Revaluation @ The China Perspective

April 15,2008

By NATHAN GREEN

SA editor Judy Well rounds up the global impact of the US subprime crisis on Seeking Alpha. She cites an AFP report in which People’s Bank of China chief Zhou Xiaochuan claims China largely survived the fiasco. “The negative impact of the US subprime crisis on the domestic economy seems so far smaller than originally expected,” he said.Inte...

Is China’s economy too hot to handle?

April 20,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

The numbers are in—China’s economy grew at a blistering 11.1% in the first quarter of this year, prompting fears of overheating despite government efforts to the contrary. Chinese Wen Jiabao addressed those concerns, and called for stronger measures to rein in the country’s widening trade surplus.

Hang Lung Profit Boosted by China Rental Income

February 08,2007

By STAFF EDITOR

Hang Lung Properties Ltd., Hong Kong's fourth-largest developer by market value, said first-half profit rose 42 percent, as rising demand in China boosted property values and allowed it to charge higher rents, Bloomberg reported.

Textiles industry goes through painful reforms

September 25,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

Tax reforms batter the textile industry as tax rebate for textile exports is reduced to 11 from 13 percent. Already burdened with yuan revaluation and rising fuel and raw material costs, China’s textiles industry struggles to raise profitability amidst a tough business environment.

70% of Chinese manufacturers plan to raise export prices, says survey

September 12,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

Global Sources' Third Bi-Annual China Supplier Survey shows that 70 percent of mainland China manufacturers plan to raise export prices in the next 12 months.

China Merchants Bank to offer QDII services

August 16,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

China Merchants Bank is approved by the state regulator to buy overseas financial investment products on behalf of the Chinese customers, Xinhua reported.

Yuan should be revaluated for not more than 4%, say Chinese economists

July 13,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

Chinese economists say that a stable revaluation of yuan is an efficient way to improve the current national and foreign imbalance but the yearly revaluation should not exceed 3 to 4% this year, reports China Securities Journal.

First half GDP up 10.4%, official report predicts

July 12,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) estimated China's GDP growth to be 10.4 percent for the first six months of the year, but macro control measures need to be practiced, People’s Daily reports.

Chinese Yuan heads up against US Dollar

July 09,2006

By AMY CHEUNG

The Yuan Friday traded at its highest level against the dollar since Beijing revalued the currency nearly a year ago, reports Wall Street Journal.

Foreign Investment in Real-Estate: 15%? Or Less?

September 11,2005

By STAFF EDITOR

The State Administration of Foreign Exchange recently issued a report on the state of foreign investment in China's real-estate market. A representative of the SAFE told the Oriental Morning Post that the as a result of favorable policies designed to attract foreign capital, as well as other regulatory controls and measures taken against illegal real-estate dealings, foreign investment stands at 15% of the total market.

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	Net Notes: A US$17b throat lozenge April 15,2008 By NATHAN GREEN SA editor Judy Well rounds up the global impact of the US subprime crisis on Seeking Alpha. She cites an AFP report in which People’s Bank of China chief Zhou Xiaochuan claims China largely survived the fiasco. “The negative impact of the US subprime crisis on the domestic economy seems so far smaller than originally expected,” he said.Inte... Is China’s economy too hot to handle? April 20,2007 By STAFF EDITOR The numbers are in—China’s economy grew at a blistering 11.1% in the first quarter of this year, prompting fears of overheating despite government efforts to the contrary. Chinese Wen Jiabao addressed those concerns, and called for stronger measures to rein in the country’s widening trade surplus. Hang Lung Profit Boosted by China Rental Income February 08,2007 By STAFF EDITOR Hang Lung Properties Ltd., Hong Kong's fourth-largest developer by market value, said first-half profit rose 42 percent, as rising demand in China boosted property values and allowed it to charge higher rents, Bloomberg reported. Textiles industry goes through painful reforms September 25,2006 By AMY CHEUNG Tax reforms batter the textile industry as tax rebate for textile exports is reduced to 11 from 13 percent. Already burdened with yuan revaluation and rising fuel and raw material costs, China’s textiles industry struggles to raise profitability amidst a tough business environment. 70% of Chinese manufacturers plan to raise export prices, says survey September 12,2006 By AMY CHEUNG Global Sources' Third Bi-Annual China Supplier Survey shows that 70 percent of mainland China manufacturers plan to raise export prices in the next 12 months. China Merchants Bank to offer QDII services August 16,2006 By AMY CHEUNG China Merchants Bank is approved by the state regulator to buy overseas financial investment products on behalf of the Chinese customers, Xinhua reported. Yuan should be revaluated for not more than 4%, say Chinese economists July 13,2006 By AMY CHEUNG Chinese economists say that a stable revaluation of yuan is an efficient way to improve the current national and foreign imbalance but the yearly revaluation should not exceed 3 to 4% this year, reports China Securities Journal. First half GDP up 10.4%, official report predicts July 12,2006 By AMY CHEUNG National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) estimated China's GDP growth to be 10.4 percent for the first six months of the year, but macro control measures need to be practiced, People’s Daily reports. Chinese Yuan heads up against US Dollar July 09,2006 By AMY CHEUNG The Yuan Friday traded at its highest level against the dollar since Beijing revalued the currency nearly a year ago, reports Wall Street Journal. Foreign Investment in Real-Estate: 15%? Or Less? September 11,2005 By STAFF EDITOR The State Administration of Foreign Exchange recently issued a report on the state of foreign investment in China's real-estate market. A representative of the SAFE told the Oriental Morning Post that the as a result of favorable policies designed to attract foreign capital, as well as other regulatory controls and measures taken against illegal real-estate dealings, foreign investment stands at 15% of the total market. 1	Today’s Daily Briefs E-Mail Sign up for a roundup of the day’s top stories, sent every day. MOST POPULAR XEMC Windpower inks US$46m deal with Datang Power Generation Haima to build 2 150,000-vehicle plants Paper makers team up on eco-friendly plant Construction set to begin in Guangzhou on world’s largest wholesale base Foreign acquisitions in China worth US$17.6b through August VC funds target IT and healthcare sectors in August 70%+ Chinese software developers not competitive: IDC Chongqing to boost VC fund by US$146m over 3 years Shanghai Industrial Holdings to spin-off non-core business Blackstone, VXL Capital set up mainland property management firm Go to Complete List >

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