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• Experts Discuss China’s Economy at 2008 Summer Davos Forum - Editor, 29 September 2008

At the 2008 Summer Davos Forum held in Tianjin, China, on Saturday 27 September, Chairman of the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC), Liu Mingkang, told business leaders that international cooperation is needed to address issues relating to the current global financial situation. Referring to the $700 billion bailout plan that the U.S. is proposing to assist troubled financial institutions as “fast food”, Liu emphasized the need to support China’s “slow cooking” long-standing regulatory policies.

• Trade Talks Strengthen U.S.-China Trade and Economic Ties - Editor, 22 September 2008

A host of agreements have been reached between China and the United States during the high-level trade talks held on 16 September at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library in Yorba Linda, southern California. The trade agreements cover crucial aspects of food safety, medicinal ingredients safety, agriculture and cooperation on trade statistics. Additionally, the parties agreed to increased collaboration between working groups in addressing issues of piracy and copyright infringements.

• U.S.-China Trade Talks Aim for Mutually Beneficial Agreements - Editor, 15 September 2008

The Richard Nixon Presidential Library located in Yorba Linda, southern California, is to be the venue for high-level trade talks between the United States and China on 16 September 2008. The meeting will mark the 25th anniversary of the US-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) and it is anticipated that agreements will be reached to the benefit of both parties, while some thorny issues will be addressed and hopefully resolved.

• China and Pacific Island Countries Develop Mutually Beneficial Economic Ties - Editor, 8 September 2008

At the recent China-Pacific Island Countries Economic Development and Cooperation Forum held in the city of Xiamen, in the Fujian province of China, Minister of Commerce, Chen Deming expressed his confidence that the trade between the two sides will reach $2 billion by the end of 2008, with the goal of reaching $3 billion by 2010.

• Japanese Banks Set Up Shop in China’s Tallest Building - Editor, 1 September 2008

At a staggering 492 meters in height, the 101-floor Shanghai World Financial Center is the tallest building on mainland China and is reportedly the third tallest building in the world, after the Taipei 101, which was completed in 2004 and the Burj Dubai, which is currently under construction. On Saturday 30 August, members of the public were permitted to enter the observatory near the top of this super-tall building for an awe-inspiring view of the city and surroundings.

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