Government Updates
China Daily rings NASDAQ opening bell to celebrate US edition launch
Deputy Editor-in-Chief Qu Yingpu of China Daily, China's national English-language newspaper, ran the opening bell at the NASDAQ OMX Stock Market at 9:30 am EST Monday to mark the launch of China Daily's US edition especially tailored for the American readers, though China Daily started distributing its China edition in the US market in 1983.
Read moreGovt vows to spend more on social security
The government will vastly increase spending on social security to improve people’s livelihood and safeguard social stability and harmony. The policy was announced during a meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee yesterday.
Read moreStimulus methods dominate agenda
Dealing with the global economic downturn and jobs will be high on the agenda of lawmakers and political advisors when they meet in Beijing early next month for the annual parliamentary sessions, analysts have said.
Read moreChina central bank warns of near-term deflation risk
China's central bank on Monday warned of deflation in the near term caused by continuing downward pressure on prices.
Read moreTrade team heads to EU for big deals
A high-level business delegation heads to Europe today to sign deals potentially worth billions of dollars on a “wide range of buying interests”.
Read moreUN General Assembly President to visit China
President of the General Assembly of the United Nations Miguel d'Escoto Brockmann is to visit China from February 24 to 28.
Read moreChina encourages banks to extend loan period for small firms
China's lenders have been urged to be flexible and innovative concerning loan repayment from smaller firms. The China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) said Friday it is trying to help small firms facing financing difficulties by extending the loan period.
Read morePermanent Shanghai ID card for residents living there 7 years
People who have lived for an accumulated seven years in Shanghai, China's economic hub, may have the chance to obtain a permanent ID there, said Shanghai mayor Han Zheng, on Saturday.
Read moreOfficial: China's medical insurance to cover all urban residents this year
All unemployed urban residents in China will have access to medical insurance this year as the country plans to expand the coverage of an insurance scheme to all cities and towns, according to a government official Saturday.
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