Why China stock market remains lackluster

The Shanghai Composite Index rose 9.41 percent in 2015 ... Even compared to deposits, the stock market pales in returns. One can get a guaranteed return of 4 percent from a three-year time deposit. That means they can obtain an accumulative risk-free ... ( read original story ...)

China-led Shanghai grouping offers challenge to G-7

QINGDAO, China -- As the two-day meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization kicked off in the northeastern Chinese city of Qingdao on Saturday, the host was working hard to present a picture of unity among its member-states and four observers. ( read original story ...)

China’s Xi hails ‘unity’ of security bloc led with Russia

On the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in the coastal ... has sought since 2008 to become a full member of the China- and Russia-led security group. SCO states also include four ex-Soviet central Asian republics and new members ... ( read original story ...)