Energy Saving,Environmental Protection:Top Priority in China's Development——Exclusive interview with Dr.Yonglong L,Secretary-general,Chinese Committee for SCOPE(Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment/ICSU).

Energy saving,emission reduction and economic development are major issues China has to meet in building a harmonious society.On one hand,China should pursue a sustainable,fast and sound economic development,on the other hand,she should try to decrease the overuse of energy resources and the environ- mental problems caused by the rapid economic growth. In this regard,on June 24,the Standing Committee of National People's Congress deliberated the draft of Energy Saving Law,according to which China is to take"resources saving"as a basic national policy.This is a key issue to the long-term benefits of China.With relevant questions,China's Foreign Trade interviewed Dr, Yonglong L(?),Secretary-general,Chinese Committee for SCOPE(Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment/ICSU).and Research Professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Let's listen to Dr.L(?)'s comments with wisdom.     

Energy Saving,Environmental Protection：Top Priority in China＇s Development——Exclusive interview with Dr.Yonglong L,Secretary-general,Chinese Committee for SCOPE（Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment/ICSU）.

Energy saving,emission reduction and economic development are major issues China has to meet in building a harmonious society.On one hand,China should pursue a sustainable,fast and sound economic development,on the other hand,she should try to decrease the overuse of energy resources and the environmental problems caused by the rapid economic growth. In this regard,on June 24,the Standing Committee of National People＇s Congress deliberated the draft of Energy Saving Law,according to which China is to take“resources saving”as a basic national policy.This is a key issue to the long-term benefits of China.With relevant questions,China＇s Foreign Trade interviewed Dr, Yonglong L（？）,Secretary-general,Chinese Committee for SCOPE（Scientific Committee on Problems of the Environment/ICSU）.and Research Professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences. Let＇s listen to Dr.L（？）＇s comments with wisdom.[第一段]     

Coca-Cola＇s Acquisition Over Huiyuan Juice

China＇s Anti-Monopoly Law, the foundation stone of the market economy, started to be implemented since August 1st 2008. After half a year of investigation, Coca Cola＇s acquisition of Huiyuan Juice was put to a stop by Ministry of Commerce on March 18th 2009. It became the first abortive case since the implementation of the Anti-Monopoly Law and caused strong repercussions home and abroad. While the nationalists applauded for the decision, overseas media generally took a skeptical attitude, considering it as a case of trade protectionism. This phenomenon requires a rational interpretation and guidance for the domestic and international media. On the one hand, acquisition by foreign capital may bring advanced technology and management experience and promote economic development; on the other hand, it may lead to the monopoly of relevant market, hamper competition and cause some domestic brands to disappear. We should look at Coca Cola＇s acquisition of Huiyuan Juice from two aspects. There are both advantages and disadvantages in acquisition. Anti-monopoly law enforcement agency should not only pay attention to the damage to competition brought about by acquisition, but also to its positive role in promoting economic development. It should balance the pros and cons so that it can reach a rational conclusion and maintain the authority of law. Chinese society is better to take a balanced attitude to acquisition by foreign capital, and prevent nationalism to go spread unchecked. At the meantime, the international media should not overreact to this case, which could become the excuse for other countries to practice trade protectionism. The Chinese government simply made a misleading yet not wrong decision at a wrong place in a wrong time.     

Spirit of a Centurial Aged Man

Yuan Geng, who created the Shekou Mode, is a pioneer in 30 years＇ history of China opening to the foreign, and a practicer of the policy by Deng Xiaoping of ＂Shenzhen Special Zone should break a way for China＂. The success of Shekou Mode provided a vane to the rapid development of economic zones and development zones in China, and the ＂growing up＂ of China. Referring to Yuan Geng, some say he is a capitalist, some say he is pioneer, and some say he is a star of reform, and so on. To carve a real picture let＇s go near to him and share the valuable memories.     

FTA betwee China and Korea

Under the regional cooperation being a main trend of the World’s economic development,East Asia should make China and Korea as a breakthrough,build Sino-Korean free trade district,and then push the development of the whole East Asia’s regional economic cooperation.Both China and Korea want to contribute to FTA and keep the dose geographic,humanistic and trade relation.Both countries’ political relation has been improving.In the IT industry,the focus of sino-Korean FTA,sino-Korean IT industries develop quickly and possess the cooperative basis.While in the FTA’s construction,IT industries’ cooperation faces the obstacles:Sino-Korean economic nationalism; the existence of huge china trade deficit for sino-Korean trade;the copyright dispute in the software development.Sino-Korea must take the corresponding measures in order to push the sino-Korean substantial development.     

FTA between China and Korea

Under the regional cooperation being a main trend of the World’s economic development, East Asia should make China and Korea as a breakthrough, build Sino-Korean free trade district, and then push the development of the whole East Asia’s regional economic cooperation. Both China and Korea want to contribute to FTA and keep the close geographic, humanistic and trade relation. Both countries’ political relation has been improving. In the IT industry, the focus of sino-Korean FTA, sino-Korean IT industries develop quickly and possess the cooperative basis. While in the FTA’s construction, IT industries’ cooperation faces the obstacles: Sino-Korean economic nationalism ; the existence of huge china trade deficit for sino-Korean trade ; the copyright dispute in the software development. Sino-Korea must take the corresponding measures in order to push the sino-Korean substantial development.     

Belgium,Eager for Chinese Investment

April 17, 2007 was the 36th anniversary day of the diplomatic relations between China and Belgium. According to the press conference by Belgium Embassy in China, in June, Belgium Prince Philippe will visit China, accompanied by a large Belgium trade and commercial delegation. For years, with the continuous development of China-EU economic and trade relations, the European countries have showed great concern on the Chinese economic development. Meanwhile, more and more Chinese enterprises have managed to walk out and seek the overseas development.     

Bright Prospects——for the Cooperative Development of China's Nonferrous Metals

The strategic focal point of China's economic development is to shift towards the western area. Efforts will be made to give impetus to economic development in the western region by strengthening the exploitation and utilization of mineral resources. Therefore, the exploration and exploitation of mineral resources in the western area has become a focus of investment. The China Nonferrous Metal Industry Corporation bears an important     

Regionalism： Friends or Rivals？

Since 1980s in the 20th century, world economy and trade features coexistence and development of regionalism and globalization. On one hand, the establishment and operation of WTO has given a impetus to further development of economic globalization;on the other hand, all types of regional trade regimes have gainedflourishing with upsurge for regional economic integration arisingall over the world.     

The Pioneering Spirit of a Centurial Aged Man

Yuan Geng,who created the Shekou Mode,is a pioneer in 30 years' history of China opening to the foreign,and a practicer of the policy by Deng Xiaoping of"Shenzhen Special Zone should break a way for China".The success of Shekou Mode provided a vane to the rapid development of economic zones and develop- ment zones in China,and the"growing up"of China.Referring to Yuan Geng,some say he is a capitalist,some say he is pioneer,and some say he is a star of reform, and so on.To carve a real picture let's go near to him and share the valuable mem- ories.     

Boosting Int＇l SMEs Cooperation——Interview with Zhu Shuhai,Director,Department for SMEs,Trade Development Bureau,Ministry of Commerce

Either in the developed countries or developing countries,the small and medium enterprises（SMEs）have been playing a significant role in promoting the technological progress,employment,export, etc.Especially in the modern society with efficient development of knowledge and information,which is making the production and business operation smaller and more dispersed,and with more family participation as well,SMEs are becoming a more and more important force of the social and economic development. Although the SMEs have made very important contributions to the national economic development and the increase of employment,they are thirsty of more government and social supports,especially for the overseas development.In order to meet the mission of promoting the SMEs development,the Ministry of Commerce has established Department for SMEs. In July,China＇s Foreign Trade inte viewed Zhu Shuhai,Director of Department for SMEs,Trade Development Bureau,Ministry,of Commerce.     

Consumption： Driving Force for Economic Growth

Mr. Yao Jingyuan, Chief Economist of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) delivered a speech on “Chinese Consumption Demand and Price Projection“ at the Forum on China‘s Economic Development Trend and Macro-Control recently. He thought that it is a crucial moment for macro economic control. In addition to investment, consumption should be a driving force for the development of China‘s economy.     

Present Economic Situation and 1997 Economic Trends in China

It is of great significance with the development of China's foreign trade and the economic and trade expansion in China by foreign businessmen to get a clear understanding of the present economic situation and the 1997 economic trends in China.     

The 14th Five-Year Plan Starts A New Journey to A Modernized Socialist Country

2021 is a year of special importance in China’s modernization process,since it is the first year of the 14 th Five-Year Plan and the start of a new journey to build a modern socialist country.In a period of five years,the Five-Year Plan specifies future direction for economic and social development in China,and is an important way for China to carry out development strategies and build consensus on development.     

China central bank suggests rural financial service improvement

China should further upgrade its rural financial service system to bolster economic development in such areas and improve the lives of farmers, said a People′s Bank of China report released late on September 19. The central bank′s"China rural financial service report"suggested the government provide more low-cost financial services in rural areas;improve the credit-risk management mechanism and encourage innovation in financial products.     

Financial institutions requested to back industrial rebalance

Monetary policy should be made to meet multiple objectives rather than focus only on fighting inflation, Zhou Xiaochuan. governor of the People＇s Bank of China, the central bank, said on December 22. China＇s monetary policy covered four considerations, Zhou said at a forum on development and reform in China＇s financial sector in Beijing. referring to low inflation, economic growth, employment and balance of international payments.     

Strengthening——Foreign Scientific Cooperation in the Non-ferrous Metal Industry

Since the China Non-Ferrous Metal Industry Corporation was founded, it has always adhered to the development principle of "Science and technology are a production force" and "Economic construction must rely on science and technology progress and science and technology must serve economic construction in return" to enhance the reform in the scientific research system. With support from the State and through     

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.     

Coca-Cola's Acquisition Over Huiyuan Juice

China's Anti-Monopoly Law,the foundation stone of the market economy,started to be implemented since August 1st 2008.After half a year of investigation,.Coca Cola's acquisition of Huiyuan Juice was put to a stop by Ministry of Commerce on March 18th 2009.It became the first abortive case since the implementation of the Anti-Monopoly Law and caused strong repercussions home and abroad.While the nationalists applauded for the decision,overseas media generally took a skeptical attitude,considering it as a case of trade protectionism.This phenomenon requires a rational interpretation and guidance for the domestic and international media.On the one hand,acquisition by foreign capital may bring advanced technology and management experience and promote economic development;on the other hand,it may lead to the monopoly of relevant market,hamper competition and cause some domestic brands to disappear.We should look at Coca Cola's acquisition of Huiyuan Juice from two aspects.     

The Urgent Task for China''''s Auto Industry is Further Strengthen the Independent Innovative Capability

We should adhere to the concept of scientific development, strengthen the reform and opening up, strengthen the independent innovative capability, strengthen the economic structure adjustment and the transfer of the economic growth method, and strengthen the quality and efficiency of economic development.