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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.

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.

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.

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.

The Sheraton Xian in Shaanxi province is not expecting to make its money from the business traveller, but with the Terracotta Warriers on its doorstep, the hotels hopes to keep drawing the tourists in their droves. We talked to general manager, Robert Lee.