New loans for China's SMEs up 23% in Q1

2010-07-22 08:51:33

The total new loans for China's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) grows faster than that for big companies, as the government measures to allow easier access to financing have begun to take effect, according to a Chinese central bank official.

APEC ministers stress SMEs as engine of growth

2010-10-04 08:50:14

Ministers and senior officials in charge of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) from Pacific Rim economies stressed on Sunday that SMEs are a significant growth engine within the Asia-Pacific region.

Long-term goal crucial for growth of SMEs

2010-10-04 08:46:44

A long-term goal by 2020 is essential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Pan Pacific region to grow together rapidly, a Chinese official said during an APEC ministerial meeting held in Gifu of Japan on Oct2-3.

Mainland tourists contribute $3.2 billion to Taiwan

2011-07-05 17:14:28

Travelers from the Chinese mainland are estimated to have contributed $3.25 billion to Taiwan by March 2011 since a travel ban between the two sides was lifted in July 2008, the Xinhuanet reported Tuesday.

Hong Kong stocks close down 0.1% - July 5

2011-07-05 16:55:59

Hong Kong stocks shed 22.52 points, or 0.1 percent, to close at 22,747.95 on Tuesday.

Nobel laureate: Time for China to play stronger role

2011-07-05 16:55:05

The timing is right for China to play a stronger role in reforming the global financial order, and there should be a "global reserve currency" with China as a part of the basket, said Joseph Stiglitz on Tuesday in Beijing, in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.

Putting your love on the line

2011-07-05 16:26:53

A group of newly-wed railway workers get a fast start to married life by tying the knot at Shanghai's Hongqiao railway station on July 2. Twenty four couples chose to marry on the new Beijing-Shanghai High-speed railway.

China stock index futures close mixed -- July 5

2011-07-05 16:18:50

China's stock index futures closed mixed on Tuesay with the contract for July, the most actively traded, up 1.2 points, or 0.04 percent, from the previous day to 3,119 points.