China's Cultural Industry Development in Governments' Eyes

* Cai Wu,Minister of the Ministry of Culture The implementation of the Cultural Industry Promotion Plan will have a very significant impact not just on China's cultural development, but also the entire national economic and social development.     

NANNING China＇s Green Capital

Nanning, the capital city of Guangxi province, is not only the political, economic and cultural center of the province, but also plays an important role in the economic development of southwest China. Nanning＇s advantageous location makes the city a commercial and communication center, opening China to Southeast Asia.     

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.     

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,     

How Do China＇s Economic Policies Work？

All the indicators of China＇s economic data in the first half of 2008 have shown that the fast growth is not going to translate into overheating. But given the complicated economic .situation now, it remains a headache to maintain a steady economic growth. What challenges will there be in China＇s economic development in the second half of this year＇？ And what policy would be the key to the problems＇？     

展会连四海 经贸谈五洲—会展经济

Exhibition economy is a potential rising industry. Langfang is traditionally described as “golden area linkage between Beijing and Tianjin”. Frequent hosts of some big inter- national trade and cultural activities will boost Langfang＇s fame, enhance its foreign exchange and cooperation, and imporve the economic and social development.     

UNEP lauds China＇s contribution to green economic development

The United Nations Environment Programme （UNEP） has hailed China＇s contribution to the promotion of bio-diver- sity and green economic development.     

Europe 2020 V.S.Lisbon Strategy

In March 3, 2010, the European Commission published guidelines of ＂European Strategy 2020＂ for development of EU and proposed the development of the next decade. After leaders in the EU member states approved, it will be the EU＇s second decade planning for economic development in the EU＇s history.     

Guizhou unveils pavilion logo

Southwest China＇s Guizhou Province on August 30 unveiled its Expo 2010 pavilion logo featuring karst peaks with Miao ethnic minority designs, making it the first province to unveil its logo. The logo combines Miao traditional designs featuring the sun and moon as well as waves and butterfly motifs traditionally used in embroidery, signifying the harmonious blend of culture and nature in Guizhou＇s urban development. The province＇s 600-square-meter pavilion will feature wa- terfalls and a traditional ＂wind-rain＂ bridge, which is an ethnic Dong complex of wooden buildings, towers and corridors to be set among an 8-meter high model mountain with a miniature waterfall.The gates of the pavilion will be adorned by two giant silver head pieces like those worn by Miao girls. They will sway and clang in the breeze to welcome visitors.     

What next for China＇s macroeconomic policies？

In Europe debt crisis has not yet hit bottom; in the United States economic recovery remains weak. Domestically, there is insufficient internal impetus driving economic growth in Uhina; and export sees a risk of decreasing The country has pulled half-way through 2010, its most complicated year in economy. However, as global economic crisis becomes more severe than expected and worldwide recovery increasingly zigzags, there are still big uncertainties both home and abroad for China＇s economic development. As key economic data for the fist half of 2010 is coming out, reporters from Xinhua News Agency interviewed several famous economists who analyzed and made predictions about China＇s macroeconomic policies for the following six months.     

China 2008 Ready？ Go!

2008 will undoubtedly witness a series of new developments in China＇s economy, some will be unpredictable,and some will meet the turning corner, while otherswill fulfill expectations. An analysis of the reasons, developing trends and relevant policies behind these hot issues will help to outline China＇s economic development in 2008.     

City Management efficiency Indexes of China＇s 200 Cities and Provinces （CMEICN 2007）——Issued by World Economy Research Centre of BTBU School of Economics（WERCCN） ＆ China Economy Index Centre of Beijing Circulation Industry Research Centre（BCEIC）

In the 21st century, China has entered into an era in which city is the principal part of development. Cities, as the basic unit of a country＇s social and economic development, undertake multiple functions such as political, social, economic and environmental management. The ＂City Management Efficiency Indexes of China＇s 200 Cities and Provinces＂ （CMEICN 2007）, organized and compiled by Professor Ji Zhu, Director of both WERCCN and BCEIC, i.e.     

Changes in China＇s Trade Policy？

＂We will steadily develop foreign trade. The main issues are to exploit new markets, adjust the trade structure and promote trade balance＂, Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao delivered a government work report at the opening meeting of the annual full session of the National People＇s Congress （NPC）, China＇s top legislature, which started in Beijing on March 5, declaring a new development path of Chinese foreign trade in 2010. As one of the biggest trading powers in the world, this will bring great influence on world trade situation and the trade relationship between China and its main trade fellows such as the USA and the EU.     

Domestic Demand Dancing

In order to offset the negative impact of the global economic environment on China, flexible and cautious macroeconomic policy are needed to respond to complex and variable situations. China is to adopt a proactive financial policy and an appropriately relaxed currency policy, and to unveil stronger measures to expand domestic demand. The construction of infrastructure and projects closely linked to people＇s livelihood, ecological environmental construction projects and post-disaster reconstruction projects will speed up this year. Raising the income level of rural and urban residents, particularly that of the low income groups is a vital task of the year. Series measures carried out recently are all aiming at stimulating China＇s stable and rapid economic growth.     

英文概要

Special Report Spring for Urban Complex？
The development and operation of urban complex will be the main stream in the process of China＇s future urban development that lead by all levels of government. In other words ,China＇s complex competition is a sign of China＇s future urban development competition.     

Will China Continue to be the Engine of the World＇ s Economy？.

No one has an answer as to whether China＇ s economy will keep chugging along and remain the engine of the world＇ s economy. I for one am very optimistic as to the country＇ s growth prospects
With economic data consisting of mixed signals, it＇ s really a challenge to definitively know how China＇ s economy is really performing, and where it s headed.     

When Two Taxes Are United, A Better Business Environment Is Expected

When China＇s status of great economic country has been recognized, the proposal of uniting the domestic and foreign enterprises＇ income taxes into one has been put on the agenda. Hot discussion has been triggered on this overture because the interests of different sides will be affected by the reform if it is launched. The article analyzes the setback of the current system of seperating the two taxes and puts forward the idea that the unity of Two Taxes is unavoidably to be conducted because it will be benefit for China＇s reality, and be in line with international economic regulation.     

＂Made in China＂ at the Crossroads in 2009

In the short run, China＇s export is a usable weather vane for the health of the global economy and the strength of consumer demand. A slump in export to some extent means economic depression elsewhere. Besides, the development direction choices of manufacturer will be pivotal to China＇s upgrade from export-oriented economy to a more well-rounded economy. The immediate threat to this upgrade is from the global slowdown that Chinese exports declined in November last year heralds tough times in 2009.     

Trilogy of China＇s Banking

Banks of China will face declining profit rate and slightly increasing non-performing loans ratio in a short term during 2009, but government policies will reduce the negative impact of financial crisis, and China＇s financial environment is still relatively safe in a global comparison.     

The 1st China （Dalian） international Garment ＆ Textile Fair Opened

Starting from 1988, the 18th Dalian International Fashion Festival has been suc cessfully held for 17 sessions with the goal of carrying forward fashion culture, enriching the people＇s life, promoting the international communication and pushing the economic development. Dalian International Fashion Festival has become one of the major grand city festivals with the longest time and with the communication platform integrated trade, culture and tourism.