Briefs

ECONOMY

China's Looming Inflation

With increased costs for labor, industrial materials and agricultural products, inflation is becoming increasingly apparent in China.

Tang Xiangyang | 2010-05-07

LABOR

Focus on the New Generation of Migrant Workers

Attention has been drawn to the plight of the new generation of migrant workers.

Tang Xiangyang and Rose Scobie | 2010-04-30

CORRUPTION

Billionaire Gome Founder on Trial

Huang Guangyu, one of China's billionaires, is standing trial on charges of insider trading, illegal business dealings and bribery.

Liu Peng | 2010-04-23

CORRUPTION

Life Sentence for Two Developers Responsible for Shanghai Building Collapse

Two property developers responsible for the collapse of a Shanghai apartment building last year, were sentenced to life in prison yesterday.

| 2010-04-22

Property Tax

State Council Said to have Approved Introduction of Pilot Property Tax Program

Sources claim that a plan to introduce a property tax in 4 pilot cities has already recieived approval from China's State Council.

Cheng Zhiyun | 2010-04-22

OIL

Sinopec Plans to Construct Large Oil Refinery Project in Singapore

Chinese oil giant Sinopec plans to build a large petroleum and chemical refining project on Singapore's man-made Jurong island

Yang Yang | 2010-04-21

FOREIGN INVESTMENT

State Council Rules Regarding Foreign Investment

China has recently released an announcement titled,“State Council Rules Regarding the Further Utilization of Foreign Investment.”

Tang Xiangyang, Wang Hao, and Rose Scobie | 2010-04-15