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China 2011 Demographics – Complimentary Report

Dec. 30 – China Briefing has just released a complimentary, 41-page report on the demographics and trends in China likely to affect foreign investors in 2011. As we move into the second decade of the new century, investors in China face a series of challenges. China itself is changing, with certain industries and their associated investments being forced to find new pastures as China’s increased labor costs and overheads start to kick in.

The nation is also undergoing yet more transformation as it seeks to reinvent itself as a consumer, rather than export-driven model, and continues its policy of raising the wealth of it citizens. Coupled with this, political changes are afoot as a new leadership is poised to take over in 2012, and the specter of North Korean instability again looms large. Debates are also rampant on the exact state of health of the Chinese economy, with many scenarios being predicted. In short, it promises to be a fascinating year, yet one that may not be without its troubles. Continue reading

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Shanghai Expo 2010: The Nordic Lighthouse Project

The 2010 World Exposition in Shanghai will be the first registered one in a developing country. Officially known as “Expo Shanghai 2010,” it will last 184 days and provide China an opportunity to show off its remarkable economic growth. The expo will also give foreign nations and companies a chance to further develop business partnerships with China and Chinese companies. This is the thirteenth in an ongoing series that will look at the upcoming expo, from country pavilions to trade development. In this article, we take a look at the Nordic Lighthouse Project.

By Caroline Lundstrom

Mar. 26 – The Nordic Lighthouse Project will take place in Shanghai from April 27 to October 31, 2010. What originally started as a Danish initiative has grown into a project involving participants from Norway, Sweden, Iceland and Finland. The Nordic Center at Fudan University is also playing an active role in the project. Continue reading

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Shanghai Expo 2010: The Swedish Pavilion

The 2010 World Exposition in Shanghai will be the first registered one in a developing country. Officially known as “Expo Shanghai 2010,” it will last 184 days and provide China an opportunity to show off its remarkable economic growth. The expo will also give foreign nations and companies a chance to further develop business partnerships with China and Chinese companies. This is the tenth in an ongoing series that will look at the upcoming expo, from country pavilions to trade development. In this article, we take a look at the Swedish Pavilion. Continue reading

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Shanghai Expo 2010: The Norwegian Pavilion

Photo: norwayexpo.cnThe 2010 World Exposition in Shanghai will be the first registered one in a developing country. Officially known as “Expo Shanghai 2010,” it will last 184 days and provide China an opportunity to show off its remarkable economic growth. The expo will also give foreign nations and companies a chance to further develop business partnerships with China and Chinese companies. This is the ninth in an ongoing series that will look at the upcoming expo, from country pavilions to trade development. In this article, we take a look at the Norwegian Pavilion. Continue reading

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Shanghai Expo 2010: The Canadian Pavilion

Canadian Pavilion
The 2010 World Exposition in Shanghai will be the first registered one in a developing country. Officially known as “Expo Shanghai 2010,” it will last 184 days and provide China an opportunity to show off its remarkable economic growth. The expo will also give foreign nations and companies a chance to further develop business partnerships with China and Chinese companies. This is the seventh in an ongoing series that will look at the upcoming expo, from country pavilions to trade development. In this article, we take a look at the Canadian Pavilion.

By Ophelia Wan

SHANGHAI, Oct. 1 – The Canadian Pavilion at world expos has always been a “must-see” among national pavilions, and the Canadian Pavilion at Expo 2010 should be no exception. Continue reading

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Shanghai Expo 2010: The Taiwan Pavilion

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The 2010 World Exposition in Shanghai will be the first registered one in a developing country. Officially known as “Expo Shanghai 2010,” it will last 184 days and provide China an opportunity to show off its remarkable economic growth. The expo will also give foreign nations and companies a chance to further develop business partnerships with China and Chinese companies. This is the sixth in an ongoing series that will look at the upcoming expo, from country pavilions to trade development. In this article, we take a look at the Taiwan Pavilion.

By Jie Gong

SHANGHAI, Sept. 21 – Since receiving the invitation only about four months ago, Taiwan is ready to participate in its first World Expo in four decades. The organizer of Taiwan’s participation and the contractor, the Taipei World Trade Center, signed its contract of participation with the Shanghai Expo organizer on July 21. Continue reading

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China Sector Watch: Pharmaceuticals

photo by flcker user ellie under the creative commons licenseThis ongoing series takes an in-depth look at the industries that are shaping the Chinese economy today.

By Joyce Roque

SHANGHAI, Sept. 8 – Last year, when Vicky Zhang got sick with pneumonia she went to a public hospital in Shanghai’s Pudong district. It took her 2 hours to line up for tests and consult with a doctor, who prescribed her medicine from a list found here. The medicine could only be bought from the hospital’s pharmacy. They charged her a total of RMB1,000 which wiped out the credit on her state health insurance card and still required her to pay a small amount. Today, after regular monthly deductions from her white-collar salary, if she were to get sick again her card would only have RMB980 worth of hospital credit. Continue reading

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China Sector Watch: Energy

from xinhuaThis is the second of a series that will take an in-depth look at the industries that are shaping Chinese economy today.

By Joyce Roque

Mar. 2 – Prior to Deng Xiaoping’s landmark market reforms, the country’s energy sector was fully-controlled by the state. Fast-forward 30 years and changes in China have been nothing short of revolutionary. The government has released its grip on the industry from total control to a decentralized one. It now serves more as the energy sector’s regulatory oversight rather dealing with the operational aspects of production.

The energy industry has been at the heart of China’s economic shift; making it possible for exports to thrive and propel the country out of poverty. Currently, even with the sector’s significance it still lags behind in terms of adopting efficient practices to make it safer and cleaner.

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