China’s stocks slip to 2017 low led by energy, mining declines

The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 0.4 per cent to the lowest close since December 29. Energy companies dragged down the gauge, led by China Petroleum & Chemical Corp, after New York crude slid yesterday. Shandong Gold Mining Co lost 2.5 per cent after ... ( read original story ...)

Lujiazui lures financial talent with London trainee program

Participants of a financial talent training program based in London is partially run by Shanghai's financial hub Lujiazui. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Shanghai's financial hub Lujiazui has begun accepting applications for its financial talent ... ( read original story ...)

Shanghai mapping a course for freer trade, less fraud

CONTINUED reforms in Shanghai’s financial system are high on the agenda as the city forges ahead with plans to become a global financial and commercial hub. Those reform proposals include tariff reduction in the city’s pilot Free Trade Zone and tighter ... ( read original story ...)

Foreign business skeptical of China’s promised opening

Zhu Haifeng, a retail investor, said it would not change much for him, as he can already buy foreign shares through the Shanghai-Hong Kong Stock Connect scheme, and he didn’t see much likelihood of overseas firms rushing to invest in China. ( read original story ...)

Bright lights, big fashion

Shanghai is a city developing at an astounding pace ... sumptuous camel were constructed in a way that fused traditional Italian craftsmanship with forward-thinking technology, and frayed fabrics, trompe l’oeil prints and jacquards were patched together ... ( read original story ...)