China Economic ReviewHoliday Inn is the largest international hotel chain in China, with hotels as far flung as Urumqi and Kunming. We talked to Bernd Riegger, vice president for China operations, about the group’s progress and its bid to win the custom of the local Chinese.
Foreign banks in China are awaiting the relaxation of business restrictions and the convertibility of the Renminbi. Services to the foreign investor will then be able to expand. Our special correspondent explains.
With the countries of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg having recently received a visit from Madam Wu Yi, minister of foreign trade and economic cooperation, and with Belgium having just sent its largest ever delegation to China, the Benelux countries are beginning to raise their profile in China. We assess each country’s working relationship with the PRC.
Finnair was the first European airline to gain rights to a trans-Siberian route from Europe to Beijing. Five years later, China Economic Review talked to Mikko Rautio, general manager for China, about the carrier’s experience of the market.
Special development zones are currently enjoying quite a fashion in China. In this special report, we review some of the new zones and technical parks that are springing up around the capital.