The Chinese provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang have joined with Shanghai to reach a consensus on building up a joint mechanism for forecasting air quality during the World Expo 2010.

Wintek Suzhou, an affiliate of Wintek Corporation and a major supplier of components for Apple's iPhone and iPod Touch, has been exposed by China Central Television for hazardous work conditions and disputes about employee welfare.

Jiangsu province has issued a circular which states that 44 construction companies will be blacklisted from the Jiangsu market due to their delaying payment of workers' salaries.

China's Ministry of Education is piloting an initiative known as the Blue Fire Program in Changshu, Jiangsu province.

Fuji Xerox Eco-Manufacturing (Suzhou) has been granted quality and environmental certification for its integrated recycling system in China.

GE Aviation, has announced the opening of its new systems manufacturing facility in Suzhou, China.

Marriott hotels in Shanghai, Suzhou, Ninbo, Wuxi and Wuhan joined forces with Bank of China's Great Wall Card to host a charity golf day at Binhai Golf 2008, in support of Safe Kids China. The director of Safe Kids China, Monica Cui, received a check for CNY200,000 from representatives of the Marriott family of hotels.