Commentary: Suu Kyi’s China debut underscores common wish for better ties

Commentary: Suu Kyi’s China debut underscores common wish for better ties

Stockholm, June 10 (Xinhua) — Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi is set to start her first visit to China on Wednesday.

In the past few days since the Communist Party of China (CPC) announced Suu Kyi’s acceptance of an invitation to visit China, there has been some excitement among observers of China-Myanmar relations, and it is believed the debut trip underscores a common wish of the two nations to improve ties.

As is known to many, the CPC communicates not only with foreign political parties that adopt the same ideology, but also those with a different political vision.

The invitation extended to Suu Kyi is a proof that the CPC stands ready to engage with any political parties as long as they are willing to promote the sound development of relations with China.

Since 2010, the China-Myanmar relations have witnessed some disturbances, with several key cooperation projects, including a water dam and a copper mine, being brought to a standstill.

The two countries have made progress in addressing these undesired events and both sides have the will to keep things going that way. After all, neither side wants to ditch the friendship that has been there for decades in the face of a few challenges.

As an important politician in Myanmar, Suu Kyi must have a very thorough understanding of the special bond between the two countries, as shown by the famous comparison she drew: not like married couples who could always get a divorce if they do not get along, nothing can be done to change the fact that China and Myanmar are each other’s neighbor.

In its dealings with neighboring countries, China, as a regional economic powerhouse and vital facilitator for development, has adhered to the principles of mutual benefits and win-win cooperation.

China welcomes anyone with friendly intentions and it bears no grudge for past unpleasantness.

It is hoped the upcoming visit by Suu Kyi will enhance mutual understanding and promote cooperation and friendly relations between China and Myanmar.

There is also a reminder: China has no intention to interfere in Myanmar’s internal affairs, but is determined to protect its citizens from being caught in a war launched from the other side of the border.

Myanmar has to honor its commitment to safeguarding security and stability on the China-Myanmar border and do the utmost to avoid incidents such as stray bombs on Chinese soil. Enditem

 

China approves new infrastructure projects

Stockholm, June 10 (Greenpost) — China’s top economic planner announced Wednesday it has approved feasibility reports on seven new infrastructure projects, a sign of quickened fiscal spending to spur slowing growth.

The projects, including railways and airports, have combined investment of over 120 billion yuan (19.7 billion U.S. dollars), according to the website of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).

The four airport projects are in the provinces of Hainan, Heilongjiang, and Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. One railway project is planned in Guangxi Autonomous Region, and another will link Shangqiu-Hefei-Hangzhou.

The NDRC also approved an experiment base for China Academy of Civil Aviation Science and Technology Center for Aviation Safety Technology.

The projects will be funded by the central budget, local fiscal funds, and bank loans, according to the NDRC.

The government is looking to boost infrastructure investment to support faltering growth.

Earlier this year, railway construction was upgraded, including the raising of planned fixed-asset investment to 800 billion yuan, putting 7,000 km of new railways into operation and kicking off 64 new railway projects.

Economic growth slowed to 7 percent in the first quarter this year, down from 7.3 percent the previous quarter, fuelling speculation that further policy easing measures are on the horizon. Enditem

Source Xinhua

China releases draft environment tax law

China releases draft environment tax law

Stockholm, June 10 (Greenpost) — The State Council, China’s cabinet, on Tuesday released a draft law on environment tax for public opinion, which proposes levying tax on air- and water- borne pollutants, solid waste and noise.

The draft law was drawn up by the Finance Ministry, State Administration of Taxation and Ministry of Environmental Protection in a bid to promote an “energy saving, and environmentally friendly” industrial system, according to the Legislative Affairs Office of the State Council.

The draft law was submitted for review by the State Council last November and will be tabled at the top legislature should it be approved by the State Council. Enditem

Source Xinhua

China Inner Mongolia sets light rare-earth ore mining quota at 59,500t in 2015

China Inner Mongolia sets light rare-earth ore mining quota at 59,500t in 2015

Stockholm, June 10 (Greenpost) — North China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region set mining quota of light rare earth ores in 2015 at 59,500 metric tons (tonnes), according to local department of land and resources on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Inner Mongolia set the tungsten concentrate mining quota at 1,500 tonnes this year.

Earlier, China has set mining quota of rare earth ores in 2015 at 105,000 tonnes, unchanged from that in 2014, according to the Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR).

Of 105,000 tonnes of rare earth mining quota, the quota of medium-to-heavy rare-earth minerals amounted to 17,900 tonnes, while that of light rare-earth minerals stood at 87,100 tonnes, said the ministry.

The tungsten concentrate mining quota in the country was set at 91,300 tonnes in 2015, according to the ministry. (Edited by Hu Pingchao, hupingchao@xinhua.org)

Source Xinhua

China launches “Belt and Road” mining industry development fund

China launches “Belt and Road” mining industry development fund

Stockholm, June 10 (Greenpost) – China launched the first private equity fund for “Belt and Road” mineral resources and related industries in Beijing on Tuesday.

The “Belt and Road” mining industry development fund targets to raise 10 billion yuan before the end of this year.

The raised fund would be invested in quality mineral resource, infrastructures and related industrial chain projects in countries along the Silk Road economic belt, each with investment of no more than 200 million yuan. (Edited by Li Xiaohui, lixh@xinhua.org)

Source Xinhua

RMB23 bln invested in China’s shale gas E&P in 2009-2014

RMB23 bln invested in China’s shale gas E&P in 2009-2014

Stockholm, June 10 (Greenpost) – China had registered 23 billion yuan of accumulated investment in shale gas exploration and development between 2009 and 2014, according to the latest report by China Geological Survey with the Ministry of Land and Resources (MLR).

China had 54 shale gas blocks with a total area of 170,000 square km, and 780 shale gas wells had been drilled by the end of 2014, according to the report.

Shale gas developers reported near 500 billion cubic meters of shale gas geological reserves by the end of 2014, including 106.75 billion cubic meters of proven geological shale gas reserves by Sinopec Corporation.

By end-2014, China had 3.2 billion cubic meters of shale gas production capacity with accumulated shale gas output at 1.5 billion cubic meters and 1.3 billion cubic meters of shale gas output in 2014.

In 2015, the MLR would spend 680 million yuan in shale gas survey to guarantee realizing shale gas output targets. China aims to produce 6.5 billion cubic meters and 30 billion cubic meters of shale gas in 2015 and 2020, respectively.

In 2015-2020, China Geological Survey would execute a plan of conducting geological surveys on onshore energy and minerals and carry out a geological survey of shale gas in south China.

China Geological Survey plans to locate 80-100 prospective areas of shale gas and put 100-120 shale favourable gas areas as target regions for shale gas developers. (Edited by Liu Yanan, liuyn@xinhua.org)

 

Source Xinhua

北大光华管理学院高级经理班在瑞典接受培训

北欧绿色邮报报道(记者陈雪霏)——北大光华管理学院高级经理班日前在瑞典接受培训。17日,斯德哥尔摩投资招商局CEO乌勒. 泽塔贝尔(Olle Zetterberg)在市中心的王后大街33号接待了北大光华管理学院高级经理班的40名学员和老师并组织了互动交流。

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他说,斯德哥尔摩投资招商局是隶属于斯德哥尔摩市政府的国有企业,主要负责招商引资。斯德哥尔摩近年来经济发展十分迅速,它不仅是第一个欧洲绿色首都,而且是第一个ICT智能交通系统齐全的首都。瑞典的爱立信是世界最大电信企业之一,同时,它的竞争对手中国的华为就在斜对面。

斯德哥尔摩不仅在绿色清洁技术方面领先,而且在生物制药,生命科学方面领先。卡罗林斯卡医学院就是生命科学研究的载体。由于瑞典是一个创新的国度,因此她的游戏产业也发展迅猛。音乐和网络也非常发达。

本次访问采用瑞典的开门接待的形式,即准备些简单食品,人们可以边吃边聊,也可以迟到早退,实际上是商贸洽谈的性质,因为主办单位也请了大约相同数量的瑞典的华人华侨专业人士,企业家,瑞典公司经理们洽谈业务,建立联系。

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中国驻瑞典大使馆商务处李光军参赞出席招待会并发表讲话。

他说:瑞典是第一个同中国建立外交关系的西方国家,今年是中瑞建交65周年。

两国政治经贸关系一直都非常好。瑞典一直是中国在北欧的最大贸易伙伴,中国是瑞典在亚洲的第一大贸易伙伴。去年,双边贸易额达到140亿美元,尽管绝对值不大,但作为瑞典只有近一千万人口的国家,这是不简单的。双边投资累计达将近60亿。近几年来由于吉利收购沃尔沃,中国对瑞投资增长很快。吉利是在瑞典投资最大的中国企业。除了收购沃尔沃汽车以外,这两年,吉利在沃尔沃汽车公司还利用这个平台,建立了欧洲汽车研发中心,投资近10亿人民币。在这儿还有,五矿,华为,国航,新近的是中国银行,希望企业家们能尽快找到自己的投资方向。

李参赞说,瑞典的工业基础雄厚,门类齐全。在瑞典,应该说创新是它的动力。无论是在传统的制造业,还是在新兴产业各个领域在全球都是很有竞争力的。在当前国内“一带一路”,还有“中国制造2025”发展战略的背景下,中瑞双方在一些产能合作,高科技领域,尤其是节能环保方面合作前景广阔,我们希望国内更多企业能够走进瑞典投资,尤其是要与中小高科技企业合作,带动国内产业转型升级。

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北大光华管理学院高级经理培训班领队EMBA学位项目中心执行主任江明华教授在接受北欧绿色邮报记者采访时说:这是北大光华管理学院与斯德哥尔摩大学商学院合作,围绕创新主题进行的短期课程,除了课堂以外,还有参观访问,例如参观爱立信,沃尔沃和创新局,了解创新的政策和实践,深度了解瑞典在创新方面的实践。

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斯德哥尔摩大学商学院房晓辉教授说,这是第三次他的学校和北大光华合作。希望通过细节把瑞典的创新体现出来。

“对比中美和中瑞之间的商业文化氛围,中国和美国似乎更相似,但是,到瑞典来更适合目前的转型升级和未来中国的发展。瑞典可以给我们带来新的视角。“

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一名出生于马来西亚但在北京开公司的学员说,他尽管才来两天,就发现瑞典是一个立足瑞典但放眼全球的国家。

招待会期间,斯德哥尔摩商业区宣传片以变魔术的方式讲述了斯德哥尔摩的状况。一个男子,手拿扑克牌,所有的数字都用扑克牌来简单讲解,例如第一,就是尖儿♠️ ,讲到斯德哥尔摩的纯净水,他居然能魔术般地变出一小杯水,然后喝掉。翻来覆去就是用扑克牌把个斯德哥尔摩介绍的清清楚楚,在绿色环保,IT,生物制药,制造业等各个领域,包括音乐都非常好。

本次访问采用瑞典的开门接待的形式,即准备些简单食品,人们可以边吃边聊,也可以迟到早退,实际上是商贸洽谈的性质,因为主办单位也请了大约相同数量的瑞典的华人华侨专业人士,企业家,瑞典公司经理们洽谈业务,建立联系。

据介绍,培训班还要到北部的木拉地区去看看瑞典的新农村,参观瑞典的名片达拉木马的生产。

图/文 陈雪霏