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    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,…

    China’s foreign trade grew 6.2% in 2012

    16  January 2013 China’s foreign trade in 2012 expanded 6.2 percent year-on-year to $3.867 trillion,missing the government’s 10-percent annual target.   The country’s exports and imports volume totaled $3.87 trillion…

    NZ trade deficit grows despite rising demand from China

    16  January 2013 BEIJING – Chinese experts have lauded the nation’s move on Wednesday to raise pensions for corporate retirees, but also urged the government to set up an effective…