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BP and Brazil

Editors Desk — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:25:26 GMT

British Petroleum, along with American private firm Devon Energy, announced this morning that it had struck a deal to start drilling in Brazil’s lucrative offshore basin. BP’s Chief Executive Tony Hayward said...

Google and China Almost Settled?

Editors Desk — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:03:43 GMT

It was sometime last week that China realized it would be better to remain amicable with Google. At mention of Google leaving China, scientists were in uproar: loss of the search engine would mean longer research...

Hillary Strikes Out in Brazil

Editors Desk — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:05:00 GMT

Even before Secretary of State Hillary Clinton got to Brazil her mission was a tough one. Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva was quoted as saying: "It is not wise to push Iran into a corner. It is wise to establish negotiations." Clinton’s visit to Brazil...

New Laws for Women in India

Editors Desk — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:36:39 GMT

India’s upper house passed a bill Tuesday reserving one-third of national and state legislatures for women. The decision brought chaos to the Parliament floor. A group of regional caste-based parties vehemently moved to block the ruling...

Mexico’s Oil Woes

DRanieri — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:09:00 GMT

On March 18th 1938 an important moment in Mexican history happened: all foreign oil companies were removed. Mexicans celebrate this day in a show of civic pride. But since that day Mexico has been crippled...

Bad Blood in Europe

DRanieri — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:04:00 GMT

It was rumored last week that Greece might go so far as to sell some of its islands to repay its debts. A pair of German politicians suggested the idea. The Germans are now obviously regretting the retirement of the Deutsche mark, as it would see their participation in the European Union means them handing...

China vs Google: The Next Episode

DRanieri — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:11:29 GMT

The latest episode in the China vs. Google saga seems to be unfolding. China is allegedly in discussions with technology super power Google to reconcile its dispute with the company. Obviously Google has threatened to abandon the Chinese market over hacking and censorship concerns...

Australia’s Arrow Boosts Asian Market

Editors Desk — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 17:19:00 GMT

Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina jointly bid $3 million for Australia’s Arrow Energy (ASX: AOE.AX). The move sent Arrow’s stock soaring (up 47%) and it boosted all the Asian Markets Monday morning. Arrow is the biggest domestic coal-seam gas supplier in Australia which...

Medvedev Demands Sport Officials Resignation

John Rummo — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 18:57:00 GMT

The days of the Soviet Union powerhouse in the Olympics are over, and President Dmitry Medvedv is not really happy about it. He stated, "Those in charge of preparation for the Olympics must take responsibility right now,” He said they "should take the courageous decision and tender their resignations. If they cannot, we will help them." Mr Medvedev showed his disgust by skipping closing ceremonies and allowing other officials to accept the Olympic flag for him.

Lawmakers Press Obama to Fix Mexican Truck Issue

Editors Desk — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:49:37 GMT

A group of 56 lawmakers urged President Obama to end a dispute with Mexican authorities about trucking duties. One year ago Mexico slapped retaliatory taxes on U.S. exports...

China Defense Spending Down

Editors Desk — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 18:20:03 GMT

The Chinese government raised its defense budget by only 7.5 percent, the lowest in years. The People’s Republic will spend $78 Billion in 2010 up from $72.5 Billion. China's defense structure has grown bigger than France...

South Korea's Blue Chips Wielding Big Cash

Editors Desk — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:07:45 GMT

Growth in South Korea makes it a good market for the long run. The 15 largest companies in Korea increased their cash by 50% last year, because reduced investment & capital expenditures coupled with higher profits...

Greece Agrees to Pay Reductions and New Taxes

DRanieri — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 01:33:30 GMT

At Midday, Greece announced it would make a sweeping austerity plan and save around 4.8 billion Euros. The budget cuts targeted civil servants, the church and the rich. The European commission said that the cuts were a sign that Greece was showing improvement...

Renault may change share in Russian AvtoVaz

Editors Desk — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 17:59:00 GMT

In 2008, Renault (RENA.PA) bought one billion dollars worth of AvtoVaz (AVAZ.MM), Russia’s leading car manufacturer and maker of the popular ‘Lada’ model...

Sensex Climbs on Autos

Jared Wallace — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:36:00 GMT

For the second straight session Indian shares were up and they ended at their highest in more than a month. TATA (NYSE: TTM), one of India’s largest automakers, reported their highest ever monthly sales in February...

Brazil's Hypermarcas Eyes US Companies

Editors Desk — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:15:00 GMT

Hypermarcas (HYPE3.SA), one of Brazil’s largest consumer brand producers, gained for the fourth day in a row on Monday. It plans to issue new shares but did not disclose exactly how many...

Shock in Chile

DRanieri — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:02:59 GMT

At 3:34am on Saturday, a massive earthquake rocked Chile. Measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale, tied for the seventh strongest quake ever recorded (the strongest ever actually happened in Chile as well, in 1960, a 9.5 on the Richter scale). Most readers have seen the images coming out of the country: roads and bridges crumpled like paper, cars dangling over chasms, buildings calved in two...

2 Large Factors May Determine The Future of the East - Coal and India

Editors Desk — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:55:00 GMT

The Indian markets were up after the government announced a road map to repay its fiscal debt. The BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty closed with gains of around 175 points (1.1%) and 65 points (1.4%) respectively. Mid and small cap stocks also closed with gains. This was a boost of confidence for the government and the markets.

Mexican Cartel Leader Sentenced in Secret

Harry Powell — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:30:17 GMT

Osiel Cárdenas Guillén, the head of the Gulf Cartel, is headed to prison. The trial took place in Houston, Texas, Guillen pleaded guilty to five counts of drug dealing, money laundering, and attempted murder and assault. He also forfeited 50 million in assets...

A Female Candidate in Brasilia

Harry Powell — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 13:28:09 GMT

Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's second term will be up soon and it was announced today that Dilma Rousseff, his current Chief of Staff, would be the chosen candidate for the Labor Party. In a speech today, she vowed to maintain the economic principles that have seen...

North Korea threatens South and the US

Harry Powell — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 16:51:28 GMT

A typical military test by US and South Korean troops prompted strong words from the North. A North Korean military spokesman claimed the test was "nuclear war exercises aimed to preempt a surprise attack on the (North)." A US military spokesman assured the media that the drills were only defensive in nature. The spokesman for the North went on to call the US imperialists and warmongers who exercise aggression all over the world, but warned that North Korea would be ready.

Google and China Recap and Aftershocks

John Rummo — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:11:21 GMT

In mid January Google decided that it would stop censoring its Chinese search engine in response to a "a highly sophisticated and targeted attack" aimed at stealing software code. The internet giant accused the Chinese government of breaking through its Gmail security in order go phish information from Chinese human rights activists. Of course the Chinese government was not exactly thrilled at Google’s threats and adamantly denied that accusations. Beijing’s response to the threat was a reiteration of the rules:

Angry Greeks Take to the Streets

DRanieri — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:36:00 GMT

About twenty thousand Greeks took to the streets Wednesday as much of the country went on a 24-hour strike against government austerity measures. For the most part the crowd remained peaceful, with the exception of a few students who threw Malotov cocktails at the police...

China Banks Continuing to Limit Loans

DRanieri — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:47:00 GMT

More news out of China today concerning commercial lending; China's banking regulator has told commercial lenders to restrict new lending they provide to local governments' financing arms to ward off potential risks of default...

British Drilling Incites Argentine Anger

Harry Powell — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 14:24:34 GMT

The Falkland Islands are an archipelago about 300 miles to the east of Argentina in the Atlantic Ocean. The British have ruled the archipelago since 1833 but in 1982 a crisis there led to the deaths of 649 Argentines and 255 British. In Buenos Aires, the Falklands are called “Islas Malvinas” and the Argentines consider the...

Chinese Hacking Activity Traced

DRanieri — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 20:00:45 GMT

A series of online attacks on Google and dozens of other American corporations have been traced to computers at two educational institutions in China, including one with close ties to the Chinese military, say people involved in the investigation...

Mossad Accused in Dubai Killing

Harry Powell — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 17:47:00 GMT

The Israeli Intelligence Agency, known as Mossad, has been accused by the UAE of a hit on Hamas leader Mahmoud al Mabhouh. Eleven warrants have been issued by Interpol to arrest the Israeli assassins. The UAE has also voiced condemnation against the Israeli government...

China and US Tensions High

Harry Powell — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 14:32:00 GMT

The Dalai Lama met with President Obama today despite outright disapproval from Beijing. The Chinese consider the Dalai Lama a separatist, and Obama’s decision to go ahead with the meeting has been taken as an affront to the Chinese...

BRICKM’s at the Olympics

Harry Powell — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:08:59 GMT

The Chinese figure skating pair, Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo, who are also husband and wife, won gold last night. The pair had actually retired from Olympic competition but came back for the gold in Vancouver. China actually made it a 1-2 finish after Pan Qing and Tong Jian claimed silver.

Greece Faces a Ticking Time Bomb on Currency Swaps

John Rummo — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:35:43 GMT

The EU has put its foot down concerning Greece’s complex financial dealings used to mask their outstanding debt.
After plunging the EU into a financial crisis, Athens has until Friday to explain itself.

China and Iran Getting Too Close?

Steven Michael King — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 16:30:09 GMT

With the recent news of Iran having uranium in forms which can be used to make atomic bombs the UN is moving on tightening sanctions...

China and the BRICKM’s

Harry Powell — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:33:03 GMT

What is the role of emerging markets in a time of recovery? Emerging markets represent an abundance of potential for investors and traders. It can rally the US and European indexes, but that might all be about to change...

Another Bailout! Have fun European Union, enjoy Greece

Harry Powell — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:22:37 GMT

Western market news shifted to Greece this past week. The country’s egregious debt caused far-reaching ripples. The market stagnated on word if Greece would be rescued. Bringing up the issue of the strength and direction of the European Union.

China to Raise Reserve Requirement Ratio…..Again

Artem Gassan — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 20:14:00 GMT

For the second time in less than five weeks China’s central bank has moved to limit lending to consumers and businesses by ordering big commercial banks keep larger amount of deposits at the bank. The reserve requirement ratio was raised to 16.5% up half a percent to be enforced February 25th.

Chavez changes his Tune for Chevron

Harry Powell — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:16:25 GMT

Hugo Chavez, president of Venezuela, after repeatedly clashing with Western nations has now decided to strike a deal with Western oil companies. Caracas has been working under power outages this week, which Chavez announced from his new media show “Suddenly Chavez.” The economy has...

Protest and Censorship in Iran

Harry Powell — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:54:28 GMT

“Iran is now a nuclear state,” President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad announced from the podium of the 31st Anniversary of the Islamic Republic. The first batch of 20 percent-enriched uranium has been produced. The background of this announcement was wide protests across Tehran, where dissenters of the Green Party clashed with military officials of the regime...

EU Releases Statement Concerning Greece

John Rummo — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:13:03 GMT

From the Desk of Lou Brien

All euro area members must conduct sound national policies in line with the agreed rules. They
have a shared responsibility for the economic and financial stability in the area.

Bank of East Asia to Boost China

China Economic Scan — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 14:00:00 GMT

Banks have been trying to get into China for some time to cash in on the growing market. Needing a stable platform to do so, Bank of East Asia has just that, their profit went from $39 million in 2008 to $2.6 billion in 2009

Global Stocks Follow Suit

Editors Desk — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:15:00 GMT

Mexico and Brazil both rallied yesterday following U.S. markets on news of possible aid to Greece. The MXX finished the highest it had in three months. The peso MXN=MEX01 gained 1.71 percent to 13 per U.S. dollar...

News from Beijing

Editors Desk — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:05:41 GMT

Early today a number of Chinese military officers suggested selling a number of U.S. bonds as retaliation for attempting to make an arms deal with Taiwan. Officials actually in charge of the treasury have made no comment about the officer’s suggestion; however...

1 Billion gets you the Largest Wireless Network in The World: ChinaTel (OTCBB/CHTL)

Editors Desk — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 17:39:00 GMT

Building the Largest Wireless Network in the World

From The Editor

There may be issues with Sovereign Debt, but the funding spigot for China’s Wireless Network is in full progress. $1.33 Billion is going to work in China where you will have a HUGE wireless Network by June 2011. I want to go there and spark up my laptop… email Tony Isaac from the Isaac Organization and Thank Him.

Uncertainty in Europe Zones; China puts foot down on U.S-Taiwan deal

John Rummo — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:52:00 GMT

From the Desk of Harry Powell:

Sao Paulo, Feb 9th, the Bovespa index registered in and out of negative territory on Monday. Concerns remain over Europe’s woes Greece and how much it will effect their influence around the world. Vale (Vale5.SA), Brazil’s largest mining company dropped 0.69 percent, eyes are still on the Ontario plants labor strikes.

Goodbye Argentina – Hello Research

John Rummo — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:35:00 GMT

From the Desk of Harry Powell:

I wanted to introduce myself as your wayward journalist covering important news on Emerging Markets as the world becomes one. Covering the business of the BRICKM nations is not exactly my forte. I studied literature through college. However, I have firsthand knowledge of how important one nation is to another, how one market effects another, how one trade defines another, how all nations inevitable lean on each other.

Controversial Bill in Portugal sends message of uncertainty to European Markets

Ryan Whitten — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 20:59:17 GMT

Portugal’s Parliament passed a controversial bill on regional finances today that could increase debt deficit. In a vote lawmakers cast 127 votes in favor of the law and 87 voted against in the 230-seat parliament, this despite government warnings that the move...

Apple may be sued by a Chinese Tech Co.

Steven Michael King — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:39:00 GMT

A Chinese company that sells a tablet PC like Apple's newly announced iPad may sue the U.S. company over the similar design between the devices, it said Monday.

China Property Seizures

China Economic Scan — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 16:33:13 GMT

A large proportion of China's estimated 100,000 or so public protests each year are driven...

China Helping Asia and Keeping its Banks Reasonable

Steven Michael King — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:56:00 GMT

- The exports from Japan to China alone have jumped up 42.8 percent.

Tightening China

Jared Wallace — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 13:54:00 GMT

Asian stocks fell for a fifth day, dragging the MSCI Asia Pacific Index to its biggest weekly drop since June, amid...

GDP 10.7%! Growth More then Expected in China

Jared Wallace — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 14:17:00 GMT

- China's growth this year is the fastest its been since 2007. A success...

Chinese Banks Forced to Freeze Lending Wednesday, Thursday Brings GDP Report

Jared Wallace — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:55:00 GMT

- News comes today that many banks were actually forced to sieze lending..

China Attempts to Curb Avatar Showings

Jared Wallace — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:54:00 GMT

In an effort to control public thought and promote the state-sponsored biography of the philosopher Confucius this coming Thursday, the Chinese government has cut back on James Cameron’s masterpiece of avatar.

The authorities have cut back on showing all 2D versions of the movie, which cuts screens back from 4,500 to only 800. China only allows for 20 foreign films a year, but Avatar has been especially cut back due to its “Fight the Power” message which has struck a chord among the Chinese.

Chinese Banks and Google in China

Jared Wallace — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 14:47:00 GMT

- Chinese Banks in Volatlie Market, Google Stands its Moral High Ground in China

Market Reform to Bridge Price Gap

Jared Wallace — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:48:00 GMT

Beijing's approval of stock-index futures and additional reforms designed to bring its markets into line with other major bourses should help shrink the valuation gap that has kept yuan-denominated shares at a premium to similar shares listed in Hong Kong, analysts said.

CDII – China Direct Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ) 2.0801 55.31M (MARKETCAP)

Jared Wallace — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 17:48:00 GMT

The increased visibility for Chinese Magnesium producer and distributor has resulted in upwards surge in CDII’s common stock over the past two days. Today China Direct has experienced a volume of over 5.5Million, more than 10 times its average. It is currently trading at $2.08, up 27%

Akmal Shaikh Executed, Gordon Brown Furious as China warns Britain against condemnation of the execution of the mentally unstable drug smuggler

China Economic Scan — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:02:00 GMT

- China has warned Britain that it must stop its fierce condemnation of the execution of Akmal Shaikh for drug smuggling, or risk harming diplomatic ties between the two countries.

Christmas in China and Japan! Slow Trading and Slight Loses on Firday

China Economic Scan — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 16:04:22 GMT

- Shares in Japan and China slipped Friday in quiet Christmas trade, ending slightly lower after major gains a day earlier. Most other Asian markets were closed for the holiday.

Casinos Raise the Stakes in China, W.T.O. Tightens Policy, and China Links itself with Cambodia... with Billions.

China Economic Scan — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 13:30:00 GMT

Casinos in China Double Down

World Trade Organization Rules Against China

China sends Aid Package to Cambodia, said to be linked to rioting deportations

Tension in Copenhagen! China Makes Demands

China Economic Scan — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:22:00 GMT

China is demanding that a global agreement to reduce greenhouse gases prohibit nations from imposing trade sanctions.

Trade Comes Back in Asia!

China Economic Scan — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:45:20 GMT

China’s industrial production jumped, exports fell the least in 13 months and imports surged in November as rebounding trade with Asian nations underscored the region’s role in leading the world recovery.

Small Set Back in Automotive as China Raises Tax on Small Cars

China Economic Scan — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:20:02 GMT

Shares in Hong Kong-listed Chinese automakers fell on Thursday as China said on Wednesday it would raise the sales tax rate on small cars to 7.5 percent next year, a move that could save it roughly $1.47 billion a year.

China to Pass US Again in the Car Market, UP 98% in November

China Economic Scan — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 12:01:00 GMT

For the first 11 months, nationwide vehicle sales rose 42 percent to 12.2 million, with passenger-car sales surging 49.7 percent to 9.23 million. Four trillion yuan of government spending and $1.3 trillion of new bank lending this year have helped revive growth in China, the world’s third-largest economy. Stimulus measures aimed at auto sales included cutting a 10 percent sales tax to 5 percent and 10 billion yuan of subsidies to help consumers buy and upgrade vehicles.

Balancing Act, China Seeks to Keep Funding and Check Risks for Inflation

Jared Wallace — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 22:26:00 GMT

Central Economic Work Conference reaffirmed the government's pledge to keep supporting growth through deficit spending and easy bank credit, the state-run Xinhua news agency said Monday. Those policies helped China turn around more rapidly than any other major economy this year, but at what many analysts fear will be a cost of more wasted investment and bad loans in the future.

China sends 5 people to Death

Jared Wallace — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:48:00 GMT

A Chinese court sentenced five more people to death Thursday for killing a police officer with a brick...

GM to Decide if Saab will be sold to Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co. or Shut Down

Jared Wallace — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 12:41:00 GMT

General Motors Co. will review bids for its Saab brand and decide by the end of the month whether to sell or shut the Swedish unit after Koenigsegg Group AB backed out of a purchase agreement last week. Parts of Saab may be sold to Beijing Automotive Industry Holding Co.

Is the IPhone to expensive for China

Ryan Whitten — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 21:54:00 GMT

On October 30, 2009 the IPhone was officially introduced to China via China Unicom at prices ranging from 4999 yuan to 6999 yuan with a onetime deposit of 6000 yuan according to the Wall Street Journal. The first figures on the IPhone sales in China were released only 4days after being introduced, and were a meager 5,000 units...

104 Death Toll in China Mine Blast

China Economic Scan — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:17:52 GMT

HEGANG, China (Reuters) - Relatives of victims of a gas blast at a mine in northeastern China scuffled with police and demanded answers from the owners on Monday as state media put the toll from the country's latest mine disaster at 104.

BRIC forcast up 40% by Templeton Asset Management Ltd. Mobius

Jared Wallace — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:22:00 GMT

Mark Mobius said stocks in Brazil, Russia, India and China are likely to rise by 30 to 40 percent within three to four years as higher economic growth and lower government debt spurs corporate earnings. Mobius said he’s buying bank stocks in Thailand and technology companies in Taiwan. Among so-called frontier markets, countries including Vietnam, Kenya and Nigeria are “very interesting now.”

Does the US need China Trade? Obama's Answer

China Economic Scan — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:48:56 GMT

The president landed this afternoon in Beijing, where he is scheduled to have dinner with Chinese President Hu Jintao. In response to a question at the forum with the students, Obama said he is in China to seek “a meeting of the minds”

ABC: U.S. Grows More Dependent on China, China Builds SUPER COMPUTER : Tianhe, Obama Visits China this Weekend

Jared Wallace — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:37:00 GMT

- Current Update from the Peoples Republic

Squabbles in China! Stocks Rise with Fuel Gain! Sands Casino Looks for Billions!! NYSE: LVS BRIC

Jared Wallace — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:00:00 GMT

- As Fuel Prices Rise and So Does Stock! Sands Seeks $1.75 Billion in Loans for China Casino, and Currency Squabbles!!

Higher Fuel Prices from China

Jared Wallace — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:45:00 GMT

- Chinese gasoline, diesel prices likely to hit record, First fuel price rise in two months, Widely expected move is first since small cut on Sept 30...

NASDAQ: NEP Third Quater Approaching LIVE REPORT WEBCAST: China North East Petroleum

Jared Wallace — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:42:00 GMT

- The Company is a pioneer in China’s private oil exploration and production industry, and the first Chinese non-state-owned oil company trading on the NYSE Amex.

Trade Tension US vs. China, China Protests US Duties on Steel

Jared Wallace — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 13:46:00 GMT

China protested U.S. duties on steel pipes and announced the start of an anti-dumping probe into American carmakers as trade tensions escalate ahead of President Barack Obama’s first visit to the nation this month...

Disney and Panasonic Build in China

Jared Wallace — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 18:52:00 GMT

China has approved Panasonic Corp.'s plan to take over Sanyo Electric Co. and China's announced on Wednesday that Walt Disney could go ahead with its long-planned theme park in Shanghai.

China Bids on Volvo, Production in China Hits Records, and PetroChina Falls.

Jared Wallace — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

- Ford will be holding more “detailed and focused negotiations with Geely,” having chosen the Chinese company as the “preferred bidder,” the U.S. carmaker said in a statement today. Ford hasn’t resolved concerns about protecting intellectual property, said a person familiar with the talks.

Where are we now...Recovery Look Back

Jared Wallace — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:33:00 GMT

- A look back to see how China's Plan has worked for recovery of the global recession.

Yuan Goes Up and Natural Gas in China

Jared Wallace — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:34:00 GMT

- China's yuan strengthened against the U.S. dollar Friday afternoon, after the U.S. Treasury reiterated the yuan remains undervalued...

China Gets The Gap Back, Works with Africa, and Gains Foreign Direct Investment

Jared Wallace — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

- China’s home prices rose at the fastest pace in a year in September and inflows of foreign direct investment quickened as a recovery gathered pace in the world’s third-biggest economy.

CALI - Market News

China Economic Scan — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:52:00 GMT

: China’s auto market will grow at a slower pace next year after expanding almost 40 percent in 2009 to become the world’s biggest, said Shiping Tong, chief executive officer of China Auto Logistics Inc.

China and India Faceoff -/\-

Steven Michael King — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 14:09:00 GMT

Spotlight: China and India are the two most populous nations in the world and they are neck and neck for the spot of Fastest Growing Economy in the WORLD….

PMI and HSBC Staying Above 50

Jared Wallace — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 16:00:00 GMT

- China's manufacturing activity in September could be signaling the recovery in the domestic economy is sustainable, a government-backed index showed...

Control and Success are Both Possible?

Steven Michael King — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 18:32:00 GMT

Can economic flourishing under the control of a centralized political system sustain or will the authoritarian dictation lead to it’s eventually end.

Sustaining the Recovery

China Economic Scan — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:00:00 GMT

Update
In this Edition: China's manufacturing activity in September could be signaling the recovery in the domestic economy is sustainable, a government-backed index showed Thursday...

Empire Goes Red

China Economic Scan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 18:51:00 GMT

- Your Daily Update on the Chinese Economy
In this Edition: The Empire State Building Goes RED, China Plans a Parade for its 60th, and Looks for Oil in Africa...

60 and Still Kicking

China Economic Scan — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:07:15 GMT

- Your Daily Update on the Chinese Economy
In this Edition: China cuts Fuel and Turns 60

Successful China Filmmaker Going Public

Editors Desk — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:35:00 GMT

Spotlight: Huayi Brothers, one of China's biggest filmmakers has an upcoming IPO. "Huayi Brothers has always meant to make a real business out of film," Wang Zhonglei - Huayi Brothers Founder

Turning to China

China Economic Scan — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:39:42 GMT

- Your Daily Update on the Chinese Economy
In this Edition: Ford Motor plans to build a new assembly plant in China while Toyota Motor will start selling an entry-level family car there, as the world's automakers pour more resources into the fast-growing Chinese car market...

Stabilizing after Stimulus

Steven Michael King — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:01:44 GMT

A crucial piece of the puzzle for Group of 20 nations working to assemble a durable global recovery is whether China's economy can move beyond a reliance on government stimulus to real, sustained domestic demand...

Watching the Summit

Steven Michael King — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Update: The G20 summit of world economic leaders is scheduled to be held in Pittsburgh on Sept. 24. When the G20 meets, Washington and Beijing may be on the brink of a trade war over Chinese tire exports to the United States and the subsequent complaints from China about protectionist practices...

Commodity Bull in China

Steven Michael King — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:10:00 GMT

- Your Daily Update on the Chinese Economy
In this Edition: China’s commodity buying spree continues. But this time it is taking a different twist...

Obama Schedules Flight Back to China for Trade Tensions

Jared Wallace — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Update: President Barack Obama and Chinese President Hu Jintao will meet next week amid growing trade tensions...

China Restocks

Steven Michael King — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

- Your Daily Update on the Chinese Economy
In this Edition: The World's Largest Mining Company, BHP Billiton says China Economy is Advanced...

China Goes to Space and Rallys Against Tire Tariff

Steven Michael King — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

- Your Daily Update on the Chinese Economy
In this Edition: U.S. and China Argue on Tariff's as China Heads for Space...

Momentum

Steven Michael King — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

Your Daily Update on the Chinese Economy
In this Edition: China Gathers Momentum to Pull Recovery...

High Postive Data Shenzhen Composite Index Rose 15.88 points

Steven Michael King — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

- Your Daily Update on the Chinese Economy
In this Edition: China's market gains as positive news comes from government and policy is not to be held back.

No Holding Back

Steven Michael King — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

- Your Daily Update on the Chinese Economy
In this Edition: China's Premier Wen Jiabao Speaks at the World Economic Forum, Strong Software Contender in China, and the US China Co-op...

UNCTAD projects China's economic growth at 7.8%

Steven Michael King — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:00:00 GMT

- Your Daily update on the Chinese Economy
In this Edition: UN Approves China's Economy Plan, Google's China Chief Moves on, Peace on China's Borders...

China Controls Rare Materials and Market Climbs

Steven Michael King — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:32:00 GMT

- Your daily update on the Chinese Economy
In this Edition: China Stocks Rise the most in six months, China Produces over 99 percent of the world's supply of dysprosium and terbium.