Listed Chinese iron and steel companies reported wide-ranging losses in the first three quarters against the backdrop of sluggish demand and renminbi depreciation.

China's steel production capacity is likely to peak in 2016 as capacity is eliminated, gradually outpacing additions, Fitch Ratings has predicted.

Despite the summery weather in South China, the annual automotive show in Guangzhou has felt some chill from the slowdown of the world's largest auto market.

Beijing Capital Co Ltd, the largest water service company in China, said on Thursday that it would consider acquiring overseas clean technology firms to meet the country's urgent needs in sewage and solid waste treatment.

The financial authorities released more measures on Friday to further promote the development of the Beijing-based National Equities Exchange and Quotations, better known as the "New Third Board".

Slowing economic growth and shrinking energy consumption mean that meeting the government's ambitious goal for renewable energy consumption will remain a tough challenge as China's energy sector embarks on a restructuring program in the coming five years.

Positive sales momentum for China's property sector, a major pillar for economic growth, will continue in the last quarter of 2015, Moody's Investors Service said Thursday.

Given looming downward pressure and ongoing economic restructuring, a lower average annual growth target of 6.5 percent will be acceptable and attainable for the world's second largest economy in the next five years, according to analysts.