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NBS Releases Analysis of Conflicting Energy Use and GDP Growth Figures

The National Bureau of Statistics has released a report that attempts to explain why economic growth went up but energy use declined in the first half of the year.

8月6日 16:03

NDRC Backs Rises in Local Water Prices

China's National Development and Reform Commission has expressed its support for recent moves by some local governments to raise water prices.

8月6日 14:36

CSRC to Rank Futures Firms

The China Securities Regulatory Commission has released draft rules that will classify futures firms based on their risk management, market influence and compliance status.

8月6日 14:04

Loans from Four Main Banks Fall as Proportion of Total Lending

New loans issued by China's four biggest banks reached a total of 3.2 trillion yuan in the first half of the year.

7月31日 11:50

CBRC Acts on Excessive Lending

The China Banking Regulatory Commission recently issued two circulars requiring banks ensure that new loans are channeled into the real economy.

7月31日 11:17

China to Subsidize Investment in Solar Energy Production

The initiative, known as Golden Sun, will provide subsidies to projects that produce more than 500 megawatts of solar power over the following two to three years.

7月27日 17:44

Audit Office Releases Critical Report on Dam Project

The National Audit Office has published a critical report on China's second-largest dam project.

7月27日 16:57

China's GDP Grows 7.1% in First Half

China's gross domestic product grew by 7.1 percent in the first half of 2009, putting it back on track to achieve the government's goal of 8 percent growth for 2009.

7月23日 15:47

Central Bank Denies Plan to Release 500 Yuan Note

The People's Bank of China denied rumors that a new 500 yuan bank note will be released in November this year.

7月23日 15:47

China to Start Accepting Listing Applications for New Board

China will start accepting applications from companies interested in listing on Shenzhen's soon-to-be-established Growth Enterprise Board (GEB) from July 26.

7月21日 14:51

5.6-Magnitude Quake Rocks Sichuan

Mianzhu, one of the areas hardest-hit by last year's devastating earthquake, was rocked by another moderately strong quake early Tuesday morning.

7月20日 16:34