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• Clean Energy Innovations Hampered By Policies - Editor, 18 may 2010

With a new round of Strategic Economic Dialogue between the United States and China looming on the horizon, US Commerce Secretary Gary Locke will be heading up a trade mission to China, during which clean energy technology is likely to take center stage. Locke has openly expressed his concern regarding China's policies regarding its potentially vast clean energy market, in which local technology and innovation are favored, giving Chinese manufacturers an advantage over foreign rivals in the rapidly growing market of energy-efficient technology.

• World Expo Pavilions: Highest Fire Protection Standards - Bernard Hagen, 27 April 2010

Security is the top issue for the upcoming Shanghai World Exhibition – The Swiss Jansen AG implemented high-end fire protection systems in the Hong Kong Pavilion.

The whole world will be focusing on Shanghai when the World Exhibition opens up in only five days. The organizers want to ensure to host a perfect event and stress the importance of building security. “This Chinese trend towards higher security standards for buildings is irreversible. The government insists on top quality”, states Christoph Gressbach, Managing Director Asia for the Swiss Jansen AG. Fire safety specialist Jansen, who also contributed to the construction of the National Stadium in Beijing, installed high-end fire protection facades in the recently finished Hong Kong Expo Pavilion.

• The Leaders in Export - Editor, 2 April 2010

Germany has been known as the world’s top exporter, but with the latest economic figures being revealed in regard to China, it seems that Germany has now been surpassed, catapulting China into the leading position. After suffering an economic decline for approximately thirteen months, China seems to have overcome its challenges, and has even doubled predicted increases. It is forecast that 2010 is going to be a year of strength and development for China, one that is filled with the prosperity and success.

• CAFTA: China-ASEAN Free Trade Area - Editor, 8 February 2010

Wherever you may travel in the world, your are very likely to find goods in local stores and markets that are stamped "Made in China". But despite this global presence, many of China’s largest and most productive companies have made little or no impact on international markets which favor buying cheap Chinese goods. With the recent establishment of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (CAFTA) however, it seems that this is all set to change.

• Expo 2010 Shanghai - Editor, 17 December 2009

Starting on May 1 and running through to October 31, Expo 2010 Shanghai has as its theme “Better City, Better Life”, drawing attention to the fact that all over the world humankind has a desire for better living conditions. It is estimated that in the early 1800s around 2 percent of the global population lived in cities, a situation which has changed dramatically, with the United Nations estimating that by 2010 at least 55 percent of the global population will be living in urban areas. Faced with the continual shift toward urbanization, the international community recognizes the need for future policy making, sustainable development and urban strategies.

• Swiss Technologies Participate in China’s Infrastructure Development - Bernard Hagen, 13 October 2009

Railways, airports, hospitals, schools – China is increasing its investments in infrastructure development sharply. Many Swiss companies are already benefiting and more can play an active role in projects related to environmental technologies. In August, Swiss exports to China went up by 19.4% year-on-year, while those to the EU declined by 13.7%

• China Clicks onto Online Shopping - Editor, 20 July 2009

China has not escaped the global financial crisis which has had an impact on its export market. To counteract this negative effect, China's manufacturers, retailers and other suppliers have turned their attention to the domestic market to make up losses, with some measure of success. Recent reports, however, indicate that a growing number of China's internet users are discovering the joys, and endless variety, of online shopping. Data released by the China Internet Network Information Center (CNNIC) revealed that the number of China’s online shoppers reached 87.88 million by the end of June 2009, reflecting an increased of 18.9 percent for January to June, as measured against the same period last year.

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