Weather

China´s November CPI rises 0.6%, ending nine months of fall

China´s consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, rose 0.6 percent year on year in November. the National Bureau of Statistics said Friday.

Nov. exports down 1.2%, imports up 27%

Economic data confirms strong rebound

Expert comments on Nov. economic data

China accepts no mandatory conditions on emission cuts

The minister said China did no less than any developed countries on the issue, and has set a reasonable emission cut target. But He said China, as a developing country, will not accept any mandatory conditions on emission cuts.
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As gold price soars, investors turn to silver

With the international price of gold continuing to climb steadily, many Chinese investors are turning to silver. As with any investment decision, however, experts say there are advantages and risks involved.
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China´s big four banks lay out 2010 loan policies

The Chinese government will stick to pro-active fiscal policies and relaxed monetary policies in 2010. China´s four big banks have now clarified their own policies for granting loans for the year ahead.
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Pearl Delta Bridge to be constructed

A bridge linking the special administrative regions of Hong Kong, and Macao, and the mainland city of Zhuhai, will begin construction next Tuesday. The project will forge stronger economic and social ties between the west bank of the Pearl River and Hong Kong.
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People

Beijing girl continues to live "subtraction life"

On December 4, 165 students from 44 countries jointly presented the "Children´s Climate Declaration" to the president of the 2009 UN Summit on Climate Change in Copenhagen. Li Chuheng, a female second-year student in class seven at Beijing No.8 Middle School, not only participated in formulating the Children´s Climate Declaration, but also drafted the first paragraph, or the preface, of the declaration along with partners from Shanghai.

Living in Beijing

My first ski at Nanshan Ski Village

After a pleasant one and a half hour drive from Beijing to Nanshan Ski Village in northeast Beijing´s Miyun District, the first thing to notice is the silver mountain capped with beautiful snow, just like a fairyland which you would never expect to see in big cities.