Established as part of the government reorganisation announced at this year's National People's Congress, the CBRC will take over the role of bank regulator from the People's Bank of China. Although this is a sign of the government's commitment to establish healthier banking practices among mainland banks, don't expect the CBRC to fix China's banking […]
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The spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) is presenting a huge economic and political challenge to the Chinese government, which was widely criticised for its initial handling of the crisis. This new disease, for which there is no known cure, first appeared in Guangdong province last November before spreading to Hong Kong and overseas. […]
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Operating in the margins
Since the late 1990s, independent English language listings magazines have flourished in Shanghai and other major mainland cities. Now, their days could be numbered. The media has always been a sensitive issue in China. However in recent years, the country's leaders have begun to acknowledge that some opening of the media sector is an inevitable […]
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Fast-track to reform
Following the successful trial opening of the Shanghai maglev line last December, other developers of railway technology are competing for business as China looks to develop a high-speed network.
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Expanded opportunities
A new measure due to be introduced this month provides fresh options to foreign investors that plan to merge with or acquire local enterprises.