Urban Transport Development Forum in Beijing
Beijing – Learning from international experience in urban transport policy and discussing their relevance for Chinese cities was the main topic of the Urban Transport Development Forum in Beijing on March 10th and 11th. The forum was organised by the … Continue reading Urban Transport Development Forum in Beijing
Demand for sustainable urban transport choices
Hanoi – Some of the most extensive bike sharing programs can be found in Asia, the largest of all in Hangzhou, China, with more than 50,000 bikes. But interest in bike sharing has also emerged in many smaller and medium … Continue reading Demand for sustainable urban transport choices
Cambodia, China ink telecom deal
Phnom Penh – Cambodia and China on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on the cooperation in telecommunication and information and communication technology ( ICT). The MoU was inked between Prak Sokhonn, Cambodian minister of post and telecommunications, and Shang … Continue reading Cambodia, China ink telecom deal
China, Indonesia discuss economic cooperation
Beijing – High-ranking officials from China and Indonesia held a high-level meeting in Beijing Monday to promote bilateral economic cooperation.Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi and Indonesian Coordinating Minister for Economy Sofyan Djalil co-chaired the first meeting of China-Indonesia High-level Economic Dialogue.Hailing … Continue reading China, Indonesia discuss economic cooperation
China: Major Overhaul of Foreign Investment Law
Beijing – The Chinese Ministry of Commerce released the draft of the proposed new Foreign Investment Law to solicit public opinions. The proposed law will significantly reduce barriers to foreign investment, whilst at the same time increasing scrutiny of foreigners … Continue reading China: Major Overhaul of Foreign Investment Law
China Announces Three New Free Trade Zones
Beijing – Chinese Premier Li Keqiang announced on December 12 that three more Free Trade Zones (FTZ) will be established in China, based on the model of the Shanghai FTZ, which was launched in September of last year.The three new … Continue reading China Announces Three New Free Trade Zones
2nd Cambodia-China meeting in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh – The second meeting of the Cambodia-China Inter-Governmental Coordination Committee kicked off here in the capital of Cambodia on Tuesday with the aim of deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between the two nations.The high-level meeting was co-chaired … Continue reading 2nd Cambodia-China meeting in Phnom Penh
China Premier Li Keqiang visits Thailand
Bangkok – Thailand is part of the Greater Mekong Subregion, an economic area formed in 1992, and an important part of China’s one road, one belt initiatives.The Greater Mekong Subregion brings together 6 countries: China, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.The … Continue reading China Premier Li Keqiang visits Thailand
Carsharing in China: A Contri- bution to Urban Transport?
Beijing – While the impact of carsharing on urban transport and the environment is gaining growing importance on an international scale, Chinese carsharing activities are still in an initial phase. Since comprehensive large-scale carsharing systems could contribute to the sustainable … Continue reading Carsharing in China: A Contri- bution to Urban Transport?
Pop star Mario Maurer to promote Thailand in China
Bangkok – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has appointed Thai pop star Mario Maurer to promote the kingdom in China, under the ‘Tour Thailand with Mario Maurer’ project, as part of its plan to attract more Chinese tourists to … Continue reading Pop star Mario Maurer to promote Thailand in China