Correction

An article last Friday on this page about Occupy Taobao misstated the company of analyst Kang Yan. Kang is from Roland Berger, not Accenture.

Occupy Taobao – Venders protest over e-commerce woes

Tens of thousands of disenfranchised Americans have “occupied” Wall Street over the last few weeks to protest the country’s high unemployment and other problems.

Western Union expands agent network

For those living and working in Beijing, transferring even a modest amount of money out of the country can be a confusing task. That may change thanks to popular US money-transfer agent Western Union’s large-scale expansion into the mainland market.

More than a vacation – Start-ups aim to try ideas in the market

Ask any young entrepreneur why he or she wants to start a business and most will admit the ability to schedule your own holidays is a major draw. But when taking the plunge into business ownership, time off should be the last thing on one’s mind, experts warn.

Crown to expand presence in China with Li Na

Entering the China market can be a daunting task for any foreign company. While foreign brands and technology alone were enough to attract Chinese consumers a decade ago, today it takes more than a Chinese spokesperson to succeed.

Retailers fail – Rising rent, empty stores spell lights out for Pacific

When US retail giants Home Depot and Best Buy left China earlier this year, analysts blamed it on a failure to cater to local habits. But even stores that are embracing consumers’ passions are not excelling in sales.

Foreign firms find need for social responsibility

Foreign businesses in China are focusing more on supporting sustainable, green economy as part of their corporate social responsibility (CSR) strategies – policies increasingly important to success in the market.

Behind the rich list – Suspicion surrounds the nation’s tycoons

Deng Xiaoping once said, “To get rich is glorious.” Today, the nation commands the world’s second most powerful economy and appears to be awash in billionaires. Yet most of its nouveau riche choose to remain hidden.

Questions of style: ‘Good’ designs sink foreign websites

Global brand-name products, from Apple gadgets to Louis Vuitton bags, have been flocking to China in recent years to tap one of the world’s biggest market.

Innovation critical to banking industry

A market survey warns that commercial banks must focus on financial product innovation if they want to achieve sustainable growth and a presence on the world market.