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Ice threatens Bohai oilfields, farms
16 January 2013 Frozen seas off the coast of China are expected to expand to severe levels in late January, posing threats to offshore oil and gas fields, leaving thousands…
Malaysia’s Nov exports up on China demand
16 January 2013 KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s exports in November 2012 grew 3.3 percent on an annual basis to 58.67 billion ringgit ($19.28 billion) on improved demand in China and…
Canada to extend tariffs on Chinese hot-rolled carbon steel plates
16 January 2013 The Canadian International Trade Tribunal, an independent quasi-judicial body that reports to Parliament through the Minister of Finance, said on Tuesday that suspension of the duties would…
Food price rises build inflationary pressure
16 January 2013 BEIJING – Increasing food prices are driving China’s inflation higher, a trend seen to limit authorities’ space to soften their monetary stance in the coming year. The…
Look after migrant workers, urges Long Yongtu
16 January 2013 China should place the highest priority on promoting the interests of migrant workers during its ongoing urbanization process, according to Long Yongtu, former vice-minister of foreign trade…
China raises pension for corporate retirees again
16 January 2013 BEIJING – Chinese authorities have decided to raise the pension for corporate retirees by 10 percent to cope with rising living costs, according to a cabinet meeting…
China’s GDP to grow 8.6 percent in 2013: HSBC
16 January 2013 China’s GDP will grow by 8.6 percent in 2013 owing to measures to stabilize economic growth despite weak global demand, Chongqing Morning Post quoted Qu Hongbin, HSBC’s…
Retirees’ pensions get a hike
16 January 2013 The State Council announced on Wednesday it will raise the pensions of retired enterprise employees this year. It is the ninth consecutive year China has raised pensions…
Legal action launched over polluted water
16 January 2013 The Handan Winter Swimming Association took legal action on Wednesday against the company responsible for a toxic chemical spill that threatens drinking water supplies to thousands of…
China may stick to prudent monetary policy
16 January 2013 BEIJING – With the Chinese economy showing signs of steady pick-up, analysts have said the momentum could make authorities stick to a conservative monetary policy in 2013,…
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