China's Economy News February 23, 2012

• Geely, GB Auto Partner to Sell in Egypt as China Economy Slows - International Business Times

  International Business Times

  Geely, GB Auto Partner to Sell in Egypt as China Economy Slows International Business Times By Brett LoGiurato: Subscribe to Brett's RSS feed Geely Holdings Group Co. said will assemble cars for sale this year in Egypt and North Africa, a move that signals a shift to emerging markets as China's economy slows and automakers face mounting ... and more »

• China economy faces crisis if no reforms - The Korea Herald

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  China economy faces crisis if no reforms The Korea Herald BEIJING (AFP) -- China could face an economic crisis if it does not implement major reforms in the next 20 years, the Wall Street Journal said Thursday, citing a report by the World Bank and Chinese government researchers. The "China 2030" report -- to ... China pushes capital control reformsFinancial Times China Stock Rally to End as Policies Disappoint, BofA SaysBusinessWeek Bank of America to Speed Growth in ChinaBloomberg Reuters all 132 news articles »

• China's Economy to Grow by 8.5 pct in 2012 - CRIENGLISH.com

  China's Economy to Grow by 8.5 pct in 2012 CRIENGLISH.com China's economy is expected to expand by 8.5 percent in 2012, slightly down from 9.2 percent in 2011, the head of a Chinese government think tank said Thursday. The world's second-largest economy faces relatively significant downward pressure this year ... and more »

• Toronto stock market slightly higher amid mixed earnings, positive economic news - 680 News

  Toronto stock market slightly higher amid mixed earnings, positive economic news 680 News China is world's biggest consumer of copper, which is viewed as an economic bellwether since it is used in so many businesses. First Quantum Minerals (TSX:FM) was down 21 cents to C$22.98. The gold sector was up 0.42 per cent, as bullion prices headed ... and more »

• China Economic Watch: Natural Gas Output Cracks 100b M3 Mark; China World's No ... - The China Perspective

  China Economic Watch: Natural Gas Output Cracks 100b M3 Mark; China World's No ... The China Perspective China's natural gas output rose 7.3% to 101.2 billion m3 in 2011, the Ministry of Land Resources said. The nation's oil output largely remained unchanged at 201 million tons last year. China has become the world's second biggest market of cellphone ...

• METALS-LME copper subdued, economic woes weigh - Reuters

  Business Recorder

  METALS-LME copper subdued, economic woes weigh Reuters Fresh evidence that the euro zone could slip into recession along with a continued contraction in China's manufacturing sector would make it hard for economy-sensitive copper to sustain or even keep its 11 percent gain year to date. METALS-Copper dips on weak outlook for euro zoneReuters Africa all 250 news articles »

• Analysis: China's policy-led slowdown spawns property showdown - Reuters

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  Analysis: China's policy-led slowdown spawns property showdown Reuters By Langi Chiang and Nick Edwards | BEIJING (Reuters) - China's policy-induced property slowdown has put the central and local governments on a $320 billion collision course in one of the economy's biggest growth-generating sectors. Wen Seen Paring China Growth Goal in State-of-the-Union on Inequality RiseBloomberg IMF: Hard landing unlikely for Chinese economyChina.org.cn China bid to boost growth a surprise in timing onlyReuters UK China Daily all 32 news articles »

• China risks economic crisis if no reforms: report - AFP

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  China risks economic crisis if no reforms: report AFP BEIJING — China could face an economic crisis if it does not implement major reforms in the next 20 years, the Wall Street Journal said Thursday, citing a report by the World Bank and Chinese government researchers. The "China 2030" report -- to be ... China pushes capital control reformsFinancial Times China Stock Rally to End as Policies Disappoint, BofA SaysBusinessWeek Bank of America to Speed Growth in ChinaBloomberg Reuters -Wall Street Journal all 120 news articles »

• State-Run Firms Are the Giants of China's Economy - Wall Street Journal

  State-Run Firms Are the Giants of China's Economy Wall Street Journal By BOB DAVIS and JASON DEAN China's state-owned companies account for about 45% of the country's rapidly expanding economy, according to a report for the US-China Economic and Security Commission. Before China started opening its economy in the 1970s, ... and more »

• Apple and Proview court controversy at iPad hearing - China Daily
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  Apple and Proview court controversy at iPad hearing China Daily China introduced its trademark law in 1982 and has revised it twice: in 1993, a year after the government unveiled plans to build a socialist market economy, and in 2001, after the country's entry into the World Trade Organization. Fighting Proview in Shanghai Showdown, Apple highlights iPad's benefits to ...9 to 5 Mac Proview Seeks iPad Ban in ShanghaiThe Mac Observer Proview Seeks IPad Ban In Shanghai, ChinaHuffington Post all 1,056 news articles »

• China's Geely Turns to Egypt - Wall Street Journal

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  China's Geely Turns to Egypt Wall Street Journal China's economy, while still strong, is well off the 10% annual growth rate that marked recent years. Vehicle sales rose 2.5% last year after logging growth above 30% each of the previous two years. That has spurred China's auto makers to shift excess ... IN BRIEF (Page 13)China Daily all 42 news articles »

• GLOBAL MARKETS-Growth concerns hit stocks, oil at 9-month high - Reuters

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  GLOBAL MARKETS-Growth concerns hit stocks, oil at 9-month high Reuters ... euro zone may be sliding toward recession and China's new export orders shrank in February. Brent crude oil prices climbed to nine-month highs as worries that Iran might interrupt supply outweighed concerns about the health of the global economy. Euro Area Struggling to Rebound From Fourth-Quarter Contraction: EconomyBloomberg Economic Worries Weigh on Global MarketsFox Business Emerging-Market Stocks Drop as Output Contracts in Europe, ChinaBusinessWeek Reuters India -Vancouver Sun all 171 news articles »

• Pressure Is on China to Alter Strategy - Wall Street Journal

  Wall Street Journal

  Pressure Is on China to Alter Strategy Wall Street Journal Mr. Liu was chairman of the China Banking Regulatory Commission from its founding in 2003 until his retirement in October. Mr. Liu talked with Ling Huawei of Caixin recently about China's economic position in the world in the coming year and the task ... When Will China Emerge from the Global Crisis?Wall Street Pit A billionaire's take on the China themeMarketWatch all 8 news articles »