1. Chinese premier, EU's Barroso discuss climate change over phone
The upcoming UN climate change conference in
"Emphasis should be put on making clear and detailed arrangements for mitigation, adaptation, technology transfer and financing," he added.
"The key to success at the conference is to uphold the UNFCCC, the Kyoto Protocol, the principle of 'common but differentiated responsibilities' and the authorization of the Bali Road Map," he said.
President Hu Jintao had made clear China's position and specific measures at the UN climate change summit in September, he said.
The premier specified six aspects
Work also needs to be done in improving legislation on dealing with climate change and boosting international exchanges and cooperation, Wen said.
In the telephone conversation, Barroso briefed Wen on the EU's position and proposals on climate change.
Barroso said the EU appreciates
The EU hopes to enhance coordination and cooperation with
Source: Xinhua (www.chinaview.cn)
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2. China's GDP growth accelerates to 8.9% in Q3, with the recovery trend "consolidated"
A statement was issued earlier on Oct 21 after an executive meeting of the State Council, or the Cabinet.
The country's quarterly economic growth picked up speed in the first three quarters of this year and the contribution of domestic demand to economic growth was enhanced. The country was actively promoting industrial restructuring as well as energy conservation and emission reduction, and had done well in optimizing demand structure, improving people's livelihood and boosting urban employment, according to the statement.
A key point of China's macro-regulation in the coming months this year would be to balance the tasks of ensuring a stable and relatively fast economic growth, adjusting economic structure and regulating inflation prospects. The country would continue the proactive fiscal policy and moderately easy monetary policy, and maintain continuity and stability in its macroeconomic policy. The statement said the country's economic and social development was in a critical period of stabilization and moving upward. The government should take into full consideration of all kinds of difficulties and make ample preparations for all possible challenges, it said.
According to a report issued by China Construction Bank (CCB) on Nov 3,
The report said
As the economy rebounded, both investor and consumer confidence would rise in the fourth quarter, which would further strengthen the economic recovery.
Source: Xinhua (www.chinaview.cn)