Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday called on the business circles to actively participate in and promote BRICS economic cooperation so as to make tangible contributions to economic growth and job creation.

Senior Hong Kong officials warned on Wednesday that rioters will never achieve any of their demands through illegal acts, as the city descended into chaos for a third consecutive day.

China may announce a three-year action plan on reforming China's State-owned enterprises next year to promote mixed-ownership reform, cut government subsidies and improve earnings at home and abroad, experts and business executives said on Wednesday.