“E-Hub”for International Shipping

As part of the ten industrial revitalization plan, shipbuilding industry attracts the society＇s attention. According to the latest data from China Association of National Shipbuilding Industry, in the first quarter of 2009, there was hardly any new ship order, while the key shipbuilding companies under monitoring only got new ship orders of 440,000 dead weight tonnes （DWT）, down by 95.6% from those of the same period in 2008. How was the shipping market in 2008 like in 2008？ And what will the market be in 2009？ How do the participants in foreign shipping industry feel like the shipping market in China？ Is there any new mode of development？ With these questions, China＇s Foreign Trade inter- viewed Mr. Kang Shuchun, CEO of ShippingChina.com.     

A Case of Improperly Registered “Wansheng” Trademark

In September 1999, the Trademark Review and Adjudication Board of the China State Administration for Industry and Commerce (SAIC) made its final decision on revocation of the "Wangsheng" trademark: the ground for the revocation raised by Hitachi Maxell Ltd. (Hitachi) that the Shenzhen Hua Yuan Industrial (Group) Co., Ltd. (Hua Yuan) has registered, by improper means, the "Wansheng" trademark no. 592880 for Class 9 floppy and magnetic disks and no. 870819 for Class 9 battery are tenable and the trademark is revoked.     

China Builds Its “Intelligent“ Modern Customs

China General Administration of Customs (CAAC) has started to fully implement the second step of building the modem customs system. Relying on risk management system, it has realized an “intelligent“ customs supervision system in practice.It is known that the annual number of import and export deals in China is over 100 mil-     

“We Are Friends to Enterprises”

Old name,new born As a matter of fact,Shanghai Pudong Chamber of International Commerce(Shanghai Pudong CCOIC) is very young,as young as we could call it a new born. In the aim of serving for member enterprises,Pudong CCOIC was founded on April 28 last year.However,the name of Pudong CCOIC is as long as Pudong CCPIT."In the past years,the Pudong CCOIC was just a name. We mixed the function of CCOIC and CCPIT together. But the world develops so rapidly that it requires us to head for a professional servic...     

Biblical Influence on “I Have a Dream”

American Baptist minister,the winner of the Nobel Peace Price in1964,Martin Luther King,Jr.is the foremost advocate of nonviolence of his time and a driving force in the push for racial equality in the1950's and the1960's.His landmark recitation of civil rights,“I Have a Dream”,delivered in1963,has been particularly valued and rightly acknowledged as one of the most significant speeches in the American history.Its poetic language and burning intensity give it a place in American letters…     

When Will the “Glass Door” Be Broken?

During the past year,Sinopec's Maotai spirit scandal and the state-run banks' unreasonable fee collection made reforming the monopolized sectors more desired.How to break monopoly is also one of the hottest topics among the representatives and members at this year's NPC and CPPCC.During the NPC and CPPCC,several representatives and members called for the earliest formulation of     

“Better Auto, Better Life”

It has been 20 years since Auto Shanghai was firstly held in 1985，From the first Shanghai auto show with 73 exhibitors and a scale of over 10,000 square meters to the current 120,000 square meters. aiming at an international A-Class show, the development course of Shanghai International Automobile and Manufacturing Technology Exhibition witnessed the development of China‘s Reform and Open Policy and that of the auto industry in China. In June last year, Auto Shanghai obtained successfully the certificate of Union of International Fairs (UFI), which makes it the first auto show certificated by UFI in China. “Auto Shanghai 2005” has become a world wellknown auto exhibition in regard to scale and influence.     

China’s Home Appliance Exports Have Achieved A “Counterattack”

According to the latest data released by the China Household Electrical Appliances Association,in 2020,China’s home appliance industry recovered steadily,and the primary business income of the whole industry reached 1.48 trillion,down by only 1.06%yearon-year.The annual cumulative export value was USD 83.7 billion,an increase of 18%.The scale of the export value remained at the best level in this period of time,and the growth rate was the highest in the last 10 years.     

Notable quotes from hotel industry“thought leaders”2007

As a hotel lawyer, seeing 2,500 of my closest hotelindustry friends at the ALIS Conference held recently , I heard some interesting things from the "thought leaders" of the industry. Some of the items making my list of notable quotes were taken from private meetings, and some from the public ALIS panels. In either event, I thought I would share some of the current insights, activities or musings from some interesting people in the hospitality industry.     

Shaanxi Blower Group: One Brand with Two “China Top Brand“

Shaanxi Blower (Group) Co., Ltd.is a group company of large engineering technology and equipment focused on design and manufacturing of turbo-machinery, a large key enterprise in China, one of the top 500 enterprises for machinery industries, one of the best 100 enterprises in income from sales of Chinese Machinery Industries in 2004,one of the largest 1000 group enterprises in China in 2004, one of the vanguard enterprises in Chinese industries in 2005,the key support enterprise aiming at 10billion in production value during the “Eleventh Five-year Plan“ by Xi‘an Municipal government.……     

Rio Tinto arrests an “isolated”case

China＇s steel industry association said on July 31 that it plans this year to unify the spot and long-contract prices for the country＇s iron ore imports. It will also set a ceiling for charges levied by import trading firms, as part of an effort to regulate the market. The proposal was the top item of discussion at the steel industry body＇s twoday semiannual meeting, said Luo Bingsheng, deputy chairman of the China Iron and Steel Association （CISA）, at a press conference.     

Dongfeng to Form an “Aircraft Carrier” of Passenger Car Chassis Makers

The Dongfeng Automobile Co. recently reorganized the assets of theformer Dongfeng Special-use Automobile Co., Ltd. and the Farm-use VehicleCo. Chassis Plant and formed theDongfeng Special-use Automobile Co.,Ltd. (which adopted the name of theformer Dongfeng Special-use Automobile Co., Ltd.). This action is designedto make the most of the valuable assets,to help develop the car chassis business,making it become an "aircraft carrier"in the car chassis sector, and to escalatethe Dongfeng…     

United Airlines Named Best Transpacific Airline at OAAG Airline of the Year Awards “Oscars of the Airline Industry“ Highlight United‘s Extensive Service to Asia-Pacific Region“

United Airlines (OTCBB:UALAQ.OB) was named Best Transpacific Airline by the annual OAG Airline of the Year Awards during an awards ceremony in London. OAG is a content management company specializing in travel and transport, which selected winners of the awards based on the votes of a worldwide audience of business travelers.……     

Singapore Airlines Voted“Best Airline”by Leading German Erman Travel Magazine

Readers of a leading German travel magazine Business Traveller Germany have voted Sin- gapore Airlines as the "Best Airline to the Far East and the Pacific (Overall)". Readers, who participated in the annual survey conducted by the magazine, also voted the Airline as the winner in the following categories: Safety, Cabin Crew. Cabin Comfort, Cabin Appearance, and Catering.     

“Celestial Beauty” Leads The Hainan Airlines

Based on the corporate culture of “intemally cultivating the spirit with the essence of the traditional Chinese culture,and externally combining the advanced western management and technology”,Hainan Airlines Company Limited （hereinafter called HNA） has turned from a new soaring airlines to the fourth biggest airlines in China.     

Manufacturing Industry Should Avoid Becoming “International Blue Collar”

In the past 20 years, the manufacturing industry played an important role in the growth of Chinese economy, its addedvalue accounted for over 40% of the GDP, and half of the fiscal revenue came from it. However, some Chinese and foreign experts, who have been closely watching it, think that, if it does not have an evolution changing from low-level products to hi-level products, it will face the risk of loosing its advantages.     

“Gultural Fower”in the Decisive Battle of the Beauty Market

During its six-year development in China, Balincan created market miracles one after another! They are well known both in market management and unique branding characteristics. Therefore, the "Balincan Phenomenon "emerged on the market, and even has caught the eyes of analysts, who made Balincan a research subject. But what is behind the stunning phenomenon? To explore the secret, China's Foreign Trade interviewed Balincan. By Editor     

Virtual Waterless Port： “Bring the Port Forward”

To deal with the crisis, the central government of China carried out “ten major industries stimulating programme”, which includes logistics and information industry. Lifting the development of logistics and information industry to a level of national strategy, it shows that the central governments is paying great attention to construct modern logistics service system, cut the costs and improve efficiency, bringing an opportunity for Chinese logistics industry.     

Greece:Strategic Partner for China s“Go Global”Policy

China and Greece have both made,great contributions to the world s cultural heritage.As the Chinese economy has become an economic powerhouse in the global economy,the Greek economy has proven capabilities and is constantly improving. Today,bilateral economic and business relations are advancing,and there is a steady increase in trade,along with many opportunities for investment.     

“National Treasure”Would Be on Show

8 Olympic pandas arrived in Beijing as scheduled Eight pandas arrived safely in Beijing on May 24 after a long journey from their heavily damaged reserve near the epicenter of Wenchuan Earth- quake a week earlier.Their home at the world-famous Wolong reserve was badly damaged in the May 12 quake,which was centered just 20 miles away in a damp region of narrow,winding mountain roads. The nandas will spend the next six months at the Beijing Zoo on a