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Focuses on the economic performance of the private sector in China. Growth of gross domestic product; Fixed assets investment; Percentage of purchasing price index.

Focuses on the job market in China. Demand and supply in the job market; Vacant job positions; Foreign trade.

Presents data on the status of the market of various industries in China. Condition of the dairy industry; Importation of commercial products; Per capita disposable income of urban residents.

Reports on the state of the different economic sectors in China as of November 2003. Real estate sector; Automotive industry; Economic performance of different provinces.

Reports on the economic condition in China. Percentage increase in gross domestic product; Improvement in planting area and decrease in grain, oil and sugar output; Sustainability of the urban and rural incomes related to growth from January to September.

Discusses the status of the market in China as of October 23, 2003. Real estate; Consumer confidence; Foreign investment; Fixed assets investment; Consumption.

Compares urban resident consumption of four cities in China. Ranking of Beijing; Percentage of the growth rate; Increase of resident consumption in clothes, transport and communication.

Presents statistics on illustrating the state of the Chinese economy as of October 9, 2003. Gross domestic product (GDP) growth; Primary industry; Imports and exports.

Looks into the condition of the economy of China considering the state of the market for various industries. Growth of the gross domestic product of the country; Sustainability of the money supply; Evaluation of the national financial revenue of the nation.

Reports on the effort of 15 cities in the Yangtze River Delta to ensure free travel among them to promote market integration in the most productive region in China. Benefits of the proposed travel system; Amount absorbed in foreign direct investments; Construction of roads and a three-hour freeway circle in the Yangtze Delta; Corresponding changes in the way each city government works.

An excerpt from the article "Financing Rural China," which was published in the "Securities Times" is presented.

The article presents insights on the expected stability of Chinese economy in 2012. It cites the annual Central Economic Work Conference that examined the country's economic development. It points out that the economy has been affected by weak economic recovery in the U.S. and the deteriorating debt crisis in the European Union. It also mentions China's effort to deal with inflation in 2012.

The article discusses the manufacturing of electronic vehicles (EV) as an emerging industry in China. Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) showing the production of EVs as of 2010 are provided. The EV industry has been cited as one of the strategic emerging industries in China's 12th Five-Year Plan, according to the article. An overview of efforts of the Chinese government to promote EVs is provided.

The article reports on the pension program for unemployed urban residents in China. The Chinese government launched the program on July 1, 2011 which will benefit the 50 million unemployed urban residents of the country. A basic pension system for urban employees in the country was established in 1997 and had covered 257 million urban residents in 2010. The program will cover unemployed urban residents above the age of 16 and urban residents aged 60 or older will directly receive a monthly basic pension of 55 Chinese yuan.

The article discusses the opening of the Beijing-Shanghai High-Speed Railway in June 2011. The railway will link the two largest cities in China. Although it was built to run up to 380 kilometers per hour, a ruling by the Ministry of Railways will limit the speed to 300 kilometers per hour, citing energy efficiency and affordability of tickets. The railway will also offer online ticketing service.

The author discusses the latest developments in the bid to sell traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) around the world. He claims that the failure to license TCM products in the European Union (EU), which is the biggest herbal medicine market in the world, is a big blow to China's TCM industry. He reports that the country's TCM industry is also hindered by an acute shortage of investment in research and development, among others.

The article regards inflation as China's biggest challenge with the consumer price index (CPI) hitting a 32-month high of 5.4 percent. With food, rental costs, and utility prices steadily increasing, the low-income group and those living in poverty are worst hit. Following the nationwide minimum wage increase in 2010, a new round was started by Jiangsu Province, followed by Shanghai, Shanxi Province, Chongqing and Zhejiang Province.

The article offers an overview of the economic and social development plans for China for 2011 to 2015 which were approved at the Fourth Session of the 11th National People's Congress on March 14, 2011. The plans focus on changing its economic development model to economic restructuring system as well as on the yearly gross domestic product (GDP) growth goal of 7 per cent. The Chinese government also shows interest in expanding domestic consumption to stimulate economic growth.

The article comments on the mounting inflationary pressures caused by rising food prices in China. It notes the measures adopted by both central and local governments to curb inflation and alleviate consumers' burden since November 2010. The measures include raising the minimum wages, hiking the reserve requirement ratio, and enhancing price supervision. Inflation is expected to ease in the second half of 2011.

This article focuses on the determination of the government and economic policy makers in China to maintain a stable and relatively fast economic growth. The top leaders who attended the annual Central Economic Work Conference promised to fight inflation and continue restructuring the economy to improve the livelihood of the people. The country's economy grew at a healthy pace of 10.6% in the first three quarters of 2010. However, there is concern over inflation which reached 5.1% in November, a 28-month high.

The author talks about the probability of a currency war in the global economy if serious actions are not taken. According to the author, the depreciation was brought about by the devaluation by countries like the U.S., the European Union and Japan of their currencies to better their own economies. The author places its hope on the upcoming G20 summit in Seoul, South Korea which will give participating leaders an opportunity to address this threat.

The author comments on the results of China's 11th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development (2006-2010).

The article discusses China's economic situation as of August 2010. It says that though the country's gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 10.3% for the second quarter compared to 11.9% in the first quarter, it is extremely modest. Though foreign investors are concerned, it claims that such a slack is necessary to ensure a more stable recovery. Reasons for the slow down are due to measures by the government to mitigate the growth of industries that consume large amounts of energy and the creation of energy saving and emission reduction activities.

The article discusses several signs of the faltering recovery of the global economy in June 2010 including the slowing performance in the manufacturing sector.

The article comments on the pace of the economic recovery of China following the global financial crisis with focus on the evolution of the country's railway system. It emphasizes the developments in railway system of the country, including the opening of the Wuhan-Guangzhou High-speed Railway and of the Beijing-Tianjin Intercity Railway. Railways are deemed cheaper, more comfortable, and a low-carbon alternative for a country with a huge population and wide territory. Moreover, the U.S. appears interested in China's expertise in railway construction.

The author reflects on the criticism of the value of the renminbi or Chinese yuan by the U.S. in 2010. He says that the huge trade deficit of the U.S. with China, its unemployment rate, and an imbalance in the global economy were all attributed to the undervalued yuan by many U.S. senators. He cites the effect of the efforts of China to keep the yuan stable on the global economic recovery. He argues why China should subdue any external pressure on the sharp appreciation of its currency.

The article details the effects of drought in southwest China that affected millions of people and livestocks and resulted to crops losses and lack of drinkable water. The author opines that China should be more aware of the potential disasters caused by extreme weathers as climate change poses challenges to China's agriculture. The article also stresses the need for Chinese government to improve its medium- and long-term agriculture disaster relief abilities.

The author expresses his views on China's 8-percent goal for gross domestic product growth. Delivered in March 2010 by Premier Wen Jiabao at the annual session of the National People's Congress, the 8-percent prediction, according to the author, means ensuring the quality of growth, focusing on transforming the model of economic development, and adjusting the economic structure. He believes that the country's unsolved problems pose as threats to sustainable development. He stresses the need for long-term and continuous efforts to attain the growth rate.

The article reports on the release of the Number 1 Document by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council in 2010, which highlights the economic and social developments in China.

The author reflects on the developments in the West China achieved through the Western Development Strategy launched by the Chinese government in 2000. He recalls the regional disparities between the east and inland, particularly in the faraway west, that were attributed to imbalance in development. He states that the strategy was a success with the western growth contributing substantially to the country's gross domestic product (GDP). He stresses that the western region played a role in job creation and improving domestic consumption.

The author talks about the need for China's economy to improve its growth through innovations and high technological development. He explains that although the country is one of the first to regain its economic momentum through its stimulus package, the adoption of a proactive fiscal policy and a more relaxed monetary policy, sustainability of the recovery remains a major problem since there is no balance in the way consumption, investment and exports are contributing to China's growth. He recommends the change of the growth model to solve the imbalance.

The article focuses on China's economy which grew by 7.9 percent in the second quarter of 2009 as a result of growth in industrial production, fixed-asset investment and retail sales. During the first half of the year, investment accounted for 87.6 percent of gross domestic product (GDP). Aside from high GDP growth, it is the author's view that fast, sound and sustainable growth can be achieved by increasing domestic demand and modifying the economic structure.

The author reflects on the potential of China as the next center of automobile manufacturing as U.S. automakers are reeling from the impact of the financial crisis. The automobile market boom in China is attributed to the government revitalization policies for the industry which resulted in Chinese automobile sales overtaking the U.S. The author claims that despite the strong performance of the domestic automobile market, top-selling cars in the country are mostly the famous foreign brands.

The article discusses the role of the railway industry as a catalyst in China's economy. The Ministry of Railways data showed that investment in railway construction reached 15.1 billion U.S. dollars from January to April 2009. The railway investment growth is attributed to the Chinese government's 586 billion U.S. dollars stimulus package. It is estimated that the capital spending on railways in 2009 would boost the gross domestic product (GDP) growth by 1.5 percentage points.

The author reflects on the economy of China as of October 2008. He believes that the coming decade must be a golden one for China's hydropower development. An overview of the economic indicators in China in 2008 is provided. The author also reveals that due to the soaring prices of thermal coal, China has tapped into the clean, renewable energy sources to look for alternatives like wind, solar energy and water.

The author reflects on the development of the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region in China which is celebrating its 50th anniversary as a minority autonomous region in 2008. According to the author, the achievements of Ningxia in the last 50 years can be traced to the Central Government's support. Ningxia's gross domestic product has reportedly increased 60 times from 1958 to 2007. The author believes that the region has to work harder to realize sustainable development as half of its land is still desolate for geographical reasons.

The author focuses on the emergence and thriving nature of privately owned enterprises (POEs) in China as it marks the 30th anniversary of its reform and opening up in 2008. The author discusses the role of POEs in the national economy. The State Council in the country encouraged and promoted the development of private and other non-state enterprises. The author cites statistics on the contributions of POEs to the economic development.

The author focuses on the status of the textile and apparel industry in China. According to the author, the change in the biannual China Import and Export Fair or the Canton Fair in 2008 is a barometer for the country's foreign trade. The author cites the impact of the country's struggle with its huge trade surplus on its foreign exchange reserves. The author also notes that most Chinese textile and clothing exporters are manufacturers.

The author discusses the restructuring program of the Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) for 2008. The reform program will reportedly focus on agriculture, farming and the rural areas. It is cited that the decline of financial institutions in rural areas has been evident since 1999. According to the author, the advancement of the progress of ABC poses many challenges due to its commitment to rural areas.

This article reports on the intentions of Chinese officials to restore infrastructure damaged by natural disasters. According to Hunan Governor Zhou Qiang, electricity in the province was fully restored, including remote rural areas. Guizhou Governor Lin Shusen also predicted that recovery and repair work in the province would be completed in 2008. Premier Wen Jiabao said the country must accelerate the development of its infrastructure to improve its capacity to resist disasters.

Reports on the opening of the Shanggu City Classical Furniture and Arts Center in Beijing, China. Features of the facility; Contact information.

Reports on the increase in China's foreign exchange reserve as of the end of June 2004. Favorable balance of the current account and the capital and financial account.

Reports on the developments related to the Sino-French trade and business as of October 2004. Increase in trade value to nearly $13.4 billion; Sinochem Corp.'s signing of an agreement with France-based Total.

Reports that the Beida-Harvard Exchange Camp, an exchange program between students of China's Peking University and U.S.'s Harvard University, was held in Beijing, China from March 29 to April 4, 2004. Organizer of the exchange program; Topics discussed during a series of lectures; History of the cooperation and exchange between the two universities.

Presents statistics from the National Holiday Office on number of tourists during the week-long vacation in China.

Focuses on the growth of industrial investment in China.

Reports on the profits of state-owned corporations in China for the first eight months of year 2003.

Reports on developments related to international trade conventions in China. Theme of the exposition; Schedule of activities for trade fairs; Contact information.

Focuses on the sales of mobile telephones by China Unicom Ltd. as of October 16, 2003.

Reports on developments related to international trade and economic development in China. Value of the bilateral trade with Korea; Increase of the volume of transit goods in Hong Kong; Percentage increase of the imports of finished automobiles.