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• 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.

• 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.