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, [...]

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.

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.

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.

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

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.