Singles' Day Online Shopping: 007 Boosts China's Double 11 As Festival Makes Record Sales Of $4.5B In 75 Minutes
Daniel Craig and Kevin Spacey helped "hand-chopping" shoppers spend $4.5 billion in 75 minutes.
How China's Singles' Day Festival Became The World's Largest Online Shopping Phenomenon -- And How It May Withstand China's Slowdown
This year, online retailers are pulling out all the stops to ensure sales continue to boom -- but can it withstand China's economic slowdown?
Capital Flight From China: Why Investors Are Taking Their Money Elsewhere
Worries about China's economy, currency and reforms have led to record capital outflows in recent months, prompting the Chinese authorities to change tactics.
China And Taiwan Leaders Talk After Seven Decades, 'We Are Brothers,' Says Xi
Leaders of China and Taiwan say their first talks in some seven decades will bring long-term benefits, but critics in Taiwan demonstrate against the historic meeting.
Presidents Of China And Taiwan Hold Historic Talks At First Meeting In More Than Six Decades
In a controversial first meeting since China's 1949 revolution, Chinese President Xi Jinping tells Taiwanese counterpart Ma Ying-jeou they are "brothers."
China And Taiwan Presidents To Meet For First Time Since Communist Revolution, Ahead Of Key Taiwan Elections
Xi Jinping will meet Ma Ying-jeou in Singapore on Saturday — in a historic move that could influence Taiwan's upcoming presidential elections.
China Arrests Top Editor In Xinjiang As New Party Discipline Rules Target Opposition To Official Line
Critics say new Communist Party rules and laws targeting online rumors threaten debate and freedom of expression.
China Unveils First Major Homegrown Passenger Jet, Seen As Potential Competitor For Boeing And Airbus
The C919 will make its maiden flight next year following delays, as the government seeks to promote China's domestic aviation industry.
China Needs 6.5% Growth, Leaders Say, In First Confirmation Of Lower Target For Coming Years
Premier Li Keqiang spoke of maintaining annual growth "of at least 6.5 percent,” at a conference in Seoul on Sunday.
Despite Reform, High Cost Of Living Puts Many Chinese Off Having A Second Child
China's relaxation of its one-child policy is aimed at boosting the economy, but many citizens say having a second child is simply too costly.
China's New Five-Year Plan Includes 'Slower But Quality Growth,' Pensions For All, And Easier Foreign Investment
China's upcoming five-year plan, which is to be approved next March, seeks to create a moderately well-off society by 2020, despite economic challenges.
China Scraps One-Child Policy To Stimulate Consumption And Investment During Economic Slowdown
Experts say allowing another 3 million to 8 million births a year will add 0.5 percent to GDP growth and tackle China's population problem.
South China Sea Tensions: Head Of US Pacific Fleet To Visit China, Navy Chiefs To Talk Too
Harry Harris is expected to visit Beijing next Monday, and the heads of the two navies will also hold a video conference to discuss the South China Sea row.
China Warns US Over South China Sea Dispute, As Media Say Beijing Is 'Not Afraid' Of War With US
China summons U.S. ambassador over naval patrol near islands it claims, as Chinese defense ministry warns of "consequences" if actions continue.
China Warns US To Think Again And Not Stir Trouble As US Navy Sails Close To Disputed Islands In South China Sea
China told the U.S. not to provoke trouble as the USS Lassen sailed into waters close to reclaimed Chinese islands in the South China Sea.
Chinese Communist Party Meets To Set Economic Direction For Next 5 Years, Amid Debate Over Growth Rates And Markets
As China's leaders meet to plan economic and social strategy for the next five years, some economists say market reform is more important than rapid growth.
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Chinese President's State Visit to UK: Tiaras, Trade Deals And Nuclear Projects -- But No Protests Allowed
China's state-controlled media highlighted the "landmark" deal to build a nuclear reactor in the U.K. - while downplaying tensions and protests.
China Warns Of 'Decisive Response' If US Vessels Sail Close To Disputed Islands In South China Sea
Analysts say the situation is "getting dangerous" as China adopts an increasingly assertive stance in the region.
Britain's Red Carpet Welcome For Chinese President Highlights Divisions Between UK And US Over China Policy
While the U.S. is warning China over its island-building in the South China Sea, Britain plans nuclear deals with Beijing.
China’s GDP Growth Falls To 6.9% In Third Quarter, Slowest Since 2009
Third-quarter GDP, which beat predictions, was still the lowest quarterly number witnessed by China since the global financial crisis of 2009.
Number Of Chinese Billionaires Rose By 242 In Past Year, Overtaking US For First Time, Despite Slowing Economy
As of mid-August, China has 596 billionaires — up 242 on 2014 — and above the U.S. figure of 537, according to the annual China Rich List.
Crackdown On Stock Market Reporting Shakes China’s Financial Journalists – And Presents A Threat To The World's Markets
As Beijing intensifies controls on the media, reporters are discovering that accuracy provides no defense against the wrath of those in charge.
China's Exports Fall Again, Though More Slowly; But Plunging Imports Fuel Worries About Economy
A 3.7 percent drop in exports beat some predictions, but imports plunged 20.4 percent, raising fears about China's domestic consumption.
Workers Protest As Chinese Telecoms Parts Supplier Goes Bankrupt
Thousands of factory workers and suppliers were affected after Shenzhen-based Fu Chang announced its closure, amid a slowdown in the market.
China’s First Ride-Hailing App License A 'Milestone' In Market Opening, And A Boost To Uber's Chinese Ambitions
Shanghai's granting of a license to Uber's local rival Didi Kuaidi could open the floodgates for a shake-up of China's taxi market, experts say.
China’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Fell Again In September, But Rate Of Decline Slows; Markets React With Surge
Chinese stocks rebounded, taking heart from the slowing pace of the fall in reserves, as investors returned to the markets after a week-long break.
China 'Golden Week' Travel: Record Numbers Brave Crowds, Gridlock, And Punishment For Bad Behavior
Despite an economic slowdown, Chinese tourism continues to grow -- as do frustrations for travelers.
China’s Nobel Prize To Boost Country’s Scientific Research, And Traditional Chinese Medicine
Experts say the Nobel prize for Dr. Tu Youyou breaks a psychological barrier, but systemic challenges remain.
China Responds Cautiously To TPP Deal, Which Analysts Say Will Bring Pressure For Faster Reforms
Analysts say the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal poses questions for Beijing, but may spur economic reforms.
China's Manufacturing Sector Sees Sharpest Fall In Over 6 Years, But Economists See Hope For Rebound
Export orders, output and manufacturing employment all fell at the fastest rate since 2009, according to a survey, but economists see a rebound in the fourth quarter.
