Business
New calls to protect P/T internet employees
The welfare of part-time workers on online platforms is in urgent need of protection, as a lack of formal labor contracts is widespread in the booming industry, reports cnr.cn.
Canadian entrepreneur thinks new domain names may boost business startups in China
Colin Campbell, one of the best-known international internet infrastructure entrepreneurs, recently visited Beijing Foreign Studies University, providing guidance to students interested in starting up their own internet business upon graduation.
China's economic development zones see steady trade growth in 2017
China's national economic development zones reported steady trade growth in 2017, according to the Ministry of Commerce.
Morgan Stanley eyes bigger presence in Chinese market
Morgan Stanley is seeking a stronger presence in China due to wider opening in financial sector and a growing middle income group.
Construction of Thai-Chinese high-speed rail to start fully next year
The construction of a Thai-Chinese high-speed rail between Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima in northeastern Thailand is expected to get fully started early next year.
Tencent sues Jinri Toutiao and Douyin for unfair competition
China's Internet giant Tencent announced on Friday that it has filed a lawsuit against the operators of Jinri Toutiao and Douyin at the Haidian District People's Court in Beijing for unfair competition.
US Secretary of Commerce arrives in Beijing for talks
It's being reported that United States Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross has arrived in Beijing earlier than originally scheduled.
EU initiates dispute with U.S. at WTO
The European Union (EU) on Friday requested consultations with the United States on its steel and aluminum tariffs, under the dispute settlement framework of the World Trade Organization (WTO), a WTO official said.
US to impose tariffs on steel, aluminum from EU, Canada and Mexico
The Trump administration is announcing tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from the European Union, Canada and Mexico. The move is sure to raise worries of a trade war with American allies.
Alibaba to bring down logistics costs for manufacturers
Alibaba's logistics service Cainiao had been working on a smart national logistics network that aimed to reduce logistics costs and aid the development of the manufacturing industry.
Chinese consumers' demands for imported goods remain high
The results of a recent survey by China's Ministry of Commerce suggest that the demand of Chinese consumers for imported products remains high.
Noodle vending machines reopen in Shanghai
Unmanned noodle vending machines have reopened in Shanghai, having been shuttered by city authorities because of concerns about food safety and a lack of appropriate business licenses.
China's manufacturing PMI rises to 51.9 in May
The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector came in at 51.9 in May, up from 51.4 in April, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said Thursday.
China will open wider to attract foreign investment
China will roll out more foreign investor-friendly measures to further boost opening-up and economic upgrading, the State Council decided at an executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday.
China to further cut import tariffs for daily consumer goods
China will further cut import tariffs for daily consumer goods starting July 1, the State Council decided at an executive meeting chaired by Premier Li Keqiang on Wednesday.
U.S. delegation arrives in Beijing for trade consultations
A delegation from the United States arrived in Beijing on Wednesday afternoon for the continuing China-U.S. economic and trade consultations, according to China's Ministry of Commerce.
China urges U.S. to keep promise on trade issues
China on Wednesday urged the U.S. side to keep its promise on bilateral trade issues, and act in accordance with the spirit of recent joint statement.
Chinese airline to launch Guangzhou-Nairobi direct weekly flight
China Southern Airlines has announced the launch of a new flight between Nairobi and Guangzhou in a move expected to increase volume of trade and cultural interactions among the two countries.
U.S. largest seafood company wants to sell Alaska fish directly to China
The U.S. largest seafood company, Trident Seafoods, is changing its strategy to sell Alaska seafood directly to China, a media report said Tuesday.
China acts tough on insurance industry violations
Chinese regulators have taken a tough stance against violations in the insurance industry, meting out millions of dollars in fines in the first four months of 2018.