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TO THE POINT: The Chinese economy maintained stable and relativelyfast growth in 2008 with eased inflation. Its GDP grew 9 percent last year,the first single-digit growth since 2002, and accounted for 20 percent of theglobal economy. Economists hope that the latest rescue measures adoptedby the Central Government could boost the country's economic performancein 2009. Inflation was brought under control as the consumer price index grewa satisfactory 1.2 percent in December year on year. The urban registered ...     

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Figures for October CPI and PPI The consumer price index(CPI), a barometer of inflation, grew 4.4 percent in October, a 24-month high and 0.8 percentage points higher than in Septmber, according to the National Bureau of Statistics(NBS).     

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No Double Downturn A"double dip"is unlikely for the Chinese economy in the second half of 2010，although the country's industrial value-added output and trade growth is expected to slow，said China's top industrial and commercial regulators.     

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TO THE POINT:The release of economic figures for April stoked inflation fears again.The CPI rose 2.8 percent in April,challenging the government's goal of keeping inflation below 3 percent.Bank lending in April brought new loans in the first four months to half of the designated loan target cap for the whole year.     

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Major Economic Figures in February 2010 CPI and PPI The consumer price indes(CPI),a main gauge for inflation, grew 2.7 percent year on year in February, nearing the 3-percent     

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TO THE POINT:The government promulgated a series of industrial re- vitalization plans to keep the economy from slipping.The State Council approved a plan to revive the nation's shipbuilding industry.The January consumer price and producer price indexes indicated inflationary pressure had disappeared,but suggested possible deflation.Imports and exports bore the brunt of the global economic downturn in January,with the total trade value slipping by almost 30 percent year on year.For the first time, China over...     

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Manufacturing Slackens The momentum of the manufacturing sector showed signs of wearing off in July,raising concerns over an economic slowdown.     

Proposals of the Day

During the Second Session of the 11th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) that concluded on March 12, a total of 5,571 motions were put forward, offering comments and suggestions on the country's major economic and social issues. Of the motions that were classified during the conference, about half focused on economic matters; more than 20 percent were about education, scientific research, culture, health care and sports; and more than 20 percent were about p...     

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China steps up a clampdown on the financing vehicles of local governments control over local governments' financing vehicles will be tightened to fend off what some economists warn could turn into a mountain     

职务侵占犯罪案件的特点及防范对策探析

随着社会经济的发展,职务侵占犯罪近年来有愈演愈烈的趋势。统计数据表明,职务侵占等侵财类案件数占所有公安经侦部门管辖案件的20％以上、占公司犯罪的70％。因此,进一步研究职务侵占犯罪,加强对其的打击和防范已刻不容缓。文章对职务侵占犯罪的特点进行了分析并提出了防范对策,希望可以对打击当前的职务侵占犯罪起到一定的积极作用。     

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National Economy in 2009 Last year was one of the most difficult periods for China's economic development in the new century.     

Only One Way Out

The Think Tank&Media Forum on Global Economic Development took place in Beijing on March 8.Themed"Exploring new measures for win-win cooperation,and sharing new achievements in global development,"the event,hosted by China International Publishing Group (CIPG),attracted both Chinese and international experts,who shared their thoughts on global economic recovery and global governance in the post-pandemic world.     

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The Ministry of Finance issued details about the upcom-ing provincial government bond issue as part of its economic stimulus efforts. The Ministry of Commerce rejected Coca-Cola's cash bid for do-mestic juice maker Huiyuan on monopolistic grounds. Running the same risk was Chinalco,which faces a longer regulatory review by Australian gov-ernment officials in its pursuit of mining company Rio Tinto. In February,China's FDI dropped nearly 16 percent year on year,marking a slowdown from an almost 33-percent dr...     

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The IMF points to a promising outlook for the Chinese economy,though uncertainties still loom large.The auto market cools down,with March sales growing aminuscule 5.36 percent year on year.Chinese property developers have received a blow to their war chests,as sales plunge and borrowing costs climb.Chinese funds have experienced a dramatic drop in profits last year due to bearish stock markets.The country’s economic take-off fuels a wealth boom with the number of millionaires increasing.     

The Era of Minimum Tax Rates Is Coming

At a meeting in London on June 5, finance ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) nations agreed to establish a global minimum tax rate of 15 percent for large multinational companies. The historic agreement demonstrates the growing willingness of the United States and European countries to cooperate in the context of rising populism, protectionism and deglobalization in the Western world. It is expected to bring profound changes to global tax governance, as well as to the global trade and economic landscape.     

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TO THE POINT: The government vowed to improve farmers' living stan- dards and underlined several tasks to be fulfilled this year in this regard. A majority of domestic individual investors suffered losses of more than 70 percent on their investments in mainland stock markets last year. Steel manufacturers were also unlucky in 2008 and lost a total of $1.87 billion in November alone. Despite pressure from the gloomy economic situation, more than 200 enterprises in Shanghai promised no layoffs. Tainted milk p...     

Economic Rebound Attracts More FDI

正The Western mainstream media has often lashed out against the Chinese Government and the country,but that has not resulted in a negative impact on China when it comes to attracting substantial flows of inbound foreign direct investments(FDI).     

A Strong Start

正China's economic performance in Q1 recovered pre-pandemic levels Recovering from the lows caused by COVID-19 last year, China's economy grew 18.3 percent year on year to 24.93 trillion yuan($3.82 trillion) in the first quarter(Q1) of 2021. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics(NBS) on April 16,     

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The China Banking Regulatory Commission has kickstarted a pilot program to bolster consumer finance companies. This marks a step forward in the economic shift toward consumptions. In June, China trimmed a record net $25.1 billion in holdings from U.S. Treasury securities on concerns over the value of U.S. dollar assets. Air China Ltd., one of the country's big three carriers, meanwhile, plans to raise its stake in Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. to nearly 30 percent. China's foreign direct investment inflows, a...     

以科技创新引领辽宁沿海经济带产业结构优化升级的若干思考及建议

2009年8月国务院对《辽宁沿海经济带发展规划》的批复,标志着辽宁沿海经济带的发展已上升为国家战略。辽宁沿海经济带发展也迎来了经济结构调整、产业结构优化升级的重大机遇和挑战。该文分析了辽宁沿海经济带发展现状,并从培育战略性新兴产业、加强产业核心关键技术攻关、加快科技成果转化等方面分析了科技创新对辽宁沿海经济带产业结构优化升级的作用。