Working Group News
China Rejects Coca-Cola's Bid for Huiyuan Juice
After four months of review, the Ministry of Commerce struck down what would have been the largest foreign takeover of a Chinese company.
Read moreWorld Bank cuts China 2009 GDP forecast to 6.5 percent
The World Bank lowered its forecast for China's 2009 economic growth on Wednesday but warned Beijing that it would be thwarting its own medium-term goals if it tried to offset the slowdown by further boosting investment.
Read moreStiglitz On China's Svgs Hoard
In a talk Sunday in Shanghai, Stiglitz blamed risk taking by the U.S. Federal Reserve, along with U.S. regulators, as setting up the U.S. economy - and by extension the world - for a collapse.
Read moreIPR2’s work planning for 2009
Highlights of 2nd Annual Work Plan for IPR
Read moreChina eases FDI rules, making approvals easier
Beijing has devolved authority for approving more foreign investment projects to local authorities, making it easier for foreign investors to set up shop in China, according to new rules published on Thursday.
Read moreChinese exports slump 25% as demand wilts
Chinese exports slumped by more than a quarter last month, as the country felt the full force of a collapse global demand that more than offset a sharp rise in domestic investment.
Read moreChina CSR News Clippings (February to March)
China CSR News Update
Read moreChina Issues Regulation on Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
China's State Council, or Cabinet, announced on 4th March a regulation, signed by Premier Wen Jiabao, on the disposal of waste electrical and electronic equipment, in a bid to promote recycling, environmental protection and safeguard human health.
Read moreBusiness Directory 2009 Available now!
The European Chamber is pleased to announce the launch of its Business Directory 2009. The complimentary copy for all members will be delivered within the following weeks.
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