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ENERGY

Electricity Consumption Up

2.34 trillion kilowatt hours of electricity were consumed in China from Jannuary to August this year, 0.36% higher than the figure for the same period last year, according to statistics released by the National Energy Administration. This marks the first time this year that cumulative electricity consumption numbers have witnessed positive year-on-year growth.

China Business News | 2009-09-16

ENTERTAINMENT

Star-studded Propaganda Film Hits the Big Screen

The Founding of A Republic, a film produced to honor the 60th anniversary of founding of the People's Republic of China, opened in Xi'an yesterday. It's predicted that the film, which includes cameos from nearly every big name in the Chinese film indusrty, will break box office records on the mainland.

Sanqin Daily | 2009-09-16

EMPLOYMENT

Migrant Worker Unemployment Rate Less than 3%

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) revealed that at the end of June, of the over 150 million migrant workers in China, only 4.2 million, less than 3% of the total, were unable to find work.

China Financial Information | 2009-09-16

CORRUPTION

Coca Cola Bribery Scandal

Coca Cola's largest bottling factory and sales company in Asia – Shanghai Shen-Mei Beverage & Food Company – was reported to be involved in a bribery scandal worth some 10 million yuan. Local police have taken away suspects for investigation.

Beijing Youth Daily | 2009-09-15

SECURITY

Beijing Lifts Security Alert Level

With upcoming celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the foundation of People's Republic of China, Beijing police have elevated security in the capital to the highest level possible. The police will conduct strict inspections of all the vehicles, persons and goods that intend to enter Beijing from September 15 to October 8.

China News Service | 2009-09-15

COMMUNIST PARTY

Central Committee of CPC Meet to Discuss Democracy and Corruption

The central committee of Communist Party of China (CPC) will hold its fourth plenary session from September 15 to September 18. Developing inner-party democracy and anti-corruption policies will be the focus of the conference

Southern Daily | 2009-09-15

REAL ESTATE

Record Land Prices: 7 Billion Yuan

China Overseas Property, a state-owned property giant bought two tracts of land in Shanghai at auction yesterday. The compnay paid 7 billion yuan for the plots, smashing the previous record for the amount paid for land at public auction.

Economic Observer | 2009-09-11