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Machinery of China is an export-oriented authoritative magazine of the Ministry of Machinebuilding Industry, read by tens of thousands of directors and managers of electrical and machinery enterprises in China. It is published at home and abroad. It offers introductions to national and ministry policies and regulations concernmg the industry,provides authoritative industry statistics and accurately forecasts market trends for electrical and machinery products. In addition, it     

Three Series of Amendments to China's Constitution

AfterNewChinawasfoundin1949,the1st,4thand5thNationalPeople'sCongressesdrewupfourconstitutionsforthePeoplesRepublicofChinarespectivelyin1954,1975,1978and1982,andthe7th,8thand9thNationalPeople'sCongressamendedtheConstitutionissuedin1982.In1988,the7thNationalPeople'sCongressamendedtheConstitutionbyaddingtwoclauses:1.TheStateallowsprivateeconomytodevelopwithinpermittedextentoflaws,and2.Therightofusinglandcanbetransferredlegally.ThisamendmentrealizedtWo"firsts"-forthefirsttime,theprivateeco…     

FTA Talks to Conclude ahead of Schedule

Negotiations on the establishment of a China-ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Free Trade Area (FTA) are ex-pected to wrap up before the scheduled date of June 30, said a source close to the     

China to Further Joint-stock Reform of Banks

Chinese central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan said recently that China will continue to fur- ther its joint-stock reform of state-owned commercial banks. Zhou gave positive comments on the     

Contribution to Development of China's Garment Trade

The Third "Brother Cup" China International Young Designers Contest was held in April 1995 at the Century Theatre in the Beijing Sino-Japanese Youth Exchange Centre. The Contest, an important activity at the '95 China International Clothing and Accessories Fair, is the largest one in the world at present with designers from many countries and regions. Recently I interviewed the sponsor of the contest—     

Vice-Chairman Yu Pays to Visit to Secretary-General Zhang Deguang of Euro-Asia Economic Forum

On September 12,2007,Vice- Chairman Yu Ping met with Secretary- General Zhang Deguang of Euro-Asia Economic Forum at its Secretariat. At the meeting, Secretary-General Zhang Deguang first introduced the development of SCO and reviewed the establishment of the SCO Business Council,pointing out that diversified regional cooperation should be carried out under the framework of SCO and its business council will be a favorable platform for the promotion of Euro-Asia regional cooperation.     

A Real Chance to Be the Member of EU“——An interview with Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to China

Hungary, as a new member of European Union, gains both opportunities and chal lenges. Facing such a situation that EU is China‘s second largest trade partner and vice versa, how will Hungary do to cooperate with China? On this occasion, we have interviewed H.E. Mihaly Bayer, Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to China. Below is the interview with him.     

Restructuring to decrease number of Chinese auto manufacturers

At this year's government report,Chinese State Council Premier Wen Jiabao once again brought up the issue of estructuring the automobile industry,placing it relatively igh on his list of priorities.In a report appearing on Gasoo.com on March 17,China Automobile Dealers     

Notice of Inviting Contributions to Arbitration In China

All persons, no matter Chinese or foreigners, who are interested inarbitration and law, are warmly welcomed to send your articles to Arbi-tration In China which is sponsored by China International Economicand Trade Arbitration Commission/The Court of Arbitration of ChinaChamber of International Commerce and China Maritime ArbitrationCommission.Requirements: the contents and words are not limited, but the editor-in-chief of this journal shall have the right to reduce or cut down as well…     

An Introduction to the Investment Environment of Guizhou

Communications and Transport Guizhou Province has formed a communications and transport network radiating in all directions, with Guiyang as the center, the four railways of Qiangui, Chuanqian, Guikun and Xiangqian crossing the entire province, with a service mileage of 1468 kin. The Guikun, Chuanqian and Xiangqian railways have realized electrification, with an opera-     

“A Real Chance to Be the Member of EU”—— An interview with Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to China

Hungary, as a new member of European Union, gains both opportunities and chal lenges. Facing such a situation that EU is China‘s second largest trade partner and vice versa, how will Hungary do to cooperate with China? On this occasion, we have interviewed H.E. Mihaly Bayer, Ambassador of the Republic of Hungary to China. Below is the interview with him.     

Agricultural Bank of China to Start Shareholding Reform

China officially announced its decision to launch the shareholding reform on the Agricultural Bank of China (ABC) at the Third National Financial Work Conference in January.     

China's Utilization of Foreign Funds from January to April

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Major Measures to Promote the Adjustment of Industrial Structure

The State Council promulgated the Decision of the State Council on Imple menting the Interim Regulation on Promoting the Adjustment of Industrial Structure on December 7, 2005. On the same day, approved by the State Council, the National Development and Reform Commission（NDRC） issued the Guiding Catalogue for the Adjustment of Industrial Structure as a supplementary document to the Interim Regulation.     

The Consequences of Consumers’ Use of Pre-Existing Social Relationships to Make Purchases

In this article, we extend and refine previous research on marketing relationships by specifically examining consumers’ use of pre-existing social relationships (i.e., friendships) with firm representatives to make purchases. This study identifies the various consequences of using pre-existing social relationships and integrates these new outcomes with existing research to develop a cohesive theoretical framework. Doing so highlights the unique advantages of developing stronger relationships between firms and customers, while also extending marketing scholars’ and practitioners’ understanding of relationship marketing. Finally, this study links the outcomes of using these relationships to important marketing constructs, such as satisfaction and loyalty.     

China to Make Public Names of Firms or Individuals that Fail to Pay Due Tax

China‘s tax authorities announced recently it will publish names of institutions,firms or individuals which fail to pay their taxes beginning Jan. 1,2005.     

Report on Visit to China of French CMH Group

Messrs. Henri Feltz, Bruno Cognat, Philippe Remignon, Nicolas Lonza, Philippe Choquet, who are leaders of French CMH Group, paid a visit from October 8 to 14, 2004 to Beijing, Tianjin, Chengdu, Nanjing and Shanghai, China, and gained fruitful results during the visit as follows.     

Law on Negotiable Bills of Exchange to Be Revised

China General Administration of Customs (CAAC) has started to fully implement the second step of building the modern customs system, Relying on risk management system, it hsa realized an “intelligent“customs supervision system in practice.