Business people hail closer economic partnership 06/30/2003
HONG KONG: The signing of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) between Hong Kong and the mainland yesterday has widely been seen by business people as a shot in the arm for the sagging local economy.

Excuse for trade barriers 06/13/2003
Japan's repeated attempts to block Chinese exports of vegetables, eggs and meat shows it is using food security as an excuse for trade protectionism - an approach which damages the interests of both countries, said an article in the People's Daily. An excerpt follows:

Overhaul of tax systems essential to private trade 06/10/2003
The Chinese Government needs to act to adjust tax policies to fuel further development of the country's private businesses.

Border trade fueling economy on China's frontiers 2003/04/16
Once considered desolate and uncivilized, China's border areas along its 20,000-plus-kilometer frontier are leading the country's drive to open to the outside world, thanks to the booming border trade.

Nation to drive Asian exports 04/01/2003
China's expanding domestic market will make it the largest importer in Asia soon and offer opportunities to suppliers from neighbouring countries.

Bankers see China's M&As increasing 02/18/2003
HONG KONG: Hungry for foreign capital and keen to reform its bloated State sector, China is tipped this year to be one of Asia's busiest markets for corporate deals.

Consumer prices to remain flat in 2003 02/18/2003
Although deflationary pressure in China will ease slightly in 2003, the overall consumer price index is likely to remain flat. But major factors such as drastic fluctuation in the domestic oil price following a possible Iraq war could change this scenario.

After the sale comes the profit 12/17/2002
A fierce price war that has bee n raging for the past several years has been cutting deeply into the profits of consumer durable goods manufacturers.

China performs well in foreign trade since joining WTO - minister
12/09/2002
China's trade minister Shi Guangsheng used the word "best" two times on December 8 when describing the first year of China's membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO).

China's World Expo provides more opportunities for world 12/05/2002
As the excitement over winning the 2010 World Expo keeps on, Shanghai is speeding up planning how to best grasp the great opportunities accompanying the "Economic Olympics".

China, vibrant revival story for Asian trade - SSB analyst 7/17/2002
"China is already a vibrant revival story for Asian intra-regional trade, and its import market for the region, though relatively modest at present, will grow significantly over time," said Yiping Huang, senior economist for Citigroup member Salomon Smith Barney (SSB)...

Exporters must learn to avoid dumping accusations - US lawyers 07/01/2002 Chinese enterprises need to study thoroughly the legal environments and industry situations of foreign nations so as to avoid anti-dumping investigations, said experienced US lawyers in Beijing on June 28.

Weak greenback causes little long-term impact on China's exports 07/08/2002 The weaker US dollar, though theoretically lowering the cost of China's exports to the euro zone and Japan, can hardly stimulate the country's exports to a great extent, according to analysts.

Business stirs private money 07/08 /2002
A prospering franchise is an effective way to stimulate China's inadequate private investment, experts agree.

Trade area dispels worries 05/17/2002
A free trade area between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) appears promising despite worries that China is competing with ASEAN for international markets and foreign investment, experts said.

Free trade zone to bring nations closer 05/17/2002
Long Yongtu, vice-minister of foreign trade and economic co-operation, answered questions from China Daily as the China and ASEAN trade negotiation teams concluded the first of two days of talks in Beijing on a proposed free-trade area yesterday.

FTA 'won't be threat to HK' 05/15/2002
Hong Kong's role as a major channel for Chinese mainland's exports will not be affected by the establishment of a free trade area (FTA) between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said trade experts.

Commission warns of new dump charges 05/13/2002
China has increasingly become a user and a target of anti-dumping measures following the country's entry to the World Trade Organization (WTO), the State Economic and Trade Commission said on May 12 in Beijing.

Business of art or art of business? 05/08/2002
The Chinese art community was ecstatic last week over the results of some Beijing auctions.

US steel tariffs may last three years despite WTO 04/26/2002
The controversial United States tariffs on steel imports could drag on for three years despite vehement opposition from its global trading partners, experts said.

Oil prices to fire up domestic coal exports 04/30/2002
The government is calling Chinese coal producers to expand exports to alleviate an oversupply on the domestic market, a top official said.

Trade may pick up growth momentum 04/26/2002
China's foreign trade looks set to pick up its robust growth momentum this year, and measures should be taken to make full use of the country's comparative advantages, urged an article in Beijing-based news magazine Outlook Weekly.

Trade row to damage Sino-EU ties 04/16/2002
China and the European Union (EU) are enjoying their best ever relations, said President Jiang Zemin last week on meeting Christopher Patten, a member of the EU's External Relations Commission.

Free trade for a better Asia 04/09/2002
The establishment of the world's largest free trade area (FTA) -- encompassing China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) -- has the potential to produce a wealth of benefits, but faces a rocky road ahead.

Building overseas bases is a wise decision for Chinese firms 04/02/2002
It is a wise decision for Chinese enterprises with capital and technological advantages to build overseas production hubs as encouraged by the Chinese government, which is already proved by a Chinese flavor maker's over-a-decade experience in exploring the Thai market, chief of the company's joint-venture in Thailand said on April 2.

Opinion: Opportunities, pitfalls ahead for Sino-EU trade 03/25/2002
While China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the launch of the euro will boost trade between China and the European Union (EU), they also raise new problems and challenges.

US steel tariff move may cause chain reaction 03/21/2002
Tariffs of up to 30 per cent imposed on steel imports by the United States will have a great impact on China's steel industry, experts say.

WTO entry to help expand cross-Straits ties 2002-03-13
The entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) of both the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Taipei in the name of "Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Jinmen and Mazu" has put them under the same trade rules, making it inevitable for the two sides of the Taiwan Straits to find out better ways to deal with each other and work for common development.

EU food ban, sign of protectionism 02/25/2002
Developed countries are trying hard to crack open China's farm produce market now that the country is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO).

Firms should dig in to reap WTO gains 01/23/2002
China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) will not bring an instant change in the business environment, but overseas companies eyeing the mainland's vast market should invest now for long-term gains, a leading technology research and consultancy company said on January 22.

Sino-US trade ties close, but frail 01/14/2002
Although the Bush administration has granted China normal trade relation status and eased bans on high-speed computer exports, the trade link between China and the United States is still tenuous, experts say.