Consumption @ The China Perspective

China accelerates new-energy auto development

May 10,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has recently completed its public consultation on the regulations over new energy-automotive production threshold. While this set of regulations encourage corporate efforts to research, develop and produce new-energy vehicles, it also lay strict entry threshold for such production. Industry analysts said this shows regulatory’s intention to direct industry discipline and development by standardizing production and raising entrance threshold, Economic Information Daily reported.

Today’s news through a Chinese media lens

May 10,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Earnings growth drives down PE ratios

QFII’s optimistic on markets: report

Vinda plans Hong Kong IPO

The retail battle for Guangzhou

May 09,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Foreign efforts to conquer Chinese consumers are a major talking point in China’s rapidly growing retail market. But as Economic Information Daily reports, regional Chinese retailers suffer just as much as their foreign counterparts when it comes to conquering other regions and building national brands. Hypermarkets may also have passed their best before date.

Today’s news through a Chinese media lens

May 08,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

China to tighten control over direct sales

Power consumption exceeds expectations

Imbalance in nonferrous metal supply and demand continues

China’s economy is hot, but not overly so

April 27,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

In a brief on Forbes’ website, Oxford Analytica breaks down the growing Chinese economy, and points out that while growth is brisk, there is evidence it is not quite out of control.

Today’s news through a Chinese media lens

April 25,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Asset and property tax likely, China Reinsurance recapitalized
Mainland home furnishing market grows

Young consumer spending means big potential for local companies

April 24,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

China’s 480 “little emperors,” born since 1979 have lived a highly privileged lifestyle compared to the generations that preceded them, and without siblings with whom to share the spoils of the country’s growing wealth.

Changyu a winner as Chinese buy more wine

April 23,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Yantai Changyu Pioneer Wine Company, China’s largest wine producer, saw profits rise by 30% in the first quarter of this year. Wine consumption is expected to grow at a rate of 12% each year, to a total of 1 million kiloliters by 2014.

Today’s news through a Chinese media lens

April 23,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

Sinopec launches internal auditing reforms, Coal mining inefficient: energy report

China UnionPay signs up foreign banks

Economy report predicts upward stock market trend

April 23,2007

By AMY CHEUNG

The China Academy of Social Science’s latest report into China’s economy predicts a strong upward trend for domestic stock markets in 2007. As the China Securities Journal reports, the China Economy Blue Book Spring 2007 also foresees significant changes in market size, pricing and risk. Read its full report here.

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	China accelerates new-energy auto development May 10,2007 By AMY CHEUNG National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has recently completed its public consultation on the regulations over new energy-automotive production threshold. While this set of regulations encourage corporate efforts to research, develop and produce new-energy vehicles, it also lay strict entry threshold for such production. Industry analysts said this shows regulatory’s intention to direct industry discipline and development by standardizing production and raising entrance threshold, Economic Information Daily reported. Today’s news through a Chinese media lens May 10,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Earnings growth drives down PE ratios QFII’s optimistic on markets: report Vinda plans Hong Kong IPO The retail battle for Guangzhou May 09,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Foreign efforts to conquer Chinese consumers are a major talking point in China’s rapidly growing retail market. But as Economic Information Daily reports, regional Chinese retailers suffer just as much as their foreign counterparts when it comes to conquering other regions and building national brands. Hypermarkets may also have passed their best before date. Today’s news through a Chinese media lens May 08,2007 By AMY CHEUNG China to tighten control over direct sales Power consumption exceeds expectations Imbalance in nonferrous metal supply and demand continues China’s economy is hot, but not overly so April 27,2007 By STAFF EDITOR In a brief on Forbes’ website, Oxford Analytica breaks down the growing Chinese economy, and points out that while growth is brisk, there is evidence it is not quite out of control. Today’s news through a Chinese media lens April 25,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Asset and property tax likely, China Reinsurance recapitalized Mainland home furnishing market grows Young consumer spending means big potential for local companies April 24,2007 By STAFF EDITOR China’s 480 “little emperors,” born since 1979 have lived a highly privileged lifestyle compared to the generations that preceded them, and without siblings with whom to share the spoils of the country’s growing wealth. Changyu a winner as Chinese buy more wine April 23,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Yantai Changyu Pioneer Wine Company, China’s largest wine producer, saw profits rise by 30% in the first quarter of this year. Wine consumption is expected to grow at a rate of 12% each year, to a total of 1 million kiloliters by 2014. Today’s news through a Chinese media lens April 23,2007 By AMY CHEUNG Sinopec launches internal auditing reforms, Coal mining inefficient: energy report China UnionPay signs up foreign banks Economy report predicts upward stock market trend April 23,2007 By AMY CHEUNG The China Academy of Social Science’s latest report into China’s economy predicts a strong upward trend for domestic stock markets in 2007. As the China Securities Journal reports, the China Economy Blue Book Spring 2007 also foresees significant changes in market size, pricing and risk. Read its full report here. Prev 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Next	Today’s Daily Briefs E-Mail Sign up for a roundup of the day’s top stories, sent every day. MOST POPULAR News of iPhone deal between Apple and China Mobile? Shanxi stainless steel maker buys parent’s power plant CB Richard Ellis acquires high-end Shanghai complex Youngor 1H net profit up 49% to US$284m Quake erodes profits at Sichuan white goods maker COSCO builds world’s biggest semi-submersible vessel Jiangxi to develop aviation hub China launches global hunt for SOE compliance chiefs Kunming Machine Tool 1H net profit up 57% Shenzhen Fortune launches $29.25m VC fund Go to Complete List >

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