"Ice-thawing Visit":New Opportunities for Closer China-Japan Trade Ties Exclusive Interview with Takeo Donoue,Economic Counsellor of Embassy of Japan in China

At the invitation of the Japanese government, from April 11 to 13, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao paid an official visit to Japan, which was described as an "ice-thawing journey", and launched talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. During the visit, both sides also inked a joint press communique, in which detailed measures to fresh out contents of strategic and mutual beneficial bilateral relationship have been included, marking a historic event of the bilateral relations between the two nations. Wen's successful visit to Japan, which occurred in the year of the 35th anniversary of the normalization of Sino-Japanese relations, received great concerns from the two peoples and the world community and was of far-reaching significance concerning the longstanding friendship between the two peoples and the steady development of China-Japan bilateral relations in both politics and trade. On April 19,China's Foreign Trade had an interview with Takeo Donoue, Counsellor of Embassy of Japan in China, on the discussion of promoting the sound development of Sino-Japanese economic and trade relations on this critical historic moment. Takeo Donoue told us that both the Japanese government and its economic community have been looking forward to faster progress of the economic and trade ties between the two sides.     

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.     

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     

China--Jamaica＇s Valuable Partner

Jamaica is China＇s largest trading partner in the English-speaking Caribbean and bilateral trade has developed rapidly, although last year bilateral trade has been greatly affected because of the economic crisis. However, with continuous development of the two economies, bilateral economic development and trade has great potential. During Jamaican Prime Minister Bruce Golding＇s first visit to China in February 2010,     

FM:Wen's Two-nation Visit Successful in Promoting Economic Ties

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to South Korea and Japan is a great success in strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation and promoting the economic and trade ties between China and the two countries, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said on April 13.     

China to Promote Investment in Jamaica

Jamaica is one of China＇s important trade partners in the English-speaking Caribbean, in recent years, bilateral trade has developed rapidly, although last year, because of the economic crisis, bilateral trade has been greatly affected.According to China Customs statistics, bilateral trade in 2008 amounted to US$291 million. Influenced by the financial crisis, bilateral trade between China and Jamaica in 2009 was US$2.19 million, down 25.7% when compared with the same period in 2008. However, with the continuous development of the two economies, bilateral economic and trade has great potential. Dur- ing the state visit of the Jamaican Prime Minister to China,     

CIFTIS: Using Action to Promote the Development of Trade in Services

CIFTIS(the China International Fair for Trade in Services)was held in Beijing in September,2020.As the world’s first comprehensive exhibition of trade in services,CIFTIS has built a bridge of mutual communication and a transaction platform for tens of thousands of enterprises across the world.CIFTIS was also the first international trade and economic event held offline by China since the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.The event focused on the theme“global services and shared prosperity”and exhibited the achievements of China’s trade in services.The Chinese government has used its practical actions to deepen international cooperation,stimulate the world’s economic development and promote global trade development.     

China-Syria： Opportunities, Friendship and Cooperation

Syria Deputy Prime Minister Abdullah al-Dardari headed a professional delegation to China and the First Meeting of the Syria- China Joint Business was held with the attendance of the Deputy Prime Minister at the main hall of CCPIT(China Council for the Promotion of International Trade)this July.Mr.Mon Couja,Managing Director of PracTech Co.in Syria and also a member of Board of Directors of the Syrian-Chinese Businessmen Council on Syrian side,was among the delegation.During this Meeting,Syrian-Chinese Businessmen Council of both sides worked together to yield a closer ties between each other,Mr.Mon Couja was one of them. Mr.Couja wrote those words in his e-mail,"I thank you,China's Foreign Trade,for this opportunity to communicate with our friends,the Chinese people. Kindly don't hesitate to contact me for any further cooperation."We can sum- mary it in three keywords:Opportunity,Friendship and Cooperation. Yes,China and Syria,the two friends,with the efforts from both sides,will continuously seek more opportunities and cooperation in the coming days. By Editor     

FM: Wen''''s Two-nation Visit Successful in Promoting Economic Ties

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to South Korea and Japan is a great success in strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation and promoting the economic and trade ties between China and the two countries, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said on April 13.     

FM： Wen＇s Two-nation Visit Successful in Promoting Economic Ties

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao＇s visit to South Korea and Japan is a great success in strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation and promoting the economic and trade ties between China and the two countries, Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing said on April 13.     

Canada Finance Minster： Welcome China＇s Investment in Canada

To forward the relationship between China and Canada in financial and trade sectors and strengthen the cooperation in avoiding the worse impact of international financial crisis, Canadian financial high-level leaders involving Bank of Canada Governor Mark Carney, Canada＇s Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty, Federal Superintendent of Financial Institutions Julie Dickson, as well as five major banks and the two biggest insurance companies in Canada, who are looking to strengthen and expand business ties with China, visited China from August 8 to August 14, 2009. Also they send warm invitations to China enterprises to invest and to be listed in Canada. This visit is a preparation for Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper＇s coming visit to China in November.     

Celebrating the 50 Years'''' Course of China''''s Foreign Trade

2006 is the 5th Anniversary of China's WTO Accession. Also in 2006, China's Foreign Trade magazine celebrates the 50th birthday. During the past 5 years, China's economic and trade situation has witness great changes and achieved splendid development. Over the past 50 years, China's Foreign Trade magazine has made great contributions to the economic and trade cooperation between China and the rest of the world.     

Well-Developed Agriculture Boosts Czech-China Trade——Exclusive interview with H.E. Peter Gandalovic, Minister of Agriculture of Czech Republic

Czech Republic, an European Union (EU) member in the Eastern Europe, has very well developed agriculture and relevant industries and technologies. In May, A Czech trade delegation headed by Peter Gandalovic, Mi lister of Agriculture of Czech Republic visited China, were warmly received by the Chinese government. Following, they went to Shanghai for SAIL China 2007, an international food and drinks exhibition. During the visit, China's Foreign Trade had an exclusive interview with the Minister, which follows below, on the topics of promoting the agricultural cooperation and bilateral trade relations between ina and Czech.     

China and Egypt Work Together to Ensure Bilateral Trade and Investment Ties

Egypt＇s Minister of Trade and industry, Rachid Mohamed paid a week-long visit to China from September 4 to September 11, 2006. During the visit, he met Chinese government officials and business representatives about engaging China in the development of Egyptian industry and attracting Chinese investment, technology and know-how into key industrial projects.     

MOFTEC Minister Wu Yi on China's Foreign Trade in 1995

At a national foreign trade conference held in Beijing in January, Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation (MOFTEC) Wu Yi talked about China's foreign trade and economic cooperation in 1995. On the targets of her ministry in 1995, the minister said efforts shall be made in the following aspects: ——In foreign trade, stress shall be put on exports. The ministry will enlarge the scale of exports and increase income from exports by raising the quality of export commodities and reducing costs. The foreign trade sector shall win the     

New Progress Has Been Made in Investing Overseas

In the first half of this year, China‘s domestic trade, inter national trade and international economic cooperation kept a good momentum of development, and played a positive rolein promoting the stable and rapid development of the national economy The smooth operation     

Investing in SADC

"Cihina is willing to in-crease the imports from the SADC, encourage enterprises with strength and good reputation to invest in SADC countries.Both sides should further strengthen cooperation in economy and trade, investment, finance, energy resources, infrastructure and other fields, to realize mutual benefits and the win-win," said Chinese vice premier Wang Qishan recently on the opening ceremony for China and Southern African Development Community (SADC) Economic and Trade Forum. This is the first time for China, the largest trade partner of SADC, to hold a forum for entrepreneurs and investors from both sides in Beijing and investors, aiming at further promoting the trade and investment.Chinese vice Premier Wang Qishan and Pohamba, rotating chairman of SADC and president of Namibia, attended the ceremony and made speeches.Under the witness of Wang and Pohamba, CCPIT and the secretariat of SADC signed cooperation documents.     

Financial cooperation benefits China and Latin America

According to Xinhua,financial cooperation between China and Latin American coun.tries has created substantial benefits for both sides,the president of the China Development Bank (CDB)said in Beijing.Chen Yang,president of the CDB,made the remarks ahead of Vice President Xi Jinping's upcoming visits to Cuba,Uruguay and Chile.Xi will visit the three countries between June 4 and 13.“Xi's visits will be of great importance in further promoting economic and financial cooperation between China and these three countries,” Chen said.     

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