Although great differences exist between the trade systems of different countries,internationaltrade must go on in line with the customary international trade rules.As China’s economy developsand the socialist market...Although great differences exist between the trade systems of different countries,internationaltrade must go on in line with the customary international trade rules.As China’s economy developsand the socialist market economic system emerges,China is basically qualified to link up withcustomary international trade rules.In the Ninth Five-Year Plan period,China’s reform of its foreigntrade system aims at setting up a trade system that conforms with international trade practice.Forthe purpose,the author of this article suggests that a neutral trade policy should be adopted inaccordance with the international practice since it does not hinder exports,nor restrict imports toan excessive degree.展开更多
China’s plan outline for theNinth Five-Year Plan periodand the long-term plan for theyear 2010 adopted at the 4thsession of the 8th National PeopleCongress in March this year hasdetermined that China’s foreigntrade ...China’s plan outline for theNinth Five-Year Plan periodand the long-term plan for theyear 2010 adopted at the 4thsession of the 8th National PeopleCongress in March this year hasdetermined that China’s foreigntrade development should surpassnational economic development.By the year 2000,China’s grossforeign trade volume is to grow toUS$400 billion,about US$200 eachfor imports and exports.For thisgoal,the foreign trade growth modemust be changed to meet therequirements of the 5th PlenarySession of 14th CPC Conference,i.e.relying on science andtechnology to boost trade.展开更多
Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Wu Yi made a report entitled Opportunity and Prospects: Basic Thoughts on the Development of China’s Foreign Trade and Economic Relations in the 1990s to Chinese and...Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Wu Yi made a report entitled Opportunity and Prospects: Basic Thoughts on the Development of China’s Foreign Trade and Economic Relations in the 1990s to Chinese and foreign participants working in this fields at an international seminar on China’s Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation held in Beijing in mid-May.展开更多
The Xinjiang Production andConstruction Corps (XPCC) was foundedin October 1954. Since 1990, its plan hasbeen listed directly under the state councilof PRC.After 50 years of arduouspioneering and development, the XPCC...The Xinjiang Production andConstruction Corps (XPCC) was foundedin October 1954. Since 1990, its plan hasbeen listed directly under the state councilof PRC.After 50 years of arduouspioneering and development, the XPCChas now developed to be a specialorganization with a solid economicstrength and enterprise group superiority,which is based on the large-scale andmodernized agriculture, and guided展开更多
The power and interest of industrial manufacturers are determined by their status in the relations of production.At the international level,countries see their economic and political status rise only when they climb t...The power and interest of industrial manufacturers are determined by their status in the relations of production.At the international level,countries see their economic and political status rise only when they climb the ladder in the international division of labor.As the primary production forces,science and technology are the main drivers behind such change.As new technologies give rise to new industries and restructure the international division of labor,developed countries strive to enhance the protection of their intellectual property rights(IPR)and safeguard their monopoly over core technologies.For developed countries,technological prowess holds the key to their supremacy in the global supply chain and international relations.The 19 th CPC National Congress makes clear the overarching goal in the new era is to rejuvenate the Chinese nation and turn China into a strong modern country.As an important material condition for achieving this goal,China must transition from being medium-and low-end links in the international division of labor to becoming high-end links.In this process,China will encounter backlash from developed countries that lead in the international division of labor.The recent China-US tussle over trade in high-tech goods is a case in point,and should be viewed through the lens of the relations of production and the international division of labor.The insights thus achieved will be of great significance to China’s future development.展开更多
Qinghai Province in northwest China has recently drawn up its strategy for foreign economic and trade development. The highlights include optimizing its investment climate, developing channels for introducing foreign ...Qinghai Province in northwest China has recently drawn up its strategy for foreign economic and trade development. The highlights include optimizing its investment climate, developing channels for introducing foreign capital and making good use of foreign funds, the development of natural resources and the reform of its medium-to-large enterprises to improve and benefit the development of its展开更多
Since the launch of the economic reform and opening to the outside world, China has seen rapid growth in its export of mechanical and electrical products, with its export
In the Eighth Five-Year Plan period, Ji-angsu Province achieved remarkable de-velopment in foreign trade and economy.Seizing the good opportunity, the provincespeeded up its reform and opening to theoutside, and fulfi...In the Eighth Five-Year Plan period, Ji-angsu Province achieved remarkable de-velopment in foreign trade and economy.Seizing the good opportunity, the provincespeeded up its reform and opening to theoutside, and fulfilled its goal of developingin a sustained and healthy manner. Foreigntrade and economy grew into a key sector ofthe province’s economy. Jiangsu’s exports saw a rapid展开更多
The Third "Brother Cup" China International Young Designers Contest was held in April 1995 at the Century Theatre in the Beijing Sino-Japanese Youth Exchange Centre. The Contest, an important activity at the...The Third "Brother Cup" China International Young Designers Contest was held in April 1995 at the Century Theatre in the Beijing Sino-Japanese Youth Exchange Centre. The Contest, an important activity at the ’95 China International Clothing and Accessories Fair, is the largest one in the world at present with designers from many countries and regions. Recently I interviewed the sponsor of the contest—展开更多
China’s foreign trade volume hit US$509.77 billion in 2001, the figure represented 7.5% increase over the previous year. Of the total, exports topped US$266.16 billion, 6.8% up over the previous year, imports reached...China’s foreign trade volume hit US$509.77 billion in 2001, the figure represented 7.5% increase over the previous year. Of the total, exports topped US$266.16 billion, 6.8% up over the previous year, imports reached US$243.61 billion, up 8.2%, and accumulated trade surplus climbed to US$22.55 billion. The results were fairly outstanding if we take a general look at the world economy, which experienced significant slowdown in 2001 mainly due to the serious downturns in the United States and Japan. The increase can be attributed to a number of factors including the rise展开更多
The latest General Customs'statistics showing that by November 20, 2004,China's foreign trade has topped 1 trillion and reached RMB 1.0017 trillion, marking a new leap of China's foreign trade. After e... The latest General Customs'statistics showing that by November 20, 2004,China's foreign trade has topped 1 trillion and reached RMB 1.0017 trillion, marking a new leap of China's foreign trade. After entering the 1 trillion dollar period, it is on a new stage. Foreign trade, as a big stage for China's economic cooperation, shows the six features as No.1, top 3, 10%, US$10 billion, US$100 billion, and US$1 trillion.……展开更多
In 1996,China began to set targets for quadrupling its per capitaaverage GNP for a better livelihood and socialist market economicsystem——a kind of mature opening economy in the Ninth Five-YearPlan period(1996-2000)...In 1996,China began to set targets for quadrupling its per capitaaverage GNP for a better livelihood and socialist market economicsystem——a kind of mature opening economy in the Ninth Five-YearPlan period(1996-2000),aiming at comformity with the worldeconomy.For these purposes,it is essential to expand China’sopening to the outside for its foreign trade to boom and thus make fulluse of foreign and domestic markets for accelerating our economicdevelopment and upgrading development efficiency.In other words,China’s foreign trade development in the Ninth Five-Year Planperiod will greatly affect and control our economic growth andeconomic system reform.展开更多
Honorary Chairmen: Wan Jifei Chairman of China’s Council for the Promotion of International Trade He Guangwei Former Director General of China National Tourism Administration Li Kenong Vice Minister of General Admini...Honorary Chairmen: Wan Jifei Chairman of China’s Council for the Promotion of International Trade He Guangwei Former Director General of China National Tourism Administration Li Kenong Vice Minister of General Administration of China展开更多
文摘Although great differences exist between the trade systems of different countries,internationaltrade must go on in line with the customary international trade rules.As China’s economy developsand the socialist market economic system emerges,China is basically qualified to link up withcustomary international trade rules.In the Ninth Five-Year Plan period,China’s reform of its foreigntrade system aims at setting up a trade system that conforms with international trade practice.Forthe purpose,the author of this article suggests that a neutral trade policy should be adopted inaccordance with the international practice since it does not hinder exports,nor restrict imports toan excessive degree.
文摘China’s plan outline for theNinth Five-Year Plan periodand the long-term plan for theyear 2010 adopted at the 4thsession of the 8th National PeopleCongress in March this year hasdetermined that China’s foreigntrade development should surpassnational economic development.By the year 2000,China’s grossforeign trade volume is to grow toUS$400 billion,about US$200 eachfor imports and exports.For thisgoal,the foreign trade growth modemust be changed to meet therequirements of the 5th PlenarySession of 14th CPC Conference,i.e.relying on science andtechnology to boost trade.
文摘Minister of Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation Wu Yi made a report entitled Opportunity and Prospects: Basic Thoughts on the Development of China’s Foreign Trade and Economic Relations in the 1990s to Chinese and foreign participants working in this fields at an international seminar on China’s Foreign Trade and Economic Cooperation held in Beijing in mid-May.
文摘The Xinjiang Production andConstruction Corps (XPCC) was foundedin October 1954. Since 1990, its plan hasbeen listed directly under the state councilof PRC.After 50 years of arduouspioneering and development, the XPCChas now developed to be a specialorganization with a solid economicstrength and enterprise group superiority,which is based on the large-scale andmodernized agriculture, and guided
文摘The power and interest of industrial manufacturers are determined by their status in the relations of production.At the international level,countries see their economic and political status rise only when they climb the ladder in the international division of labor.As the primary production forces,science and technology are the main drivers behind such change.As new technologies give rise to new industries and restructure the international division of labor,developed countries strive to enhance the protection of their intellectual property rights(IPR)and safeguard their monopoly over core technologies.For developed countries,technological prowess holds the key to their supremacy in the global supply chain and international relations.The 19 th CPC National Congress makes clear the overarching goal in the new era is to rejuvenate the Chinese nation and turn China into a strong modern country.As an important material condition for achieving this goal,China must transition from being medium-and low-end links in the international division of labor to becoming high-end links.In this process,China will encounter backlash from developed countries that lead in the international division of labor.The recent China-US tussle over trade in high-tech goods is a case in point,and should be viewed through the lens of the relations of production and the international division of labor.The insights thus achieved will be of great significance to China’s future development.
文摘Qinghai Province in northwest China has recently drawn up its strategy for foreign economic and trade development. The highlights include optimizing its investment climate, developing channels for introducing foreign capital and making good use of foreign funds, the development of natural resources and the reform of its medium-to-large enterprises to improve and benefit the development of its
文摘Since the launch of the economic reform and opening to the outside world, China has seen rapid growth in its export of mechanical and electrical products, with its export
文摘In the Eighth Five-Year Plan period, Ji-angsu Province achieved remarkable de-velopment in foreign trade and economy.Seizing the good opportunity, the provincespeeded up its reform and opening to theoutside, and fulfilled its goal of developingin a sustained and healthy manner. Foreigntrade and economy grew into a key sector ofthe province’s economy. Jiangsu’s exports saw a rapid
文摘The Third "Brother Cup" China International Young Designers Contest was held in April 1995 at the Century Theatre in the Beijing Sino-Japanese Youth Exchange Centre. The Contest, an important activity at the ’95 China International Clothing and Accessories Fair, is the largest one in the world at present with designers from many countries and regions. Recently I interviewed the sponsor of the contest—
文摘China’s foreign trade volume hit US$509.77 billion in 2001, the figure represented 7.5% increase over the previous year. Of the total, exports topped US$266.16 billion, 6.8% up over the previous year, imports reached US$243.61 billion, up 8.2%, and accumulated trade surplus climbed to US$22.55 billion. The results were fairly outstanding if we take a general look at the world economy, which experienced significant slowdown in 2001 mainly due to the serious downturns in the United States and Japan. The increase can be attributed to a number of factors including the rise
文摘 The latest General Customs'statistics showing that by November 20, 2004,China's foreign trade has topped 1 trillion and reached RMB 1.0017 trillion, marking a new leap of China's foreign trade. After entering the 1 trillion dollar period, it is on a new stage. Foreign trade, as a big stage for China's economic cooperation, shows the six features as No.1, top 3, 10%, US$10 billion, US$100 billion, and US$1 trillion.……
文摘In 1996,China began to set targets for quadrupling its per capitaaverage GNP for a better livelihood and socialist market economicsystem——a kind of mature opening economy in the Ninth Five-YearPlan period(1996-2000),aiming at comformity with the worldeconomy.For these purposes,it is essential to expand China’sopening to the outside for its foreign trade to boom and thus make fulluse of foreign and domestic markets for accelerating our economicdevelopment and upgrading development efficiency.In other words,China’s foreign trade development in the Ninth Five-Year Planperiod will greatly affect and control our economic growth andeconomic system reform.
文摘Honorary Chairmen: Wan Jifei Chairman of China’s Council for the Promotion of International Trade He Guangwei Former Director General of China National Tourism Administration Li Kenong Vice Minister of General Administration of China