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The article discusses about the Foreign investment opportunities in China in the areas like technological innovations like Industrial robots. Intelligent economy and 5G, consumption upgrading including Unstaffed retail, Healthcare and Education and like Inter-city transportation, High-speed railways and Airports and communications hubs

The article focuses on the efforts of China's government to provide new opportunities for retrenched workers from various industries. It discusses issues on resettling workers in the country which is considered a challenge for the government as it cause direct impact on the interests of the workers. Information about the issuance of a guideline outlining several measures in relocating those affected workers in the coal and steel industries is presented.

The article discusses the highlights of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Week held from November 5-11, 2014 in Beijing, China. The topics in the meeting include regional economic integration, promoting innovative development, economic reform and growth, and strengthening connectivity and infrastructure development. The leaders that attended the event include Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of Chile Michelle Bachelet, and U.S. President Barack Obama.

The article focuses on the nuclear power projects relaunched by China in October 2012. It states that the projects have been relaunched pursuant to the nuclear accidents. It mentions that the national nuclear emergency plan of China that has been approved by the State Council specifies the response of national authorities and nuclear power operators to nuclear emergencies. It discusses the emergency preparedness of the Chinese government regarding nuclear safety and emergency response.

The article discusses the issues raised at the 2012 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference held in Doha, Qatar. It notes the desire of some developed countries to put binding targets on China because it has become a major greenhouse gas emitter and cites China's efforts towards ecological progress. Developing countries' call on developed countries to be more ambitious in emission reduction targets and assist them in finance, technology transfer and capacity building is also discussed.

The article reveals the development strategy for the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in China. During a conference on May 2010, President Hu Jintao presented the plans for the region, including the establishment of a medical and public health system, the improvement of the per-capita gross domestic product, and elimination of poverty. A series of policies have been developed for Xinjiang, such as a pilot reform on resource tax, exemption of enterprises from taxes, and establishment of commercial banks in remote areas.

Focuses on the successful return of the Shenzhou 6 capsule on the grasslands of Inner Mongolia, China. Elevation of the country's prestige in the world; Promotion of economic, scientific and national defense capabilities; Salutation of the astronauts aboard Shenzhou 6 Fei Junlong and Nie Haisheng after their successful landing.

Reports on the impact of China's entry into the World Trade Orgnization (WTO) on its economic condition. Fluctuation of the tariff rate for the year 2003; Benefits from China's WTO membership; Reformation of the trading system.

Focuses on the Chinese government's efforts in protecting world heritage sites. Nationwide education on the preservation of cultural and natural sites; Legal provisions on protecting the world heritages; Membership to the Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.

The article discusses that the China-U.S. trade dispute may further dampen the outlook for Chinese investment in the U.S.. It mentions according to a report, Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in the U.S. dropped over 80 percent year on year to just 5 billion dollar in 2018 from 29 billion dollar in 2017 and 46 billion dollar in 2016; and also mentions there was tougher enforcement by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).

The article focuses on the diplomatic relations between China and the U.S. in 2019. It states that both the nations have had good relation in past and they can continue like that if they opt for cooperation as the best choice for both of them. It also states that its been 40 years since the normalization of Sino-U.S. relations.

The article talks about the trade battles of United States and China, imposing tariffs on imports from China, accusing China of intellectual property theft, military aggression, the lack of trust and the rising tension on trade. It talks about China being blamed for manufacturing job loss, political backlash against China, product market restrictions, trade and investment, people-to-people interaction and mobility of goods as the pillars of the relation between United States and China.

The article discusses zero-emission transportation method adopted in China. It states Shenzhen in China is the first city in the world with full-scale adoption of electric buses with zero tailpipe emissions and cities around the globe have opted for e-buses and committed to achieve 100 percent zero emission by 2030 in the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit held in San Francisco in September 2018 adopting Shenzhen model. It notes e-buses facing the obstacle of higher costs has to be addressed.

The article discusses the 2018 Global Climate Action Summit (GCAS 2018) held in San Francisco, California from September 12-14. Topics mentioned include the plan by California to cooperate with China in climate protection programs, the management of climate change, and the policy by the government of China to reduce greenhouse gas emission, and the importance of electric vehicles in the reduction of greenhouse gas emission.

The article discusses the highlights of a joint press conference held by Ma Kai, state councilor and secretary general of the State Council, Xie Xuren, minister of finance, and Zhou Xiaochuan, governor of the People's Bank of China. The officials answered questions related to Chinese macroeconomic policies. They also talked about the performance of the economy. In addition, they discussed the adoption of a strengthened monetary policy and a prudent fiscal policy.

The article deals with the Inaugural Annual Meeting of the New Champions 2007 held in Dalian, China on September 6-8, 2007. The summer annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) in China focused on global growth companies and multinationals. The panelists who participated in the meeting agreed that having global views, constantly striving for innovation, nurturing core competitiveness, training qualified staff and understanding local culture are among the key elements needed to face these challenges.

Focuses on the economic growth of Xiamen in southeast China's Fujian Province. Designation as a special economic zone in 1980; Gross domestic product; Trends in the city's export-oriented activities which depend on foreign trade; Strong link with foreign investment; Overview of several enterprises and foreign-funded companies; Trade relations with Taiwan.

Focuses on the regional economic conditions in China. Abundance of the region in mineral, water, ecological and tourism resources; Total grain output of the six provinces in the region; Gap in economic growth between the central region and the developed east. INSETS: What the Six Central Provinces Are Doing.;Policy Support..

Reports on the decision of People's Bank of China to follow a prudent monetary policy announced by governor Zhou Xiachuan in China. Growth of the supply of narrow money and broad money; Improvement of financial control and guide financial institutions to strengthen credit restructuring; Reduction of the goals of monetary policy. INSET: PBC's Tasks for 2005..

The article discusses highlights of the U.S.-China Investment Cooperation Forum hosted by the China Center for International Economic Exchanges (CCIEE) and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce held in Beijing, China on July 17. Topic focused on U.S.-China two-way investment. Resource persons include Thomas J. Donahue of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Zeng Peiyan of CCIEE, and Charlene Barshefsky at WilmerHale in Washington, D.C.

The article reports on the growing number of electronic book reader manufacturers in China. The interest in making e-readers first appeared in the country in 2006 when Tianjin Jinke Electronics Co. Ltd. launched its Hanlin e-reader. The market grew in 2009, with Hanvon Technologies Co. Ltd. leading information technology (IT) companies operating in the e-reader market. Amazon.com and Sony are reportedly planning to launch their own e-readers in the country and are expected to pose tough competition.

The article focuses on China's new policy regarding agriculture, farmers, and countryside development as well as the changes on the rural areas of China following the implementation of the reform. Chen Xiwen, Central Rural Work Leading Group director, states the three reasons in justifying the modification include agriculture is the economy's weakest link, the government and the society have responsibility of improving agriculture, and reforming economic system to further mobilize farmers. Reform in rural area is discussed in detail.

The article focuses on the 11th National People's Congress (NPC) held on March 5, 2008. In his government work report, Premier Wen Jiabao discussed China's economic issues, such as problems in economic development, and suggested ways to help try overcome them. Economists, local officials and deputies also shared their thoughts, including the newly appointed chief economist of the World Bank Lin Yifu, who said that China should develop regional small and medium-sized banks to provide financing services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The article deals with the condition of the Chinese economy, as discussed at the World Economic Forum's Inaugural Annual Meeting of the New Champions held in Dalian, China on September 6-8, 2007. According to Shang Fulin, chairman of China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), institutional investors have traded 44% of the shares in circulation in the country's capital market. The country also has had 10% gross domestic product (GDP) growth for the past four years.

The article focuses on the partnership of the Chinese government with the World Economic Forum (WEF), which was culminated during the Inaugural Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the WEF in Dalian, China on September 6-8. This relationship traces back to 1979, when Klaus Schwab, founder and executive chairman of the WEF, invited senior Chinese officials and entrepreneurs to participate in the forum. They include the late Vice Premier Huang Ju, incumbent Vice Premier Zeng Peiyan and State Councilor Hua Jianmin.

This section offers news briefs on the economic condition in China. The central bank finally raised the benchmark one-year deposit and lending interest rates of commercial banks on July 21, 2007. The country's fiscal revenue grew 30.6 percent year on year to 2.6 trillion yuan, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Finance. Real estate prices in China's 70 large and medium-sized cities rose 7.1 percent year on year in June 2007.

The article discusses the plan of establishing a foreign exchange investment agency in China. It is stated that China is the world's largest holder of foreign exchange reserves which reach $20 billion monthly. According to Premier Wen Jiabao at a press conference to close the annual session of the National People's Congress (NPC), China is preparing to establish a foreign exchange investment company. Concerns of foreign media regarding its impact on dollar assets are also discussed.

The article profiles Fritz Demopoulos, founder of Qunar.com. The company is a travel search engine based in Beijing, China. A personal background of Demopoulos is presented. Moreover, he started his career in China as a business development manager for New Corp. in 1997. Then, he co-founded the Chinese language sports Internet portal Shawei.com in 1999.

This article presents an interview with Han Feestra, director for China of the Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency, about the Netherlands' efforts to woo Chinese investors. Feenstra explains that at present there are around 100 Chinese companies in the Netherlands. Several Chinese companies are doing well in the Netherlands. Most Chinese companies who entered the Netherlands market started with setting up their own trading companies.

This articles explains that the forthcoming 10th China International Fair for Investment and Trade to held on September 8, 2006 in Xiamen is expected to play a more important part in transnational investment and cooperation. Topics for this year's fair include "introducing foreign direct investment" and "going global." This fair is the country's only national foreign investment promotion event.

The article focuses on Hainan Airlines' plan to consolidate its position with inroads into the European sector as it prepares to launch Grand China Air, China's largest privately owned airline group. The route to Brussels, Belgium indicates that the company is concentrating on developing the secondary market on the China-Europe sector and building a separate network to avoid head-to-head competition with other domestic airlines. Grand China Airlines will become a nationwide airline by merging four regional airlines.

Presents the stories of Taiwanese businessmen who have settled in mainland China to either start businesses or to further their careers, indicating a positive sign for closer cross-strait cooperation. Chuen Bao Carbide Group Chairman Liao Wanlung's investment in a tungsten steel company in Xiamen; Mark Agronomy Co. Ltd. Chairman Chen Yanhuang's construction of an exhibition hall and nursery in China.

Examines the pros and cons of the elimination of global restrictions on the textiles and clothing trade for Chinese companies. Increase in exported textiles and clothing; Inability of the Chinese exports to surge in the U.S. due to the presence of its rival Mexico; Forecasts on reduction of export tax rebates.

Reports on the impact of the weeklong National Holiday on the tourism sector in China. Estimated number of tourists; Revenues of airlines and scenic destinations.

Reports economic developments in China as of October 2004. Growth of the foreign trade value; Escalation of the investment by state-owned and state-holding enterprises; Continuation of industrial profit increase.

Presents economic statistics in China for 2004. Promulgation of the annual list of the China Top 500 corporations; Growth of a majority of industrial sectors in August 2004; Increase in the consumer price index; Increase in enterprise commodity prices; Largest trade surplus for foreign trade in August 2004.

Assesses the economic conditions in China. Trade in services; Foreign debts; RMB loans; Import and export; Trade between Chinese mainland and Hong Kong.

Focuses on issues concerning resource cities in China. Significance of successful economic transition of resource cities for sustained development in the country; Resource cities that have achieved preliminary success in transition; Reason why cities with potential resource should avoid economic narrow planning.

Presents news about the state of the market and economic indicators in China as March 2004. Consumer goods; Fixed assets investment; Foreign investment; Money supply; Automobile production.

Reports on the financial performance of the business sector in China in 20034. Increase in the global sales of Huawei Technologies; Total assets of financial institutions; Total of customs revenue.

Reports on the marketing and business strategies used by foreign corporations and businesses in China to localize their goods and services. Change of business tactics to lure the local market; Adaptation to local tastes and preferences; Comparison with the operations of the Chinese businesses in several countries worldwide.

Looks into the state of the market in China. Ranking of the oceanic industry in the middle oceanic countries in the world; Development of domestic mobile phones; Values of high technology export products.

Presents statistics reflecting the economic conditions in China as of February 2004. Automotive; Commodity pressures; Consumer prices; Industry; Foreign investment; Foreign trade.

This article presents information on per-capita disposable income of several Chinese cities. Per-capita disposable income of Beijing, China's urban residents reached 13,882.6 yuan in 2003, rising 11.4 percent year on year, according to data from the Beijing bureau of statistics (BBS). A statistical report from BBS revealed the factors that boosted the income growth. Continual growth of the economy in 2003, which brought the increase of enterprise profits and employee's salary, was the basic factor of the income growth.

Focuses on the performance of the Chinese economy in 2003. Total amount of gross domestic product; Output value of the high technology industry; Increase in the number of tourists who visited the country.

Presents economic indicators of various business sectors in China. Percentage increase of the foreign-funded enterprises and contractual foreign as of 2003; Decline in the non-performing bank loan rate as 2003; Growth in the automobile industry in China in 2003.

Reports developments related to commerce in China. Prediction on the increase of price of colored television sets; Growth of raw and processed materials; Rise of the gold prices per gram.

Reports developments related to commerce in January 8, 2004 in China. Expectation on the increase of the per-capita income of farmers; Improvement of imports and exports; Escalation of national total revenue.

Provides an outlook on the Chinese economy for 2004. Consumer demand; Impact of the SARS epidemic on the economy; Growth of consumer price; Price of means of production; Factors for price rise; Coal output in 2003; Paid-in foreign capital generated by China; Rise in the number of foreign-funded enterprises; Foreign investment.

Presents business and economic news in China recent as of December 18, 2003. Increase in prices of main agricultural products since 1997; Growth in state-owned and private business enterprises; Price forecast for the grain and cotton markets in 2004.