Development, Reform and Opening up of China＇s Insurance Industry

Since the resumption of its domestic business, China‘s insurance sector has enjoyed a sustained momentum of rapid development.     

Build up the Ceramics Platform,Enhance the Brand Effect

To promote the export trade of China ceramics industry, to develop the overseas marking channel for domestic architecture sanitary ceramics industry ,China Ceramics City ,jointly with China's Foreign Trade magazine,start to publicize on the overseas market.     

Portugal Sees Top Priority Market in China——Interview with H.E.Mr.Rui Quartin-Santos,Ambassador of portugal in China

In recent years, the economic and trade cooperation between China and Europe has witnessed a rapid growth and is showing a more and more remarkable tendency of market integration, this is why the Chinese market and west-em European countries are being comprehensively opened to one another. Portugal, at the western point of Europe which has a territory of 92152 sq. meters and a population of 10.54 million, is ready to accelerate its integration into the Chinese market. In 2005, according to Chinese statistics provided by the Custom's Office, the bilateral trade between China and Portugal was only US$1.236 billion. When interviewed by China's Foreign Trade in November, H.E. Mr. Rui Quartin-Santos, Ambassador of Portugal in China stressed: "Among the countries in Europe, Portugal has one of the longest historical relations with China. China is regarded as a top priority market for Portugal and the Portuguese business community." His comments are as follows: By Editor     

Bulgaria,Boosting Energy Cooperation with China——Interview with Deputy Minister Yaneva,Ministry of Economy and Energy,the Republic of Bulgaria

Deputy Minister Yaneva of Economy and Energy,the Republic of Bul- garia,a nice lady with outstanding talents,headed a delegation of Bulgaria to visit China in late June,for the participation at the 13th Bulgarian-Chi- nese Intergovernmental Commission for Economic,Trade,Scientific and Technical Cooperation.As an important instrument,the Joint Commission played a significant role in promoting the overall development of the bilat- eral economic relations. China's Foreign Trade interviewed Deputy Minister Yaneva and she gave very constructive suggestions on promoting the bilateral economic and trade cooperation between the two countries,especially in the area of energy cooperation.The following is a written interview with Deputy Min- ister Yaneva.     

Setting up State Holding Corporations——an Interview with He Boquan, Vice President of the China National Nonferrous Industry Corporation

An announcement was made on November 4, 1994, on making the China National Nonferrous Industry Corporation one of the three State holding corporations for experiment at a national conference on experimenting on modern enterprises sponsored by the State Council. The appearance of State holding corporations is the result of China's deepening economic restructuring and an important and integral part of deepening enterprise reform.     

Russia-China Trade Witnesses The Best Period ——Interview with Sergey TSYPLAKOV, Trade Representative of the Russian Federation

The Russian Federation and the P.R. China have a long standing friendship, which has been highly praised from generation to generation. During recent years, the close bilateral political relations and high-level government visits between the two countries have made solid foundations for promoting bilateral economic and trade cooperation. In 2006, China is celebrating Russia Year, in 2007 Russia will celebrate China Year, giving unprecedented opportunities for the promotion of trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. In August, China＇s Foreign Trade interviewed Sergey TSYPLAKOV, Trade Representative for the Russian Federation （of Minister Rank）, he stated： ＂The bilateral economic and trade cooperation between Russia and China has never been better!＂ By Editor     

Russia-China Trade Witnesses The Rest Period——Interview with Sergey TSYPLAKOV, Trade Representative of the Russian Federation

The Russian Federation and the P.R. China have a long standing friendship, which has been highly praised from generation to generation. During recent years, the close bilateral political relations and high-level government visits between the two countries have made solid foundations for promoting bilateral economic and trade cooperation. In 2006, China is celebrating Russia Year, in 2007 Russia will celebrate China Year, giving unprecedented opportunities for the promotion of trade and investment cooperation between the two countries. In August, China's Foreign Trade interviewed Sergey TSYPLAKOV, Trade Representative for the Russian Federation (of Minister Rank), he stated: "The bilateral economic and trade cooperation between Russia and China has never been better!" By Editor     

South Korea Welcoming More Investment from China——An Exclusive Interview with Mr.Zhao Huanyi, President of KOTRA

On April 27, the Fourth Chinese Enterprises Outbound Investment Conference was ＇held in Beijing. At the parallel session of Invest in South Korea, Mr. Zhao Huanyi,President of KOTRA gladly accepted the exclusive interview of China＇s Foreign Trade.     

Notice on the Issuance of Monograph ＂China Motorcycles - Marching into the Outside World＂

"China's Foreign Trade", which has been issuing globally for more than 40 years, is an authoritative magazine introducing China export commodities, enterprises and relevant information, and is the window for other countries to know about the situation of China export and the major channel to access China export information. "China's     

Compose the New Chapter For the Foreign HR Service——An Interview with the Secretary-General of China Association of Foreign Service Trades,Zhao Naizhen

In the 21st century,China has be come a powerful engine to pro mote the world economy.Confronting with the world-class competitions,Chinese industries will deal with the unprecedented challenges and opportunities.China‘s entry into WTO also leads us to a boundless business environment of economic system and globalization.The ever-growing co-operations on foreign trade raised new subjects to our foreign services.Under the new situation and developing trend, foreign services must play an important role on the stage of Chinese economy.As a trade association in this field,what are China Association of Foreign Service Trades(CAFST)‘s current situation and future development? Recently, the writer interviewed with the secretary-General of CAFST,Mr.Zhao Naizhen.     

Portugal Sees Top Priority Market in China：Interview with H.E. Mr. Rui Quartin-Santos, Ambassador of Portugal in China

China, a Top Priority Market for Portugal I would start by saying that the political relations between our two countries are very friendly and robust.Premier Wen Jiaobao visited Portugal in December 2005, and we have established a Global Strategic Partnership between China and Portugal. So we believe that the contact between the leaders of both sides in December last year has boosted decisively our relations in general and our trade relations in particular.     

China Told Us: Why the World Still Needs Expo——Interview with Vicente Gonzalez Loscertales, Secretary-general of Bureau International des Expositions

＂Shanghai Expo witt be the driving engine for transformation in 21st century.＂     

IPR Strategy,from Contest to Chess Game：Interview with Ma Xiushan, Deputy Secretary General,China Intellectual Property Society

China＇s Intellectual Property Rights（IPR） system was established in 1985. In its 21 years of existence, it has undergone unusual changes. IPR, as a new idea to be considered in constructing socialist market economy, helps promote internationalization and implement the strategy of ＂walking out＂, is so important that the Central Government has paid special attention to it. In 2005, China launched a mission to draft a National IPR Strategy, and in order to do so, the State Council has organized a leading group called the National IPR Strategy Committee, which is headed by Vice Premier Wu Yi. 28 State Council departments have also participated.     

＂Improved Product Development Processes Are Necessary＂ ---An Exclusive Interview with Dr. Alastair Bacon,General Manager-Prodrive China

Q： How long have you been in China doing business？ What impressed you most during your stay？ Could you share some examples with us？     

Polish Economy： Great Potential for Business Cooperation with China—— Interview with Andrzej Kaczmarek, Polish Economics Ministry Vice Minister

Poland is an important trade partner for China in East Europe. During mid-November, a Polish trade delegation headed by Andrzej Kaczmarek, Polish Economics Ministry Vice Minister visited Beijing. During the visit, China's Foreign Trade exclusively interviewed Andrzej Kaczmarek, and invited him to give comments on bilateral trade relations between China and Poland. By Editor     

The US Delighted to Have Chinese Investors——An exclusive Interview with Mr.Lee Sands,the Former American Deputy Trade Representative

Q:Just a few days ago,Huawei withdrew its application for acquiring the technological asset of 3 leaf under the pressure of CFIUS,and actually this was not the first time for Huawei to fail its acquisition of the American companies. In 2008,it also confronted setbacks when joining with Bain Group to acquire 3com.So how could you comment on Huawei's deal? What do you think are the most important factors accounting for the failure of Huawei's two deals? A:In general,for Chinese companies going to the US ma...     

Jia Xinguang： Structural Adjustment Urged to Curb Auto Overproduction：Interview with Jia Xinguang, Auto Expert of China National Radio

Since its WTO Accession in 2001, China＇s national auto industry has made remarkable progress, especially in terms of export. However, some problems still exist. Importantly, the issues of overproduction and chaotic market competition need to be addressed.     

＂China Has A Huge Domestic Market Untapped＂---An Exclusive Interview with Terry Spall,President MIRA Shanghai

Q： What impressed you most during your stay in China？
A： MIRA has been working in China since the mid 1980s, I personally have been coming to China for the past 12 years and have made over 80 visits in that time.     

China and Egypt：More Cooperation Brings Prosperous Future——Interview with H.E.Ali El-Hefny,Ambassador of Egypt to China

With long history and outstanding cultural achievements, China and Egypt have good cooperation in politics, economy, tourism, andeducation, Focusing oneconomy, what complementarities do you think our two countries have? What kind ofpotentials could be discovered and in which aspects could we enhance economic and trade cooperation?