Many US companies hit hard around the world by the global economic downturn have reported profits from their dealings in China, according to a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai.

Action seems to be hotting up on the iron ore price negotiation front with steelmaker Baosteel Group replacing China Iron and Steel Association (CISA) as the chief negotiator for the Chinese side in its talks with the big three iron ore suppliers, BHP Billiton, Rio Tinto and Vale.

Six out of 10 Chinese white-collar workers say they are feeling over-fatigued due to work and other pressures, a survey has found.

Roberta Lipson believes foreign hospitals have played a part in changing healthcare in China.

Almost seven in 10 Chinese are willing to pay a higher price for energy and other products to mitigate climate change, even though only about three in 10 think it is a "serious problem".