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Business Economics & Trade

Facing up to the facts

Labour statistics fail to paint an accurate portrayal of jobs and joblessness, but the trends and their implications are clear.

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Business Economics & Trade

Living with your landlord

Companies should review a property lease before signing to avoid problems of quality and service, advises the law firm Freshfields.

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Business Economics & Trade

Centre of attention

The capital of Jiangsu province is fast emerging as a cost effective investment alternative to Shanghai, helped by good transport links and a more efficient bureaucratic structure.

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Business Economics & Trade

Licensed to trade

Holding companies can now establish group sales companies in shanghai, writes Peter Corne of law firm Simmons & Simmons.

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Business Economics & Trade

Fifth time lucky?

The latest round of interest rate cuts announced by the People’s Bank of China is the fifth such move in just over two years, but it still may not be sufficient to stimulate domestic demand.