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Reports on the contribution of business logistics to economic development in China. Reduction in the competitive pressure in the job market with the lack of logistics professionals; Need for improvement in the distribution and flow of goods; Value of foreign investment in outsourcing of services, purchasing and logistics in the country.

The article discusses the result of a report by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) released on January 17, 2008, which revealed that the country's online population gained another 73 million in 2007. A major factor in the increase is China's economic development, according to Liu Bing, director of the Department of Internet Research and Development. Liu added that changes to current Internet revenue streams in China could come from changes in the composition of Internet population.

The article focuses on China's fourth pilot zone for comprehensive and coordinated economic reform. The application for the zone has been submitted to the State Council for approval and will open a new area for foreign investments in the middle reaches of the Yangtze river. Two clusters of cities in central China are included in the pilot zone. The first is made up of Wuhan, capital of Hubei Province, and eight cities in Hubei. The second is composed of Changsha, Zhuzhou and Xiangtan, the three large cities in Hunan Province.

The article describes the economic growth experienced by Chongqing, China after its creation as a municipality in 1997. According to Xu Jialu, vice chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, the creation of the municipality represents the nation's development of its western regions. Signs of Chongqing's development included the rising of tall buildings, modern residential blocks and the building of a traffic network. Investments have risen in the municipality.

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 discusses the development and the demand for budget hotels. It offers information on the history of budget hotels in the U.S. and how its concept was introduced to China. A survey conducted by the Ministry of Commerce and China Hotel Association indicated the growth rate of the three budget hotel brands in China, including Jinjiang Inn, Home Inn and Motel168. Fang Guofan believed that the economic development, particularly in tourism, causes the growth of budget hotels.

The article reports that jobless growth is very serious in many East Asian countries and regions, especially in China, according to Bill Bikales, a senior economist with the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in China. Economist Zhuang Jian asserts that relevant data show that a high economic growth rate co-exists with a high unemployment rate. The 2006 "UNDP Asia-Pacific Human Development Report" indicates that China had employment growth of only 1.1 percent in the 1990s.

Reports on the increase in the number of Chinese cities planning to establish central business districts (CBD). Correlation between the economic development in China and the growth of CBD; Overview on the concept of CBD; Features of mature CBD.

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.

Reports on the continued increase in foreign direct investment of the multinational companies in China. Establishment of representative offices or research and development centers; Consideration of high development speed and huge market in all industries; Provision of fine quality products with reasonable prices.

The article reports on the decision of the People's Bank of China on September 15, 2008 to cut the benchmark one-year loan interest rate to maintain sound economic development. Analysts interpreted the decision as a sign that the central bank is starting to loosen its control over credit in contrast with the stringent monetary policy it adopted in 2007. Commercial banks were also urged by the central bank to issue more loans to help finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SME).

The article focuses on the popularity of wealth management in China. It states that a government proposal to encourage citizens to earn more property income has caught the attention of the population. According to Chen Xiaolong, an official with the National Bureau of Statistics, the proportion of property income is an important measurement of the wealth level of a country. It is inferred that property ownership largely depends on economic development.

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.