Working Group News
China's growth returns to earth
For most governments, a growth rate of 9 per cent in the midst of a global financial calamity would be little short of a miracle. Yet in China, such an announcement has only added to the sense of apprehension surrounding the economy.
Read moreFormer Beijing Vice-Mayor Sentenced to Death
Former Beijing vice-mayor Liu Zhihua has been sentenced to death, suspended for two years, for corruption, local media reported Sunday, citing a Saturday court ruling.
Read moreEU leaders call for action to boost industry
European Union leaders yesterday demanded swift measures to shield their manufacturers against the threat of a severe economic recession triggered by the global financial meltdown.
Read morePublic feedback sought on reform of healthcare
Public opinion is being sought on a new draft issued Tuesday to reform the country's healthcare system.
Read moreChina to cooperate with other countries to overcome financial crisis
A senior Chinese official said on Monday that China will continue to cooperate with other countries to cope with the current financial crisis.
Read moreChina posts record trade surplus
China's trade surplus hit a record $29.3bn in September as exporters defied forecasts of falling international demand ? for the moment, at least.
Read moreChina's currency 'substantially undervalued': IMF
China's currency remains "substantially undervalued", the International Monetary Fund said Wednesday, arguing that greater exchange rate flexibility would benefit the Asian giant.
Read moreEuropean Chamber Membership Survey 2008
Message from the Secretary General
Read moreNew EU Trade Commissioner: Catherine Ashton
Catherine Ashton has today been confirmed as the new European Commissioner for External Trade. The appointment by the Council of Ministers follows the departure of Peter Mandelson to take up the position of Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform in the United Kingdom.
Read more