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People's Congress to Reduce Impact of Changes to Vehicle and Vessel Tax | 2-23 19:41
Tax levied on passenger vehicles with engine capacity equal to or below 2.0 liters is likely to be reduced according to latest draft
Foxconn to Raise Base Salary of New Employees | 2-22 19:10
Spokesperson says it's misleading to refer to the adjustment as a pay rise for workers.
Reshuffle of Top Leaders at China Iron and Steel Association | 2-22 16:05
The end of an era at CISA, as the public faces of the failed 2009 iron ore negotiations step down
NBS Announces Overhaul of Property Price Index | 2-17 15:44
The National Bureau of Statistics announced Wednesday morning that it will stop issuing its national index of property prices.
Foxconn and Sony to Build World’s Largest LCD TV Plant | 2-17 15:16
Foxconn and Sony are planning to build the world’s largest LCD TV plant in Yantai City, Shandong Province.
What Brought China's Railway Minister Down? | 2-15 20:38
Liu Zhijun's downfall is connected to two other ongoing investigations into individuals with links to China's railway industry
China's CPI Up 4.9% in January | 2-15 14:40
The National Bureau of Statistics announced that the weighting of various items used to calculate the January CPI figure had been adjusted
Chinese Cities Turn to GPS Technology to Limit Personal Use of Government Cars | 2-11 19:03
A county in Zhejiang has begun to install GPS in official cars in order to monitor their use and prevent abuse
Carrefour, Walmart Pricing Scandal | 2-10 18:05
Last month, the NDRC fined Carrefour stores for overcharging customers, but the problem still persists...
Beijing Reports Fourth H1N1 Death | 2-9 19:51
195 cases of H1N1 flu have been detected in Beijing this year, with one patient dying in the past week
100,000 Migrant Workers Ride Motorbikes Home for Spring Festival | 1-28 12:14
More people are choosing to ride motorbikes home rather than fight for tickets on the overcrowded Chinese rail system
Reactions to Launch of Property Tax | 1-28 11:46
After winning approval from the State Council, yesterday, the Chongqing and Shanghai governments announced the launch of a property tax to tackle inflating housing prices that takes effect as of today.
Former Hilton Shareholder Peng Zhimin Stands Trial | 1-26 14:23
The criminal trial of former Hilton Shareholder Peng Zhimin and 32 others began on January 24th in Chongqing's Municipal Court No. 1.
Ministry of Finance to Provide One-off Payments to Poor | 1-20 16:02
The State Council has announced that a one-off cash payment of between 100 and 180 yuan will be paid to poor individuals
China's GDP Increased by 10.3% in 2010 | 1-20 11:21
The National Bureau of Statistics announced China's economic figures for 2010 on Thursday.
Beijing Government begins Project to Clear Out Underground Residents | 1-14 17:58
The Beijing government plans to clear out the air raid shelters and cellars currently being used for low-rent housing under Dongcheng, Xicheng, Chaoyang and Fengtai districts.
Geely, Foxconn Cooperate to Develop New Energy Vehicles | 1-14 17:07
A reporter from the EO has learned that Geely Holding Group is negotiating with Foxconn to jointly develop electric cars, challenging BYD, China's leading manufacturer of battery-powered cars.
Three High-level Officials in Shanxi Dismissed for Accepting Bribes | 1-13 17:03
The vice-mayor and director of public security in Datong have been removed from their positions for accepting bribes from a mine owner
Trial of "Beijing's Most Corrupt Official" Commences | 1-13 15:34
Yan Yongxi, the former vice governor of Beijing's Mentougou District, is suspected of embezzling public funds into his mistress's company...
Liu Tienan Appointed New Head of National Energy Administration | 1-12 15:01
Liu Tienan has taken the place of Zhang Guobao as the head of the National Energy Administration..

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