When a Beijing resident surnamed Zhang signed a property transaction agreement with his mother, she refused to pay for the house.Zhang’s mother, a 85-year-old woman surnamed Lu, sued her for breaking
As a hotel lawyer, seeing 2,500 of my closest hotelindustry friends at the ALIS Conference held recently , I heard some interesting things from the "thought leaders" of the industry. Some of the items making...As a hotel lawyer, seeing 2,500 of my closest hotelindustry friends at the ALIS Conference held recently , I heard some interesting things from the "thought leaders" of the industry. Some of the items making my list of notable quotes were taken from private meetings, and some from the public ALIS panels. In either event, I thought I would share some of the current insights, activities or musings from some interesting people in the hospitality industry.展开更多
"US woes not yuan-related"The exchange rate did not cause structural problems in the US economy, such as the trade deficit and unemployment, President Hu Jintao said during a meeting on Nov. 12 with US Presi..."US woes not yuan-related"The exchange rate did not cause structural problems in the US economy, such as the trade deficit and unemployment, President Hu Jintao said during a meeting on Nov. 12 with US President Barack Obama. China will steadily advance the reform of the exchange rate mecha- n ism , Hu said , w it h the goal of ensuring a market-based and展开更多
"China pledged to step up support measures for trade in services as the world’s second-largest economy tries to shift its economic growth model toward consumption and away from heavy reliance oil investment and ..."China pledged to step up support measures for trade in services as the world’s second-largest economy tries to shift its economic growth model toward consumption and away from heavy reliance oil investment and exports.Expanding services exports is akevtaskthis year."——Zhou Liujun,director-general of the department of trade in services and commercial services at the Ministry of展开更多
China’s policy fine-tuning and ongoing urbanization can help it avoid a Japan-style property bubble.China has allowed local governments to take differentiated property tightening measures,rather than a one-size-
'SOEs are the backbone of the national economy and must keep operating income and net profits increasing to contribute to the increase of fiscal revenues and social development.'——Premier Li Keqiang said on ...'SOEs are the backbone of the national economy and must keep operating income and net profits increasing to contribute to the increase of fiscal revenues and social development.'——Premier Li Keqiang said on Nov.29'The UK needs the golden relationship to be truly golden.In my opinion,the emergence of the Chinese consumer is the single most important thing in the world.'——Jim O’Neill,world’s leading展开更多
"In a short time,there will probably be another company that will sign up as a partner,and if everything goes smoothly,including Wanda,there could be three Chinese companies as FIFA’s top-level sponsors this yea..."In a short time,there will probably be another company that will sign up as a partner,and if everything goes smoothly,including Wanda,there could be three Chinese companies as FIFA’s top-level sponsors this year."——Wang Jianlin,chairman of Wanda展开更多
"7.5% GDP growth target not low" Premier Wen Jiabao was quoted as saying by Xinhua on Mar.14 that the 7.5 percent GDP growth target for 2012 is a result of the government’s proactive macro-control and can n..."7.5% GDP growth target not low" Premier Wen Jiabao was quoted as saying by Xinhua on Mar.14 that the 7.5 percent GDP growth target for 2012 is a result of the government’s proactive macro-control and can not be viewed as low.China’s GDP has reached 47 trillion展开更多
"China’s economy in the second half of 2015 will possibly perform better than in the first half of the year."-----Sheng Laiyun,spokes-man for the National Bureau of Statistics,said in a news briefing about ..."China’s economy in the second half of 2015 will possibly perform better than in the first half of the year."-----Sheng Laiyun,spokes-man for the National Bureau of Statistics,said in a news briefing about the economy."We will increase the incomes of skilled talent,especially skilled workers,and make blue-collar workers the pillar of the middle class."-----Yin Weimin,minister of human resources and展开更多
"Regardless of its relative percentage of GDP,China’s consumption has been growing faster than just about any other country’s in absolute terms."——Jeffery Towson,a managing partner of the investment firm..."Regardless of its relative percentage of GDP,China’s consumption has been growing faster than just about any other country’s in absolute terms."——Jeffery Towson,a managing partner of the investment firm Towson Capital,and Jonathan Woetzel,a director in McKinsey’s Shanghai展开更多
"China will create a new driving force for economic development by helping a larger number of migrant workers and their families to settle in cities."——Xu Hongcai,director of economic research department a..."China will create a new driving force for economic development by helping a larger number of migrant workers and their families to settle in cities."——Xu Hongcai,director of economic research department at the China Center for International Economic展开更多
"Profound and complete economic restructurings are the basic factors for current new normal economy,as China’s economy shifts gear from the previous high to a medium-to-high growth.Besides,from an international ..."Profound and complete economic restructurings are the basic factors for current new normal economy,as China’s economy shifts gear from the previous high to a medium-to-high growth.Besides,from an international perspective,China also needs harbor brand new images of not only participant but also leader of global economy."——Li Daokui,professor of Tsinghua展开更多
"Only when private companies do well,can the general economy have the vitality to run in an appropriate range."——Premier Li Keqiang said so in a meeting of the State Council recently.
The Chinese economy has performed steadily within a reasonable range.——Chinese Premier Li Keqiang voiced his confidence in meeting annual economic targets as he met with Italian Senate President Pietro Grasso.Li sai...The Chinese economy has performed steadily within a reasonable range.——Chinese Premier Li Keqiang voiced his confidence in meeting annual economic targets as he met with Italian Senate President Pietro Grasso.Li said during the meeting,adding that China is on track to attain around 7-percent growth for the whole year.展开更多
"China is heading into a monetary easing cycle this year,and further policy adjustments will be seen in coming months.The action will be taken to avoid a long-term economic downturn."—Li Yang,vice-president..."China is heading into a monetary easing cycle this year,and further policy adjustments will be seen in coming months.The action will be taken to avoid a long-term economic downturn."—Li Yang,vice-president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences"Australia’s data showed that China’s economy is set to remain strong in 2015.I look at all the numbers—resources,agriculture and services—and see solid indicators across the board."展开更多
文摘When a Beijing resident surnamed Zhang signed a property transaction agreement with his mother, she refused to pay for the house.Zhang’s mother, a 85-year-old woman surnamed Lu, sued her for breaking
文摘As a hotel lawyer, seeing 2,500 of my closest hotelindustry friends at the ALIS Conference held recently , I heard some interesting things from the "thought leaders" of the industry. Some of the items making my list of notable quotes were taken from private meetings, and some from the public ALIS panels. In either event, I thought I would share some of the current insights, activities or musings from some interesting people in the hospitality industry.
文摘"US woes not yuan-related"The exchange rate did not cause structural problems in the US economy, such as the trade deficit and unemployment, President Hu Jintao said during a meeting on Nov. 12 with US President Barack Obama. China will steadily advance the reform of the exchange rate mecha- n ism , Hu said , w it h the goal of ensuring a market-based and
文摘"China pledged to step up support measures for trade in services as the world’s second-largest economy tries to shift its economic growth model toward consumption and away from heavy reliance oil investment and exports.Expanding services exports is akevtaskthis year."——Zhou Liujun,director-general of the department of trade in services and commercial services at the Ministry of
文摘China’s policy fine-tuning and ongoing urbanization can help it avoid a Japan-style property bubble.China has allowed local governments to take differentiated property tightening measures,rather than a one-size-
文摘'SOEs are the backbone of the national economy and must keep operating income and net profits increasing to contribute to the increase of fiscal revenues and social development.'——Premier Li Keqiang said on Nov.29'The UK needs the golden relationship to be truly golden.In my opinion,the emergence of the Chinese consumer is the single most important thing in the world.'——Jim O’Neill,world’s leading
文摘"In a short time,there will probably be another company that will sign up as a partner,and if everything goes smoothly,including Wanda,there could be three Chinese companies as FIFA’s top-level sponsors this year."——Wang Jianlin,chairman of Wanda
文摘"7.5% GDP growth target not low" Premier Wen Jiabao was quoted as saying by Xinhua on Mar.14 that the 7.5 percent GDP growth target for 2012 is a result of the government’s proactive macro-control and can not be viewed as low.China’s GDP has reached 47 trillion
文摘"China’s economy in the second half of 2015 will possibly perform better than in the first half of the year."-----Sheng Laiyun,spokes-man for the National Bureau of Statistics,said in a news briefing about the economy."We will increase the incomes of skilled talent,especially skilled workers,and make blue-collar workers the pillar of the middle class."-----Yin Weimin,minister of human resources and
文摘"Regardless of its relative percentage of GDP,China’s consumption has been growing faster than just about any other country’s in absolute terms."——Jeffery Towson,a managing partner of the investment firm Towson Capital,and Jonathan Woetzel,a director in McKinsey’s Shanghai
文摘"China will create a new driving force for economic development by helping a larger number of migrant workers and their families to settle in cities."——Xu Hongcai,director of economic research department at the China Center for International Economic
文摘"Profound and complete economic restructurings are the basic factors for current new normal economy,as China’s economy shifts gear from the previous high to a medium-to-high growth.Besides,from an international perspective,China also needs harbor brand new images of not only participant but also leader of global economy."——Li Daokui,professor of Tsinghua
文摘"Only when private companies do well,can the general economy have the vitality to run in an appropriate range."——Premier Li Keqiang said so in a meeting of the State Council recently.
文摘The Chinese economy has performed steadily within a reasonable range.——Chinese Premier Li Keqiang voiced his confidence in meeting annual economic targets as he met with Italian Senate President Pietro Grasso.Li said during the meeting,adding that China is on track to attain around 7-percent growth for the whole year.
文摘"China is heading into a monetary easing cycle this year,and further policy adjustments will be seen in coming months.The action will be taken to avoid a long-term economic downturn."—Li Yang,vice-president of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences"Australia’s data showed that China’s economy is set to remain strong in 2015.I look at all the numbers—resources,agriculture and services—and see solid indicators across the board."
