Trap or treat? Funds to raise billions for tech IPOs in China

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - Asset managers began fundraising for six ... and the money will be used to fund mainland listings of homegrown tech firms such as smartphone maker Xiaomi [IPO-XMGP.HK] and e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding. The launch of the ... ( read original story ...)

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 ...)