National Public Radio ran an interesting story this week on how the global economic slowdown is affecting China. In the words of NPR reporter Louisa Lim: The export sector - which has driven 30 years of double-digit growth rates - is struggling badly.

China Briefing News and The Edge Daily both reported on Friday that the China Securities Regulatory Commission has stopped looking at IPO applications in an effort to boost stock prices.

The Street was among several news sources that reported earlier this week on Warren Buffett's move into China. Buffett's MidAmerican Energy Holdings Co., has announced plans to invest about $230 million in BYD Co., a Chinese car and battery maker.

After five years of tight monetary policy, China's central bank announced a cut in a key interest rate Monday. According to an AP report, the bank said it was lowering the rate on one-year yuan-denominated loans by 0.27 percent to 7.20 percent...

Ever wonder where the best place to do business in China is? If you're really interested in China, you probably already know. It's Hangzhou, and it has been for years now...