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RESOURCES

Fuel Prices Lowered Ahead of National Day

China's state economic planner - National Development and Reform Commission yesterday announced thier decision to lower the prices of petrol and diesel by about 0.15 yuan a liter as of midnight last night.

China News Service | 2009-10-13

MEDIA

Sina, Focus Media Merger Falls Through

On September 28, Sina and Focus Media announced simultaneously that they would no longer extend the deadline of their merger plan.

www.eNet.com.cn | 2009-10-13

BONDS

China's Foray into Treasury Bonds a Success

Yuan-denominated treasury bonds proved popular in Hong Kong when issued for first time on Sep 28.

21st Century Business Herald | 2009-10-13

REAL ESTATE

Warning for Real Estate Market

China Land Surveying and Planning Institute, a think-tank tied to the country's Ministry of Land and Resources, recently pointed out that the rise in house prices accompanied by a decline in transaction volumes starting from June this year may be a danger signal for the country's real estate market.

21st Century Business Herald | 2009-10-13

TRADE

China Imposes Anti-dumping Duty on Imported Polyamide Chips

China's Ministry of Commerce yesterday issued a statement announcing that it would impose an anti-dumping duty on polyamide chips imported from America, Italy, Britain, France and Taiwan for the next 5 years.

The Beijing News | 2009-10-13

LAW

Six Sentenced to Death Over Xinjiang Riot

Six men convicted of committing the crimes of murder, arson and robbery during the deadly riot that shook Urumuqi on July 5, were sentenced to death after an open trial on October 12, another man was jailed for life.

Oriental Morning Post | 2009-10-13

REAL ESTATE

Housing Price Viewed as Unacceptably High

Over sixty percent of urban residents consider present housing price as "unacceptably high", but are still "willing to buy", a survey conducted by the People's Bank of China revealed.

People's Daily | 2009-09-25