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• CAFTA Clears First Hurdle - Editor, 23 April 2010

In the midst of the global economic crisis last year, CAFTA, or China-ASEAN Free Trade Area, was established to assist numerous regions in weathering the economic storm. Free trade posts were also set up with South Korea, as well as Japan. Looking back on a year of working with ASEAN, it has been revealed that economic growth and export development have increased in leaps and bounds, and that the future of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area looks brighter than ever. The first year was the greatest hurdle to overcome, and the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area has passed with flying colors.

• Very Strong Optimism of Swiss Companies in China - Bernard Hagen, 4 February 2010

The confidence index of Swiss enterprises in China reaches 80% for doing successful business in the next five years, according to a recent survey of SwissCham China. The recent confidence survey of the Swiss Chinese Chamber of Commerce and cooperating associations among 136 CEOs and decision makers from Western European companies in China yielded very positive results for Swiss enterprises.

• Conclusion of ECFA with Taiwan on the Horizon - Editor, 24 November 2009

Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Chairwoman Lai Shin-yuan revealed in an interview recently that Taiwan (officially the Republic of China) anticipates signing an agreement with mainland China (officially the People’s Republic of China) which, among other factors, will slash import tariffs and permit increased market access in the banking sector. Known as the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA), the proposed agreement between the two countries was drawn up some time ago, but has not yet been signed, and very little detail has been made known to the public.

• Beijing Hosts World Media Summit - Editor, 9 October 2009

In view of China's past record regarding the media, there has been a mixed response to the fact that Beijing will be hosting the three-day World Media Summit with more than 170 global media outlets from over 80 countries being represented by approximately 300 delegates. The majority are of the opinion that this is a good sign and will pave the way to greater media freedom in the People's Republic of China. Certainly, With China becoming increasingly prominent in the global economic playing field, calls for greater media freedom in the country have become more insistent from all quarters.

• China Re-opens Initial Public Offerings on Bourses - Editor, 29 June 2009

Following an almost ten month restriction on initial public offerings (IPO), on China's bourses, the Chinese government has given the go-ahead for Guilin Sanjin Pharmaceuticals to list on the Shenzhen exchange. Primarily the manufacturer of traditional Chinese medicines, Guilin Sanjin Pharmaceuticals anticipates raising $133 million (910.8 million yuan) through the sale of 46 million shares, starting Monday 29 June. With global IPOs being down 85 percent year to date compared with the same period last year, this easing of restrictions is not only good news for the company, it is also seen as good news for global investors who are facing a shrinking pool of investment opportunities.

• Brussels Hosts Second China-EU Trade and Economic Talks - Editor, 6 may 2009

Under the leadership of China’s Vice Premier, Wang Qishan, a Chinese delegation will attend the second China-European Union economic and trade talks in Brussels on Thursday and Friday of this week. This summit is being referred to as "High Level Economic and Trade Dialogue Mechanism" and offers both parties the opportunity to resolve key commercial concerns.

• “G-2” Meet at G-20 Summit in London - Editor, 2 April 2009

With the G-20 summit underway in London to address the global financial crisis, analysts believe that China is in a prime position to play a critical role in reshaping the financial and economic structure of the world. China has advanced so far into the international spotlight that analysts are referring to a meeting between the President of the People’s Republic of China Hu Jintao and United States President Barack Obama, as a meeting of the "G-2", alluding to the interdependence of the two countries.

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