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World Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim speaks during a media briefing April 16, 2015, in Washington, D.C.
World Bank Supports Hunan, Chongqing in Budget Reform Programs

The World Bank has recently funded the budget reform programs of two local Chinese governments. The loan, amounting to $200 million each, will be used to develop a strong and sustainable foundation for the finances of Hunan and Chongqing.

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Valuable lessons you need to know to become a millionaire

If you have wondered how the millionaires have made their millions and become successful in business, it is a combination of clever business decisions, taking on greater risks when it comes to investments, and basic values and discipline when it comes to financial management.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs delivers a keynote address at the 2005 Macworld Expo on Jan. 11, 2005.
How to make quick yet effective business decisions

As business leaders, it is not only important that you make a good and effective decision for the good of your company or business. It is also important that you know how to make fast decisions when the situation calls for it.

Alibaba founder and executive chairman Jack Ma shakes hands with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump during their meeting at Trump Tower on Jan. 9.
Alibaba’s Jack Ma Calls for ‘More Friendly’ China-US Relationship

Alibaba founder and executive chairman Jack Ma met with President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, Jan. 9, which both sides described as a positive meeting.

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Foreign stores sell food products in Yangshan Bonded Port Area at the Shanghai Free Trade Zone.
China Opens Up Opportunities for Foreign Investment to Boost Competitiveness, Attract Foreign Capital

The Chinese government has lifted restrictions on foreign investment in sectors such as services, manufacturing and mining, to enhance the country’s competitiveness in the global market as well as attract foreign capital into the country.

An employee piles bundles of yuan notes in an offshore bank.
China’s Efforts to Boost the Yuan May Further Agitate Trump: Analysts

The efforts of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) to keep the yuan’s decline may further lead U.S. President-elect Donald Trump to punish China, which it had earlier accused of manipulating its currency, analysts said.

President Xi Jinping of China attends a bilateral meeting with President Barack Obama at the Nuclear Security Summit March 31, 2016, in Washington, D.C.
Davos: China’s Xi to Talk About Globalization

Xi Jinping will be the first sitting Chinese leader at the World Economic Forum’s annual event this month. The Chinese president plans to promote "inclusive globalization" in Davos.

L to R) President-elect Donald Trump and French businessman Bernard Arnault, chief executive officer of LVMH, emerge from the elevators to speak to reporters at Trump Tower, Jan. 9, 2017, in NY.
Trump’s Provocation of Trade War with China Will Result in Lose-Lose Situation

With the recent issue on Trump’s handling of diplomatic relations with China, paired with the current economic situation, analysts say that a trade war will only result to both countries suffering in the end.

A parcel getting delivered to customers.
Cross-border Shopping Expected to Bring More Sales This Year

Cross-border online shopping is where individuals can buy goods abroad with lower taxes. This also allows consumers to have their purchases delivered right at their own doorstep.

Chinese employees are enjoying deeper pockets than their counterparts in Asia.
Chinese Pulse: Survey Reveals What Makes Employees Stay

Zhao Di, a human resources employee in Suzhou, was interviewed by the Global Times on a topic that concerns many Chinese: what makes employees stay in their jobs?

Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars, speaks at the Mercedes-Benz reveal at the 2017 North American Int'l Auto Show on Jan. 9, 2017.
China Car Sales Revved Up in 2016, Highest in Recent Years

Global car manufacturers have recently posted their sales records, revealing an increase in the world’s largest markets. However, manufacturers and analysts alike warn about a possible slowdown in sales this year.

China's pension problem is set to aggravate in the absence of medical system applications.
Issues in Merging Pension Market with Medical System Put China’s Old People in Peril

China’s burgeoning pension market, which has yet to undergo massive development, is currently facing problems over hitches in merging it with the Chinese medical system, as well as thinning government pension funds. Such looms amid the country’s increasingly aging society.

Morgan Stanley's New York headquarters are seen on April 17, 2014 in New York City.
Morgan Stanley, UBS Planning to Raise Stakes in China to 49%

American Morgan Stanley and Swiss UBS are planning expansions in China, raising their stakes to 49 percent in separate joint venture deals. The two foreign banks committed to expanding their operations in the country.

Apple CEO Steve Jobs delivers a keynote address at the 2005 Macworld Expo January 11, 2005
4 Ways to be successful in business

There is no shortcut to achieving success, unless you are lucky enough to be born to take over an existing flourishing family business.

A couple walk through a Volkswagen auto dealership in Beijing.
Volkswagen Recall in China: 50,000 Vehicles to Be Pulled Out Due to Faulty Brake Design

Nearly 50,000 vehicles made by German auto giant Volkswagen in China will be recalled starting next month due to brake design defects, the Economic Times said in a report.

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