Working Group News

2008-08-18 > All chapters

Economy won't be hurt after Olympics

China will not suffer from a "post-Olympic recession", senior officials said Sunday, because of the scale and potential of its economy.

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2008-08-16 > All chapters

Eurozone economy decreases by 0.2 percent in Q2

Eurozone economy decreased by 0.2 percent in the second quarter, compared with the previous three months, the European Union (EU)'s statistics bureau Eurostat estimated Thursday.

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2008-08-16 > All chapters

Inflation likely to cool off

China's consumer inflation has maintained its downhill journey in July, easing to 6.3 percent year-on-year from 7.1 percent in June.

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2008-08-08 > Southwest China

Foreign companies may miss out on quake tax incentives

Tax expert says it's still unclear whether foreign companies can benefit from new tax incentives designed to boost industy in earthquake-affected areas.

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2008-07-30 > Beijing, Shanghai

Guidance on High-New Technology Enterprises

China’s 2007 tax reform includes certain benefits for enterprises that
qualify for High-New Tech Enterprise ("HNTE") status.
The Chinese tax authorities issued Circular 362 (Guo Ke Fa Huo [2008]
No. 362) on 11 July 2008 that provides detailed implementation guidance
on identifying and approving HNTE status. Circular 362 follows the April
2008 issuance of Circular 172 (Guo Ke Fa Huo [2008] No. 172), China's
first step in creating a mechanism to identify and approve HNTE status.

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2008-07-29 > All chapters

Divas in Beijing Concert Series

The European Chamber is delighted to offer its members the great opportunity to participate to this unique event in Beijing at a discounted rate. Indeed, upon presentation of the EUCCC promotional code, EUCCC members will be offer a 10% discount on Individual and Corporate Packages. Each package includes Gold Reserve seating, post show hospitality with the stars and DVD/CD.

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2008-07-29 > All chapters

INOV Contacto Program - International Internships

Are you looking for qualified young graduates? Look no further than the INOV Contacto Program

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2008-07-28 > Southwest China

Driving habits may change in face of fuel rise

An auto expert says fuel efficiency will be the new watchword for low-income drivers.

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2008-07-28 > All chapters

Central bank: China targets stable, fast growth

China's central bank said Sunday it would seek to create conditions for "relatively fast" economic growth in the coming months, despite the ongoing threat of inflation.

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