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Sino-US Trade Ties 'Pretty Good'
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| Vice Premier Wu Yi and US Commerce Secretary Donald Evans attended a round table on IPR protection Thursday. At a Wednesday meeting, Commerce Minister Bo Xilai told Evans that his work to promote China-US trade ties was "pretty good" during his four-year tenure. |
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Private Sector of "Great Strategic Significance"
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| The State Council approved guidelines for supporting the development of the private sector at its Wednesday executive meeting, stating that growth of the sector will benefit the country's progress and modernization. Under the guidelines, market access will widen, financial and tax support will increase and government services will improve. |
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More Trees for the Capital
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| Beijing is promising to cover half its area with trees this year by planting an additional 3,000 mu (200 hectares). Since few areas are left for planting new trees, Beijing Municipal Forestry Bureau has decided to shift its focus to improving forest quality and landscaping. |
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China to Crack Down on Gambling
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| China's minister of public security has ordered police departments nationwide to launch an attack on gambling. Party and government officials, together with executives at state-owned enterprises, are the primary targets of the campaign, particularly those involved in online gambling, illegal lotteries and those whose gaming involves overseas landholdings.
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Biennial Film Festival Held in Changchun
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| The Seventh Changchun China Film Festival opened Monday in northeastern Jilin Province. Some 176 movies are being presented as the biennial festival, established in 1992, this year celebrates the centenary of China's film industry. |
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KMT Group to Discuss Holiday Flights
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| Talks between mainland authorities and a delegation from Taiwan are being held Monday on the topic of allowing direct cross-Straits charter flights during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday. A six-member Kuomintang delegation led by director of the KMT's central policy committee arrived in Beijing Sunday afternoon to work out issues related to the proposed flights. |
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Pollution Worsens in China's Seas
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| Marine pollution is worsening in China, threatening the country's ocean environment, according to the State Oceanic Administration. Nearly 170,000 square kilometers of water failed to reach clean-water standards last year, up 16.0 percent from 2003. |
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China's First Red Cross Medical Team Formed
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| China's first red cross medical team for tsunami-hit victims in south and southeast Asian countries was formed Saturday and is scheduled to leave for Indonesia on Jan. 11 and remain there for a month. |
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Indonesia Praises Chinese Aid, Commitment
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| China's aid contributions and commitments to Indonesia are helping solve immediate disaster relief needs and leading to long-term rehabilitation efforts in the tsunami-battered countries, Indonesian officials said on Friday. |
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US Relaxes Visa Requirements for Biz, Tourism
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| The United States and China have agreed to a reciprocal visa arrangement with both sides offering 12-month multiple-entry business and tourist visas. |
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