中国经济季报(下)

Local government finances and debt-assessing the risks The stimulus spending has raised concerns about local government finances.The author is an American living in Beijing.     

Welcome to the China Hi-Tech Fair

In 1999, the Chinese government decided to launch an annual high-tech trade show-China Hi-Tech Fair(CHTF)-in Shenzhen.So far,The CHTF has been held successfully for eight years. The CHTF is currently the largest and most important exhibition and trade fair in China for high-tech achievements.The CHTF 2007 which is scheduled on October 12-17 will welcome government delegations and international organizations from 18 countries,government delegations sent by 31 Chinese     

ECONOMY

<正>Investment Boost The government has released a slew of measures including improving government services and offering more fi nancing channels to encourage private investment.The measures also include delegating power,strengthening regulation,and attracting more private funds for public-private     

Chinese Local Government Delegation Attends 2005 National General Assembly Of Australian Local Government

Invited by the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA), a 11-member delegation of the Chinese local government, sent by the CPAFFC, attended the 2005 National General Assembly of Australian Local Government from November 6 to 9 in Canberra. The National General Assembly The ALGA convenes a national general assembly annually to discuss issues concerning the local government. The theme of this General Assembly was Good to Great: Pursuing Progress Through Partnership, that is, asking the federal government to give the local government more financial support, equitable treatment and formal recognition. Local government representatives and well-known experts and scholars of Australia, and     

MARKET WATCH

TO THE POINT:The Chinese mainland and Taiwan officially started local currency exchange services just before they resumed direct flights and opened up the Taiwan tourism market to mainland visitors.A government report warned that China was overly dependent on foreign economies that transferred international inflation to it. The government raised the textile export tax rebate 2 percentage points to 13 percent to boost textile manufacturers' competitiveness in overseas markets. China opened two exchanges so companies can trade their pollution discharge rights. The government also issued new rules regarding karaoke copyright fees.By LIU YUNYUN     

DIPLOMATIC DYNAMICS

<正>China and Brazil China and Brazil signed a package of government agreements and business deals in Beijing on April 12 during Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff’s first state visit to China.The eight government agreements covered areas such as defense,technology and sports.The two countries also     

Against All Fiscal Odds

The government continues its proactive investment policy despite the country's declining fiscal revenue     

How to Celebrate Chinese Farmers' Harvest Festival?

正The Chinese Government recently created the Chinese Farmers’Harvest Festival,making it the fi rst time that a national festival has been set up exclusively for farmers.The festival will be celebrated annual y on the autumnal equinox beginning this year.The action highlights the government’s emphasis on agriculture and rural areas and its people,drawing the whole society’s attention to Chinese farmers,who diligently work to prop up the country’s social and economic development.The government has also expressed     

Be an Official,Be a Student

The Chinese government intends to upgrade the governance ability of its officials through training.     

Taxing Your Second Life

The government has started taxing the profits on virtual currency trading in the real world     

2003 Nanjing Golden Autumn Fair of Trade & Investment

The Golden Autumn fair will be held from 19 September to 30 October in Jiangsu Province. The activities of the Golden Autumn Trade Fair and International Business Recruiting Month are sponsored by the Jiangsu provincial government, hosted by the province's International Economy and Trade Office, the Nanjing city government, and the Jiangsu Trade Promoting Association. The main meeting place is in Nanjing, with further meetings in the other twelve cities of Jiangsu province.     

Avoiding the Dreaded ‘D’

The government hopes that proactive fiscal measures and a properly relaxedmonetary policy will thwart possible deflation     

MARKET WATCH

正OPINION Soothing Local Woes It has been a pressing task for China to address acute concerns over local government indebtedness.The problem has sounded an alarm for the Chinese economy as the country's local government debts amounted to a dizzying 10.7 trillion yuan     

LESS IS MORE

A new round of cabinet restructuring heralds a more efficient and service-oriented government The State Council, China’s cabinet, unveiled a new plan to further carry on its institutional reform and trans- formation of government functions during the First Session of the 12th     

Green Disaster

The algae bloom that damaged the water supplies of millions was an alarm call for local government officials     

At No Expense to the Environment

The government says "no" to projects that may endanger the environment in implementing its economic stimulus package     

New Hope For Peace

The Palestinians' feuding factions find themselves bound together, for better or worse, in a national unity government     

SPOTLIGHTS

China Publishes National Human Rights Action Plan The Chinese government pub-lished its first working plan onhuman rights protection on April     

Spend to Your Heart's Content

The government believes that boosting domestic consumption this year will help it achieve its 8-percent economic growth goal