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Gauging the Business Climate

On 30th May, 2013, the European Chamber of Commerce in China released its annual Business Confidence Survey.

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Biological Solutions for Improved Food Safety and Food Security

One of the biggest challenges facing the Chinese Government is maintaining a safe and secure food supply for its ever-expanding population.

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How Animal Feed Affects Our Food

The feed consumed by livestock ultimately has a profound effect on the food that ends up on our tables, whether it is meat, eggs, milk or other dairy products.

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Goodbye Blue Sky

Air pollution is nothing new to people living in China, but the recent extreme conditions witnessed across the eastern provinces placed the issue under the scrutiny of international media

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Managing Water for More Desirable Cities

A decent sewer system is one of the most important infrastructure elements of a city without which civilised, healthy living and protection from flooding is just not possible.

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China’s Water Quality

The issue of water quality in China was highlighted in the media after the contamination of the water supply in Handan, Hebei province in January. It made headlines for two principle reasons

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The solar cells case: The elephant in the room

In September 2012, the European Commission launched an antidumping investigation into the import of Chinese solar panels and key components.

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Out of This World

November 7th 2012, saw the GNSS.asia consortium reconvene in Beijing to discuss EU-China cooperation on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) initiatives.