New name for small business – “Micro-enterprises” next focus of government support

They are small and privately owned. They make ordinary, but increasingly good products. Most importantly, they start from nothing.

Europe confident about Chinese cars

French consultancy Roland Berger said in its latest report that Chinese carmakers are guaranteed to produce environmentally-friendly vehicles.

Beyond the metropolis – Luxury brands face challenges in lower-tier-cities

China is the future of luxury brands – so says consulting firm McKinsey and the accountants at PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Behind the shorting craze

An interesting discussion in the capital markets has been how individuals should position themselves against China-related investments amid a new round of skeptic bets against the country.

Web war never ends – People’s Daily grabs for share of the search market

It seemed the battle was over: Google abandoned China and Baidu reigned supreme at the top of the Chinese Web search market. But on the Web, the battle is never over.

Yum! hungers for mutton – KFC’s parent prepares for buyout of Little Sheep hotpot

Despite mock names like Kentucky Fried Sheep and Mutton Hut, Yum! Brands is serious about acquiring the hotpot chain Little Sheep.

Bosideng to woo European consumers

Bosideng, the country’s largest down apparel maker, recently purchased a $32.5-million (210 million yuan) property in London with plans to set up a flagship shop.

Million-dollar lunch – Investors target relationship and prestige at the Buffet feast

Who will have the lunch with Warren Buffett this year? Though the name is unknown, many suggest the bidder, who paid about $2.63 million for the three-hour lunch at New York’s Smith & Wollensky steakhouse, is likely from China.

Weibo to launch English service

Sina Weibo may offer an English version of its service before the year is out, Xinhua News Agency reported.

Here it comes! – Individual traders await international stock board

Shang Fulin, head of the country’s securities regulator, has given his approval. So has Tu Guangshao, Shanghai’s deputy mayor in charge of the finances.