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RETAIL

Hard Times for a Wenzhou Clan   11-24

Even the resourceful and resilient Wenzhou traders are seeing their foreign business wilt as a global economic winter takes grip.
keywords:   recession  retail
HENAN

In Pictures: the Red Myth of Nanjie   11-20

A model communist village, or a big lie?
keywords:   Nanjie  Henan
PRIVATE EQUITY

Officials Gather Feedback on Private Equity Rules   11-19

The NDRC is looking at new ways to regulate private equity in order to free up idle funds.
keywords:   finance  markets  investment
SECURITIES

China's Huaxia Securities Goes Broke   11-18

After three years of scandal and sloppy investments, one of China's largest stock brokers has finally imploded.
keywords:   securities  bankrupt
EDITORIAL

China Should Learn From 1998   11-18

The RMB 4 trillion stimulus package will give first-aid to the economy and restore public confidence, but the 1998 experience has taught us that there's more to heading off a crisis.
keywords:   economy  crisis  stimulation
CORRUPTION

Dai Xiaojun: I Wanted to Show People the Dark Side   11-14

Dai Xiaojun tells the EO how he covertly photographed a hush money operation at a Shanxi mining company, and why he's now fighting for his reputation
keywords:   corruption  bribe  media
AGRICULTURE

China Plans to Nationalize Wholesale Agriculture Markets   11-13

Partly due to a string of tainted food incidents in October that hurt exports, China's Ministry of Commerce plans to rein the thousands of domestic wholesale agriculture markets into a new nationalized system.
keywords:   agriculture  soe
MARKETS

Another China Bailout? 800 Billion Yuan Stabilization Fund Being Reviewed   11-12

An anonymous policy recommendation calling for a fund to buy up mainland stocks in the event of a market crash has made its way onto the desk of top banking officials.
keywords:   market  stocks  crisis  bailout
EDITORIAL

A New Opportunity for Cross-strait Development   11-11

Recent agreements to create direct postal, trade, and travel links between Taiwan and the mainland are proof that despite political and ideological barriers, people on both sides of the strait are moving forward hand in hand. The progress should not stop here.
keywords:   taiwan
AGRICULTURE

Grain Market Rescue Package Brewing in China   11-10

Like regulators all over the world getting into the holiday spirit early, Chinese grain officials are brewing a bailout package to save falling grain prices. Some industry experts say that if Chinese grain prices fall too much and farmers lose incentive to produce, it could pose a threat to China's ...
keywords:   agriculture  grain  food  bailout
THE MARKET CRASH

Chinese Struggle to Guard Wealth in Tougher Job Market   11-06

Asian investors already anxious about losing their jobs have seen their personal wealth evaporate as the global financial crisis barrels onward.
keywords:   crisis  finance  market  investment
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China's Contemporary Art Meets Luxury Brands
Migrant-Workers Queuing to go Home
No. 395 Nov 24
COVER
Another stimulus package in the pipeline...

NEWS
Don't hold your breath for the real estate market; and new lawsuits against milk producers...

CORPORATION
Dairy producers snatch up airtime to rebuild their image after melamine scandal...
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FEATURE
Case Studies in Chinese Health Care Reform   11-04
Fresh after a controversial health care reform scheme was released for public comment, the EO trekke...
FEATURE
Facing the Storm, Who is Ready?   10-17
The EO interviews Chinese business leaders who see opportunities amidst the dark swirling clouds.
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State Owned, Social Values & Suspension   04-28
In Chinese Media: Controversial figures from 30 years of reform and opening-up; Conflicts over staff...
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EDITORIAL
China Should Learn From 1998   11-18
The RMB 4 trillion stimulus package will give first-aid to the economy and restore public confidence...
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HENAN In Pictures: the Red Myth of Nanjie 11-20
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