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This article presents information on bright business prospects lying before foreign investors in the Chinese water industry. The great potential of China's water industry have attracted foreign investors in the country. It is expected that water shortages and pollution control could deliver enormous profits for foreign investors.

Focuses on the demands for electricity brought about by the rapid economic growth in China. Executive report issued by the People's Bank of China on the monetary policy of the nation; Concern on power supply shortages; Fiscal policy adopted by the government to stimulate demand for power.

The article discusses the progress of the stock market in China. The impact of improvements in the Shanghai Composite Index during the second half of 2006 on securities trading departments is addressed. The benefits of the improvements to listed companies are discussed. Meanwhile, the topics discussed in the China and World Economic Development Report 2007 issued by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences are cited including macroeconomic development and gross domestic product.

The article presents the economic outlooks and expectations of several Chinese entrepreneurs and fixed income earners. One employee comments that the salary of fixed income earners is unlikely to significantly improve within the year. Others belive that the economy will register significant growth in the long-run.

The article looks at the prospects of China's gold industry. China and India are being highlighted by AIG Global Investment Consulting Corp. as the two driving forces of the gold market in the future. The World Gold Council has recognized the demand for gold products in China. Gold demand in China is growing because of the strong Chinese economy, the popularity of 18-carat gold and the rising number of Chinese who can afford to buy expensive jewelry.

Discusses the role of the development of Tianjin New Coastal Area in advancing the overall economic development in China. Development of economic zones; Gross domestic product of the New Coastal Area in 2004; Policy on foreign investments; Role of the central government on the development of the area.

The article highlights the views of Christoph Link, owner of German firm Leipzig Trading Co. Ltd. on the significance of German companies to the economic development in China. He describes his interest in the Chinese culture and economy. The article reveals that Germany is China's biggest trading partner in Europe. It also details the plans of Link to expand its business operation in China.

Reports on the plan of the Chinese government to invest its social security fund overseas. Number of laid-off and retired workers supported by the fund; Reason underlying the overseas investment plan; Ratio of the social security fund used for stock investment.

Reports on the forecast for new stock issues and initial public offerings (IPO) in China for the second quarter of 2003. Amount raised by the issuance of A-shares in the first half; Impact of the outbreak of SARS; Impact of a new regulation by the China Securities Regulatory Commission.