Government Updates
China needs $839b for social welfare by 2020
A government think tank said China had to invest 5.74 trillion yuan (US$839.35 billion) by 2020 in constructing an all-round social welfare system to enhance people's livelihood.
Read moreChina inks trade deals with Swiss companies
A Chinese business delegation inked trade deals worth more than 300 million U.S. dollars with Swiss companies on Thursday, ending the second leg of their four-state procurement tour in Europe.
Read moreFood Safety Law Update >> 28th Feb 09
Food & Beverage Working Group
Food Safety Law Update
SIPO: Notice of Issuing the Key Points of the 2009 Working Plan of State Intellectual Property Offic
SIPO: Notice of Issuing the Key Points of the 2009 Working Plan of State Intellectual Property Office
Read moreSFDA: State Food and Drug Administration clarified classification of medical imaging diagnosis syste
SFDA: State Food and Drug Administration clarified classification of medical imaging diagnosis system products
Read moreMOF, NDRC: Ministry of Finance, National Development and Reform Commission issued the second tender
MOF, NDRC: Ministry of Finance, National Development and Reform Commission issued the second tender notice of energy-efficient lighting product promotion companies
Read moreChina Construction Bank issues US$5.8b bonds
China Construction Bank (CCB), one of China's big-four state-owned commercial banks, said Wednesday it has issued 40 billion yuan (US$5.8 billion) of subordinated callable bonds.
Read moreChinese lawmakers meet, reviewing major draft laws, amendments
China's top legislature began discussions Wednesday of several major draft laws and amendments which include the topics of food safety and criminal law.
Read moreChina to amend law to better protect personal information
China's top legislature on Wednesday started to debate an amendment to the Criminal Law that aims to protect the personal information from being divulged and abused.
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