Stocks on the Chinese mainland fell to their lowest level in more than two years on Tuesday.

The present trend can be traced back to the latter half of 2010 as shipping companies across the world started using larger vessels.

With China's export growth continually decelerating and possibly falling to zero next year, the government is set to take action to prevent further declines.

Chinese banks are still trying to lend as much as possible, which is likely to lead to more non-performing loans, said a source close to government decision-makers on Monday....

China's share of the world's total exports might decline for the first time in 16 years in 2012 because of weaker world demand and a stronger yuan.

Turning 30 is cause for a big party, so when Chang Jie celebrated his 30th birthday at a karaoke bar in Beijing recently, cases of 2009 Chateau Lafite were in high demand.

Stalled talks mean the country will still have to wait for membership.