Jaguar set to rev up Chinese sales

Jaguar Land Rover has pledged to increase its sales in China, the Government said on the sidelines of a visit by a senior Chinese politican yesterday. - 11/01/2011, Business News

Eight arrested over masked asylum-seeker

Hong Kong authorities have arrested eight people suspected of helping to smuggle a young Chinese passenger – disguised as an elderly white man – on a flight to Canada.- 11/01/2011, Asia

China keen on low profile for UK trade delegation

A delegation of 150 Chinese businessmen arrives in Britain tomorrow, led by a rising star in the Beijing hierarchy who is expected to take over as the country's premier in the next two years.- 08/01/2011, Home News

2011 fashion trend: Western brands to cater to emerging markets

An increasing number of Western brands will launch new products or even new brands dedicated to consumers in emerging markets in 2011, according to the London-based trend-spotting firm Trendwatching.com.- 23/12/2010, Fashion

China bars English words in all publications

Chinese newspapers, books and websites will no longer be allowed to use English words and phrases, the country's publishing body has announced, saying the "purity" of the Chinese language is in peril.- 22/12/2010, Life & Style

Chinese wine drinkers keen on familiar images

Chinese consumers seem to be won over by plays on cultural symbolism on Bordeaux wine labels. - 11/12/2010, Food & Drink

2011 fashion trend: Western brands to cater to emerging markets

An increasing number of Western brands will launch new products or even new brands dedicated to consumers in emerging markets in 2011, according to the London-based trend-spotting firm Trendwatching.com.- 09/12/2010, Fashion

Chinese limo aims to catch Western brands

Chinese automaker Hongqi is finally readying its exclusive HQE limousine for production, according to media reports from China.- 03/12/2010, Motoring

Johann Hari: China must realise that this man is a patriot

When the Nobel Peace Prize is presented next week, the stage will be empty and echoing. The winner – Liu Xiaobo – will be 5,000 miles away, condemned to a filthy cell for the crime of trying to defend his fellow Chinese citizens.- 01/12/2010, Johann Hari

Vatican outrage as Chinese bishop ordained

The Vatican denounced China yesterday for ordaining a bishop without papal consent, accusing the government-backed church of damaging the faith and warning that the bishop risked excommunication.- 25/11/2010, Asia

Upscale French department store set to expand in China

Galeries Lafayette has announced that it will open its first location in China by the end of 2014.- 24/11/2010, Fashion

China rescues mine workers

Rescuers have saved 29 men from underground floods in a Chinese coal mine. - 22/11/2010, Asia

Armless pianist begins world tour

Chinese armless pianist Liu Wei is geering up to take his skills on a world tour. - 19/11/2010, Asia

Caledon agrees to Chinese buy

The Chinese quest to secure supplies of leading commodities continued yesterday, with Australia's Caledon Resources agreeing to be bought by state-owned investment group Guangdong Rising Assets Management Co for £252m.- 09/11/2010, Business News

China signs $20bn deals with France

The Chinese President Hu Jintao oversaw the signing of multibillion-dollar aircraft and nuclear fuel contracts with French companies yesterday and pledged close co-operation as Paris prepares to take over the G20 presidency. - 05/11/2010, Business News