China

• Optimism growing in 3rd quarter
• RBS aggressive in hiring best bunch
• French bank's show of confidence
• Media seek way out of economic downturnt
• China expected to achieve 8% growth rate, says Vice President

• German luxury carmakers find a beacon of light
• Christmas products exports to ASEAN grow
• Retail prices stabilizing, PBOC says
• China lowers gasoline, diesel prices
• China measures against global financial crisis effective

• Business confidence index pointer to recovery
• Exporters should be given 'preferential' treatment
• China calls for more efforts on economic recovery
• China GDP grows 7.8% in Q2: Goldman Sachs
• China's bank loan total exceeds full-year target

• Economists raise growth projections
• Discrepancy in May data reflects industry restructuring
• Forex regulator encourages China's 'capital export'
• China may just 'miss' trade goal
• China pushes for diversified monetary system