The flash Markit/HSBC Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) fell dramatically to a lower-than-expected 48.3 this month from 49.5 in January. That is much weaker than most forecasts, and is the lowest reading in seven months. A number below 50 signals contraction. January was the first time the measure dropped below 50 since July 2013. "The below […]

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Liu Han, who went missing a year ago, will go on trial in central china on charges of ‘organising, leading and participating in Mafia-like groups’

Since the start of his first administration, US President Barack Obama has repeated a simple mantra concerning other countries: “With power comes responsibility.” France has demonstrated repeatedly that it understands and accepts this responsibility; Germany may now be following suit.

In the last few years, investors, policymakers, and businesses have been devoting considerable attention to the so-called “middle-income trap.” As a result, emerging markets' downside risks are increasingly shaping the consensus forecast – a poor basis for investment and policy decisions.

A senior US military officer says a 2013 Chinese military exercise was designed to prepare for a ‘short, sharp war’ against Japan to seize disputed islands in the East China Sea

The case of Guangdong factory worker accused of public order offences could mark the end of a time of relative tolerance for China’s labour movement

Intel Capital, the investment arm of U.S. chip maker Intel Corp., says it has invested in three Chinese cloud computing and big data firms, according to a company announcement. Intel Capital has invested in Shanghai Yeapoo Information Technology. It has also signed agreements to invest in Tianjin Zhongke BlueWhale Information Technology and Wuxi China Cloud […]

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Shanghai-based Chinese Yelp-like review website Dianping.com says it has received strategic investment from Tencent, according to a company announcement. The amount of the investment is not disclosed, but Tencent will hold a 20% stake of Dianping after the deal. The founding team of Dianping, including CEO Zhang Tao, will continue to hold a controlling stake […]

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Shanghai, China, February 20, 2014 /ChinaNewswire.com – Xinwengao.com/ – To address this type of concern, the Anti-Trust Asia Pacific Summit 2014is to be launched in Hong Kong on June 26-27, with organizers bringing extensive expertise of eight previous annual anti-trust events in Mainland China, as well as bringing together participants from across the Asia Pacific … >>>

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Alibaba's two wholly-owned subsidiaries in America plan to open a new e-commerce site named "11 Main". Vendio and Auctiva will work together on the new site, which will focus on medium- and high-end products. Vendors from the fashion and jewelry industries will provide high-quality products via the website. The new website will be operated and […]