China's cross-border e-commerce bids farewell to "tax-free" age
A change of China's tax policy on retails sales on cross-border e-commerce platforms has triggered mixed feelings among buyers and sellers as the policy is expected to raise retail prices.
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China Focus: Chinese economy improving amid pro-growth measures
The Chinese economy is showing signs of warming as observers eagerly await the release of first-quarter GDP data next week.
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China's forex reserves end falling streak
China's foreign exchange reserves unexpectedly increased in March, ending a falling streak since November, central bank data showed on Thursday.
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China's manufacturing sector to see higher standards
China will aim to bring over 90 percent of domestic standards in key manufacturing areas up to international levels by 2020, up from the current 70 percent.
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Companies
COSCO's acquisition of Greek Piraeus Port to further contribute to local economy
China COSCO Shipping Corporation Limited entered into a deal with Greece's privatization fund HRADF on Friday to take over a 67-percent stake in the European nation's main port of Piraeus.
JD works with Yamato to speed up cross-border e-commerce delivery
Chinese online retailer JD.com will work with Japanese logistics firm Yamato to speed up cross-border delivery of goods bought on JD's overseas online marketplace.
Half of Chinese listed property developers see profit declines in 2015
Half of China's listed property developers saw their net profits decline last year as the country's real estate market cooled.
