As of January 1, 2007, 203 companies from around the world, including ten from China, are officially removed the United Nations' Global Compact Office list of participants for failure to meet consecutive Communication on Progress deadlines. Read More >

Ericsson and the Stockholm School of Economics have agreed to create a program aiming to generate in-depth knowledge of Chinese business and economics and China's impact on global trade patterns. Read More >

Euro Tech Holdings has entered into a letter of intent to acquire a 20% equity interest in Zhejiang Tianlan Desulfurization and Dust-Removal Company, a company in flue gas desulphurization, flue gas de-nitration, dust removal and purification of industrial waste gases. Read More >

A project that aims to revitalize rural China by addressing problems surrounding property rights, governance and the provision of public services has been signed in Beijing between United Nations Development Programme and the Chinese government. Read More >

Computing giant Lenovo has announced a free computer recycling service in mainland China. Read More >

An award-winning campaign to promote energy-efficient CFC-free refrigerators, which dramatically increased the number of "green" refrigerators sold from 1,000 units in 1999 to 40 million in 2005, has come to a successful end after a five-year campaign period in China. Read More >

Chinese home appliance retailer Suning, Tsingdao Beer Group and Inner Mongolia Yili Industrial Group have all been listed among the top socially responsible businesses in China for 2006. Read More >

At the China Corporate Social Responsibility Forum held in December, Xu Yongguang, Standing Vice Chairman of the Council of China Youth Development Foundation, says there are five key obstacles that face individuals and corporations who plan on providing charity in China. Read More >

Seattle's City University is celebrating its tenth year in China and is thanking its partnerships with Boeing and Schneider Electric. Read More >

The KFC China First Light Foundation has launched its fourth scholarship program in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province. Read More >

Beijing Wuyutai Tea Company, a traditional tea house with a history of 119 years, has launched its "100% Green Program" in its flagship store located in Wangfujing, Beijing. Read More >

For the second year, Marriott Hongqiao Hotel in Shanghai is holding its Toys for Tots fundraiser. With a goal of collecting enough toys for children living at a nearby Chinese orphanage, the management and associates at the hotel have teamed up to raise awareness and organize the charitable contribution. Read More >

The lack of basic salary system for tour guides in Guangzhou has caused a lot of problems for travelers, as some tour guides try to supplement their salaries by bringing their travel groups to places where they can receive kickbacks. Read More >

The Zhongshan local government is providing a 2-hour free home service for more than 20 elderly people from both the eastern and western part of the city on a daily basis. Read More >

Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety has received notification from the World Health Organisation about a statement issued by the New Zealand authorities that the level of Vitamin K contained in milk and yogurt under the brand name, Anlene Phyto K, could pose health risks to those taking a blood thinning drug, Warfarin. Read More >