attaches more importance to the service industry, it should be noted that the feelings of users when being offered services makes the biggest difference.
Dog food sales alone are expected to almost treble to over $760 million by 2019, Euromonitor data show, as increasing disposable incomes make keeping a pet an affordable luxury for more Chinese, especially in more developed cities.
The success of wine retailer Cheers in China can teach us important lessons on how to build a successful business.
When I lined up to board the Princess Cruise with my parents in October, I was surprised to find so many senior citizens around us. Most of the travelers, as far as I could see, were in their 60s or 70s.
According to Forbes, internet radio is the next big thing in media, due to the personalized listening experience it offers and its precisely targeted advertising, thanks to the big data era and the widespread use of smartphones around the globe.
For most of us, the convenience of online shopping probably still means browsing through multitudes of merchandise at fingertips and making a purchase on the cell phone or website when there is a demand.
The visit, although very brief, offered me a peek into one of the biggest and yet most mysterious financial conglomerates in China and the way it manages its overseas subsidiaries.
Technology, it seems, isn't just the preserve of investors, researchers, big companies and governments. Even fraudsters appear to be tech-savvy.
In the war against white pollution, the government should encourage research and development of environmentally friendly methods and technology for plastic disposal and offer incentives for companies and organizations engaged in the sector
We've heard stories about how Chinese tourists abroad have become more discerning and sophisticated, with shifts from snapping up bags to having a coffee or stroll on the beach. Perhaps the luxury travel craze is a phase.
India's online marketplaces are rife with fantastic deals on Chinese products, particularly tech stuff like smartphones, as well as toys, garments, even appliances.
In the red-hot highly-competitive Chinese retail market, quality and innovative products with recognized branding are becoming more and more important.