CCPIT and Italian Trade Commission Sign Cooperation Memorandum——Italian Trade Commission Chairman awarded gold medal to CCPIT Chairman Wan Jifei

On November 29, 2006, CCPIT Chairman Wan Jifei and Chairman of Italian Trade Commission jointly signed the Memorandum of Cooperation. After the signature ceremony, Mr. Ambassador Umberto Vattani, President of Italian Trade Commission (ICE) awarded a gold medal to Mr. Wan Jifei, in order to praise the great contributions he has made in promoting the trade relations between China and Italy. He pointed out that the gold medal was just coined in three pieces and with great significance. Davide Cucino, Chairman of China-Italy Chamber of Commerce, and Italian Embassy officials participated in the signature ceremony. Following, China's Foreign Trade interviewed the Italian Chairman and Mr. Wan Jifei. By Editor     

Austria Conferred Medal to Chairman Wan Jifei of CCPIT

Austria implements the system of medals in order to cite the personages with great contributions. According to the ranking and status of the people to award, the medals are divided into ten grades, from "Grand Gold Medal" to the "Bronze Medal". The "Grand Gold Medal" conferred to Chairman Wan Jifei by Austria is the highest medal rewarded to chairmen of chamber of commerce in foreign countries or those foreigners who have great influences in the international economic and business circles.     

Further Promote and Expand sino-African Trade Cooperation——Interview with CCPIT Chairman Wan Jifei

As an important part of the 2^nd Forum of Sino-African Cooperation, the 2^nd Conference of Chinese and African Entrepreneurs, jointly organized by CCPIT （China Council for the Promotion of International Trade） and the Ministry of Commerce was held from November 4 to 5 in Beijing. Premier Wen Jiabao, 27 African presidents and 6 African government leaders attended the conference. Over 1800 Chinese and African representatives from various industries participated in the conference.     

CCPIT Chairman Wan Jifei： China＇s Foreign Trade Is An Important Force of Trade Promotion

50 years before, the Ministry of Foreign Trade published magazine named Foreign Trade of The People s Republic of China. The first issue was published in December of 1956. In December of 1958, the magazine was taken over by CCPIT（China Council for the Promotion of International Trade）. Up to today, the magazine has been published in many languages including Chinese version, English version, etc., with huge influence in domestic and overseas economic and trade societies. It has played a significant role in promoting the trade communication and coopperation between China and foreign countries. It has been appraised as outstanding magazine by the State Press Office, and has won high praises by the leaders of the CPC and the government.     

CCPIT Vice Chairman Zhang Wei： Wish China＇s Foreign Trade A Better Future

With great pleasure and honor, we commence the 50th anniversary of China＇s Foreign Trade magazine. First, on behalf of CCPIT, CCOIC, I would like to extend my warmest welcome to all guestsand friends attending this celebration, as well as my respect to all companies and officials who have supported China＇s Foreign Trade magazine.     

Great Potentials for China and Bangladesh to Develop Trade and Economic Cooperation

Bangladesh is the friendly neighbor-ing country of China. Since twocountries established diplomatic re-lations 30 years ago, along with theconstant development of friendly relations, thetrade and economic cooperation between thetwo countries has been clos…     

CCPIT Awards “Honorary Member” to Wakahara Tomio

On February 1, 2007 CCPIT tawarded the title of Honorary Member to Wakahara Tomio,Vice Chairman of Tokai Japan-China Trade Center, to praise the contribution he has made to the Sino-Japanese friend-ship and bilateral economic and trade cooperation in the past.     

CCPIT：Cross-Straits Economic and Trade Relations Eye Bright Prospect

The visits by Chinese Kuomintang (KMT) Party Chairman Lien Chan and People First Party (PFP) Chairman James Soong from Taiwan to the mainland during the end of April and the early days of May can be regarded as fruitful and have won the focused attention from all of the world. The two visits not only end a 60-year of isolation, but also mark the first step toward a new era of the cross-Straits relations.     

We Are Engaged in Eliminating Trade Barriers between Africa and China——Exclusive interview with Mohamed A. El Masry, Chairman of the Federation of Egyptian Chamber of Commerce

On November 3 to 5, the Beijing Summit of the China-Africa Cooperation was held in Beijing. The People's Daily, the central government-administrated newspaper, praised this as a New Starting Point for Sino-African Relations, marking that the half-century Sino-African friendship that has stepped into a new historical period. During the forum, China's Foreign Trade interviewed Mr. Mohamed A. El Masry. Chairman of Federation of Egyptian Chamber of Commerce. "In Egypt, people feel very proud of China, and about what the Chinese people have achieved, we believe that as Africans, we want to strengthen ties between China and Africa. That's why Egyptian President Hosny Mubarak will continue to have special visits to China after the summit on November 6 and 7, in order to enhance trade relations between Egypt and China, especially in investment, tourism, etc." Mr. Masri said. By Editor     

Looking back and looking to the Future——Interview with Mr．Wan Jifei，Chairman of CCPIT＆CCOIC

2007 was a year of enormous change in China’s economy, especially in foreign trade. Many changes were made regard- ing reform and opening-up,as well as the overall economic develop- ment strategy,and further adjust- ments were also made in the eco- nomic and foreign trade policies. However,last year the interna- tional economy and trade industry developed in an unpredictable way. While China’s foreign trade has forged ahead,internal and external pressures were felt,including ap- preciation of the RMB and other     

Strengthen the Economic and Trade Cooperation to Develop International Market

Wang Jianming, male, race---han, born in Sep.1946, anative of Tianjin. Since graduation from Shanghai Jiao Tong University, 1969, majoring in machinery manufacturing, he was appointed to Guangxi Yulin Machinery Factory.     

Italy and China： Trade, Culture and History——An Interview with Antonino Laspina, Commissioner of the Italian Trade Commission＇s Beijing office

Italy is a modern, industrialized nation which has managed to preserve its traditional culture intact. It is China＇s old friend, and its long-time trade partner. In 2006, the Year of Italy in China, various measures were taken to broaden the scope of China and Italy＇s relationship, not only in terms of economic cooperation and trade, but also concerning historical and cultural awareness. What sort of new opportunities for cooperation will we be seeing in the new year？ China＇s Foreign Trade interviewed Antonino Laspina, Commissioner of the Italian Trade Commission＇s Beijing office, about this question and more.     

Deepen China-Arab Cooperation and Create a Prosperous Future——Speech at China-Arab Business Conference of China Arab Cooperation Forum by Jia Qinglin, Chairman of CPPCC National Committee

We will follow the four-point proposals for developing a new-type partnership between China and Arab countries.     

Window for Russia and Eastern Europe——The 21st International China Harbin Fair for Trade and Economic Cooperation

The 21st International China Harbin Fair for Trade and Economic Cooperation will be held in Harbin International Conference and Exhibition Center from June 15 to 19, 2010. At this edition of China Harbin Trade Fair, there will be 3000 international standard booths available, with a total indoor and outdoor exhibition area of 86,000 Uare meters, according to the announcement from Mr. Sun o, Vice governor of Heilongjiang Province on March 26, 2010 in Beijing.     

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     

Welcome to Tongling-Chinese ancient city——Chen Taogen,Director of Commission of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation & Director of Merchants Beaureau in Tongling City

Tongling is in Anhui Province,and lies in the east of China,on thesouth bank of the low reaches of the Changjiang River.Tongling is 160kilometres south of Hefei City,the capital of Anhui Province;it is 80kilometres north of Jiuhuashan—the famous Buddhist mountain;it is 180kilometers from Mount Huang—one of the World natural and culturalheritages;it is the hinge to Mount Huang and Jiuhuashan;Tongling is 180kilometres west of Nanjing City and is 480 kilometers from Shanghai. Tongling city has jurisdiction over one provincial economic andtechnological development zone,three districts,and one county,namely,Tongguanshan District,Shizishan District,Jiaoqu District and TonglingCounty.It covers a total area of 1113sq.km.(among which the urbanarea is 75 sq.km);it has a total population of700,000,among whichthe urban population is 350,000.