Lifting consumption top priority for 2012
2012-01-06 07:42:08
Expanding China's domestic consumption will be a priority of the government's economic work this year.
Weak export hits 2011 trade surplus
2012-01-06 07:12:00
China's trade surplus narrowed to $160 billion in 2011 as export demand weakened in US and Europe.
Yuan expected to rise more this year
2012-01-06 07:42:08
The value of the yuan will fluctuate greatly but ultimately appreciate by 2% to 3% against the greenback
'Time to diversify' crude sources
2012-01-06 07:42:08
With tensions rising between Western countries and Iran and geo-political risks increasing, it's time for China to further diversify its crude oil import sources
Oil windfall tax threshold raised to $55
2012-01-06 04:45:08
The levy will be set at a progressive rate between 20 and 40 percent on the excess of the average realized oil price from a base of $55 per barrel.
New capital rules for banks 'delayed to 2H'
2012-01-05 08:00:34
Current economic conditions said to lead officials to rethink timing
iPhone 4S to hit China market
2012-01-05 10:04:57
Apple announced that iPhone 4S will be available in China and 21 other countries as of Jan 13.
Ministry predicts new surge in ODI
2012-01-05 07:18:25
Outbound direct investment for 2011-15 is expected to register double-digit annual growth.
Big cities' home prices slide again
2012-01-05 08:00:34
A new report shows average property prices in the country's 100 biggest cities fell further last month, sliding 0.25 percent from November.
More trade friction ahead as protectionism surges
2012-01-05 02:30:13
Chinese exporters are likely to encounter more trade barriers in 2012 as trade protectionism resurges, the Ministry of Commerce said.
Risk high on agenda of financial meeting
2012-01-04 07:50:12
Risk control is expected to be a chief topic during the approaching two-day National Financial Work Conference.
Power shortfalls 'to persist'
2012-01-04 07:51:08
Coal prices 'will rebound' after government controls expire.