China's Ministry of Commerce has drafted a rule on the use of paid plastic bags and is soliciting suggestions for the rule across the country. As part of the rule, the Ministry of Commerce will punish supermarkets and shopping malls that provide free plastic bags to consumers after this rule is enacted on June 1, 2008. Read More >

Wrigley China and Beijing Duoqi Enterprise Management and Consultant Company have been together sued by a former Chinese employee who claims he was fired by the company for carrying the Hepatitis B virus. Read More >

In 2008, the Peninsula Hong Kong celebrates its 80th anniversary, and while the actual anniversary falls on December 11, 2008, the hotel is celebrating all year with events and promotions. Read More >

The United Nations Development Programme and Total (China) Investment Co., Ltd have signed an agreement to recruit and support four Chinese national United Nations Volunteers to provide targeted technical assistance and outreach capacity support for local civil society organizations and projects supporting people living with HIV and other highly vulnerable groups.

China Direct has launched  CDI Metal Recycling Company, a new venture to recycle aluminum powder. Read More >

ESS has opened its Beijing software office to expand its health, safety, and environment services in the Middle Kingdom. Read More >

News from Guangdong Meteorology Department is that Guangdong Provincial Government has upgraded Guangdong Meteorological Catastrophe Emergency Measure and formally released it to the local governments at various levels within the province. Read More >

Crowne Plaza Fudan Shanghai has been recently recognized as a Silver Leaf Grade "China Green Hotel" by China Tourist Hotel Star-Rating Committee. Christophe Lajus, the general manager of the hotel, poses with hotel staff to celebrate the important moment.

Royal Philips Electronics and Ascent Profit, a Chinese medical equipment wholesaler, have signed a EUR25 million contract to bring digital radiography systems to China to enable hospitals across the country to benefit from advanced imaging capabilities. Read More >

The Pan Asia Technical Automotive Center Airbag Lab has opened in Shanghai as a 50-50 joint venture between General Motors and Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation. Read More >

Xunlei.com, a downloading service provider in China, has begun to partner with China's mainstream online content providers such as bbvod.net, jeboo.com, 51tv.net and vale.com.cn in an effort to provide legitimate online content. Read More >

Ericsson and United Nations Development Programme have signed an agreement to explore ways for mobile telephony and networks to improve access to health, government, education and financial services in rural China. Read More >

Lenovo has launched the first of three online auctions taking place in the United States as part of its global online Olympic philanthropic auction counting down to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Read More >

The Citi Foundation has announced a three-year US$11.2 million international grant program, in partnership with the SEEP Network to advance the integration of microfinance into the mainstream economies of developing countries, including China. Read More >

During the China Development Forum in Beijing, DuPont Chairman and CEO Chad Holliday said China has an opportunity to grow in pursuit of environmental sustainability. Read More >