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The Year of the Rabbit was a challenging one for businesses, governments and consumers. The Year of the Dragon looks set to be a similarly tricky period. China will continue to play an increasingly important role in the global economy, but faces many internal and external challenges. As ever, Business China will be here to cover the top stories to keep you informed of developments.
We will not be publishing from Jan. 23-30, but will be back in the New Year with a new offering -- so watch this space.
Warmest Wishes and a Happy New New Year,
The Business China team
20 Jan 2012

China's 2011 Fiscal Revenue Tops RMB 10 tln

China's fiscal revenue grew 24.8% year-on-year to hit a record high of RMB 10.37 trillion ($1.64 trillion) in 2011, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday.

Blackstone Exits Evergrande JV
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China's 2011 Fiscal Revenue Tops RMB 10 tln- 2012-01-20

China's fiscal revenue grew 24.8% year-on-year to hit a record high of RMB 10.37 trillion ($1.64 trillion) in 2011, the Ministry of Finance said on Friday.

MOF: SOE Profits up 12.8% in 2011- 2012-01-19

China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) posted a 21.5% y-o-y growth in sales in 2011 to RMB 36.79 trillion ($5.8 trillion), the Ministry of Finance announced on Thursday.

China FDI Down 12.7% in December- 2012-01-18

China Home Prices Continue to Correct- 2012-01-18

Finance >>

CICC's Profit Drop Over 70% in 2011- 2012-01-19

China International Capital Corporation Ltd. (CICC) posted a 70% decline in profits in 2011, surprising the market, the official Shanghai Securities News reported on Thursday.

Trust Firms to Feel Limited Impact from Commercial Paper Suspension- 2012-01-13

The China Banking Regulatory Commission’s (CBRC) suspension of the sale of trust products that invest in commercial paper by trust companies will have a limited impact on the industry this year, according to an insider.

China’s New RMB Lending Hits RMB 7.47 Trillion in 2011- 2012-01-09

Fortune SG to Stop Participating in IPO Inquiries - 2011-12-30

Business & Industry >>

Blackstone Exits Evergrande JV- 2012-01-20

Private equity investment firm Blackstone Group LP has sold its stake in a joint venture with Chinese developer Evergrande Real Estate Group Co. Ltd. (3333.HK), the second time it has divested China-based property assets.

China Auto Rental Files for $300 mln U.S IPO- 2012-01-20

China Auto Rental Ltd. plans to raise up to $300 million in an IPO of its American depositary shares.

Guangdong to Invest RMB 14 bln in Auto Industry- 2012-01-19

China May Soon Resume Approvals for Nuclear Power Plants- 2012-01-18

Rumor: Shanda to Launch Low-End Smartphone in 2012- 2012-01-17

Carrefour to Speed up China Store Openings in 2012- 2012-01-17

Markets >>

Environmental Protection, IT Lead Retreat On China Bourses- 2012-01-18

The Shanghai Composite Index retreated 1.39% or 31.99 points to close at 2,266.38 points today on transaction value of RMB 80.66 billion ($17.78 billion).

Non-Ferrous Metals Lead China Market Losers- 2012-01-16

The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 1.71% or 38.39 points to close at 2,206.19 points today on transaction value of RMB 42.88 billion ($6.79 billion).

Chinese Stocks Rebound- 2012-01-06

China Stocks Fall for another Week, Shanghai Index down 21.7% in 2011- 2011-12-30

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Opinion >>

2012: the BRIC bubble bursts Andy Xie

The world has become more volatile in the months ahead of 2012.

China, more like us Peter Drysdale

The whirlwind visit of President Barack Obama to Australia and Indonesia last week has, many believe, forever changed the Asia Pacific strategic landscape with a re-assertion of American primacy and power in Asia. Prudence might recommend a more cautious assessment.

Chinese Brands Jack Perkowski

“When will the Chinese develop a truly global brand? is a question that is frequently asked, and one that I have been asked to address with a group of quality specialists in Beijing later this week.

Xinjiang Is Changing the Way China Uses and Profits From Energy Peter Fuhrman

Two truisms about China should carry the disclaimer “except in Xinjiang”. China is a densely-populated country, except in Xinjiang. China is short on natural resources, except in Xinjiang.

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