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The article deals with the selection of Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group Co. Ltd. (XAC) by the Chinese government to manufacture the country's first large passenger aircraft. According to XAC Chairman Meng Xiangkai, the government has appointed Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China Ltd. (CACC) to head the development, manufacturing and marketing of the aircraft, while XAC has been tasked to conduct more research work. He claimed that it would challenge for the country to manufacture large jets based on high international standards.

The article offers a look at the market of the local Xinglong coffee in Hainan Province, China. Xinglong is said to be the most well-known coffee growing and processing area on the island. It is described as a vast farmland that was established in 1951 and houses over 10,000 returned overseas Chinese. The Xinglong coffee is recognized by various Chinese leaders, as well as routine visitors.

This article discusses the move of the provincial government of Hainan, China, to put the future expansion of environment-friendly industries as its major priority in developing its economy. The author considers three industries: pharmaceutical, car manufacturing and air transportation. He notes that 25 medicines were manufactured in Hainan that helped the lives of many people. He also reports on the emergence automobile manufacturing facilities in the province.

This article features the development of the city of Sanya in Hainan Province, China, into a resort with tropical natural resources. Sanya Vice Mayor Li Baiqing claims that the city has many scenic spots. He notes that Yalong Bay is the favorite of foreigners who want peace and tranquility during their holidays. More than 170 hotels have been constructed in the city to meet the increasing number of tourists.

tThe article reports that as the State Council changed China's golden week holiday system in November 2007, the three-day Labor Day holiday was shortened to a one-day vacation, and three single-day holidays were created that fall on the Pure Brightness Festival, the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival. Together with the single-day break on the New Year's Day, the Chinese people have more vacation options in 2008 during the National Day holiday and the Spring Festival holiday.

The article focuses on the damage caused by an earthquake that hit Wenchuan in Sichuan Province, China, on May 12, 2008. Power equipment manufacturer Dongfang Electric Co. found its factories collapsed, machineries destroyed and employees seriously injured. According to statistics, at least 14,000 factories in the province have been affected, with losses reaching 67 billion yuan. CITIC Securities Co. Ltd. states that an increase in consumer prices might be the greatest impact of the disaster.

The article discusses the factors that contribute to the decline in the potato processing industry in China. It says that the rising market demand for potatoes has resulted to a shortage of downstream products. A report by the Ministry of Agriculture attributed such problem to several aspects such as obsolete equipment and handicapped capabilities to develop new products. Vice Minister of Agriculture Wei Chao'an said that the government will promote the standardization and industrialization of potato planting.

The article focuses on the growth in foreign investment in six central provinces of China in 2007. Liu Haiquan, deputy director of the Comprehensive Department of the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), stressed that the increase in the investment should be attributed to the project titled "Business Drive Westward." It cites the actions taken by MOFCOM to speed up the project which include holding an annual exposition and offering preferential taxation for logistic firms. It explains the benefit of increased investment in central region to west-east gap.

The article focuses on the destruction of roads in Sichuan Province, China by an earthquake, which posed challenges to rescue workers. The earthquake caused the highways to collapse and led to landslides and rockfalls that disrupt road access. To address the problem, the government delivered relief aid through air and conducted immediate road repairs. Rescue workers have to be parachuted to Wenchuan to help survivors trapped due to the lack of passable roads.

The article discusses the transformation of China from supplying military to supplying civilian requirements and how this has promoted the birth of many large competitive companies in China. Under the direction of the Commission of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense (CSTIND), the massive production switchover from military to civilian occurred after the late 1970s. Since capital is important in the development of the changes, the government required enterprises to collect capital through state investment.

The article explains the impact of U.S. economic slowdown on the economic development of China. The U.S. Federal Reserve has reduced the federal funds rate by 50 basis points, a move that reflect their concern over the shrinking housing market. Fred Hu of Goldman Sachs Asia says the interest reduction would help alleviate the slowdown and promote economic development in the U.S. and benefit China's external demand.

The article focuses on the aviation industry in China. It states that the possibility of mergers among the major airlines in the country still exists although China's aviation regulator disagrees that the top three state-owned airlines should merge. Officials from the State Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (SASAC) state that the industry is one of the focuses of the restructuring of state-owned assets and enterprises.

The article reports on the success of the Communist Party of China in combating corruption. Since the 16th National Party Congress in 2002, several high-ranking officials who had severely violated Party discipline during the anti-graft war campaigns have been punished. They include former minister of land and resources Tian Fengshan among others. According to Li Dongsheng, spokesman for the 17th National Party Congress, the Party has strengthened its efforts to combat corruption and promote clean and honest administration in the past five years.

The article reports on the increase in the membership of the Community Party of China (CPC). More than 6.42 million new Party members were admitted by the CPC between November 2002 and June 2007. According to Ouyang Song, deputy head of the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee, the nature, cause and spirit of the CPC attract millions of Chinese who believe that only CPC can unite all the Chinese people to develop China.

The article discusses efforts by the Chinese government to provide free education in Tibet and promote the Tibetan language in schools. The educational initiative is aimed at pushing to advance job opportunities for Tibetans and preserve local culture. Regulations have also been enacted by the autonomous region to preserve the Tibetan language by using it as a mode of teaching for Tibetan teachers.

The article discusses the rising price of pork in China and its effect on the consumer price index. Pork prices have risen due to higher costs of feeds and a lower supply of pigs due to disease. This has boosted the consumer price index (CPI) by 3.4 in May, 2007, a 2.9 increase from the previous year. CPI includes food and non-food category. According to the article, rising food prices may lead to inflation, which is a one of the challenging risks to Chinese economic development

The author offers reflections on the stock market in China. The establishment of the stock market of China during the 1990s is discussed. The factors that the stock market of China has entered a period of development are cited including the rehabilitation of the innate wealth of the stock market by split share reform and improvements in the structure of the capital market and composition of investors.

The article focuses on the move by China's automobile makers to turn to the strategy of exchanging access to the domestic market for foreign technologies linking up with multinational automakers. China has become a big workshop for Toyota, General Motors and Volkswagen, among others, which have gradually dominated the Chinese market. Chinese local-brand automobiles demonstrated the significant progress they have made in performance, design, safety and user-friendliness at the Beijing International Auto Show in November 2006.

Focuses on the problem of the government to stabilize the finance for the education of primary and middle school students in China. Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on the reform of educational system; Collection of fees from the students; Financial exemptions of students from poor households.

Reports on the growth of the fruit juice segment of the beverage industry in China. Most popular flavors; Five main types of beverages; Expected increase in the fruit juice output; Growth in popularity of fruit juices; Marketing and advertising trends. INSET: Fruit Juice Consumers..

Focuses on the effects of the outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome on real estate developers with projects in the suburban places in Beijing, China. Factors influencing the shift of consumer's demands; Selection of well ventilated houses; Level of profitability.

Looks into how Shanxi province in China is managing the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) epidemic. Economic conditions in the province; Commitment of the provincial government to curve the spread of SARS in rural areas; Organization of medical teams to aid SARS prevention and treatment and handle emergencies in all rural areas; Disinfection regulation in all public places.

Reports on the impact of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) crisis on the businesses in Beijing, China. Motorola's formation of a crisis management team; Sheseido's installation of ultraviolet sterilizing lamps in airtight work areas; Beijing economic and Technological Development Area's (BDA) setting up of a SARS Prevention Team.

Discusses government plans to make Shijiazhuang, China's premier city in the pharmaceutical industry. Key distribution center for traditional Chinese medicinal herbs; Establishment of a development fund to accelerate the transfer of scientific research achievements; Adjustment of the city's planting mix to expand the area to grow medicinal herbs.