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The BRIDGE issue # 23 Is Out ! [CH] [en] [cn]
SwissCham China
Following the highly successful cornerstone that was the EXPO Special Edition, SwissCham proudly presents The Bridge Issue 23. The focal point of this edition is the ever increasing internet obsession of China, illustrating the vast amount of time that the Chinese spend online. Fittingly, Alan Debonneville explains how he was able to become a millionaire through online gaming, while Hung Jiin-Wei forebodes the user-friendliness of technology in the future. Additionally, learn just how troublesome the Swiss Chairlift at the Swiss Pavilion really is, why the partnership between Basel and Shanghai is flourishing and discover the unique concept behind the Swatch Art Peace Hotel.

First Chinese at Cirque Knie [CN] [cn]
01.09.10, Phoenix News
Knie is the most popular circus in Switzerland and accompanied generations of Swiss kids and adults. Knie is the pride of Swiss people, and now as well the Chinese people, all because of Chinese Acrobat Sun Linna.

Chinese Ambassador Dong Jinyi Holds a Farewell Reception [CN] [cn]
30.08.10, Embassy of the People's Republic of China
Chinese Ambassador in Switzerland Dong Jinyi held a farewell reception at the Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Bern on 28 August. More than 200 distinguished guests attended the reception.

China Seeks Supermanagers [CH] [de]
30.08.10, NZZ
Without any doubt, China's economy wants to even grow bigger. After China recently passed Japan to become the world’s second-largest economy behind the United States, China now plans to boost the State-owned entreprises by recruiting Managers.

Word Expo in Shanghai [CH] [fr]
29.08.10, Nicolas Dufour, Le Temps
The site of the Shanghai World Expo welcomes 280000 up to 500000 visitors per day, and will last till 31st October. The Expo, that is this time held in the economic center of China, shows a conquering China.

Swiss Pavilion : Between City & Countryside [CN] [cn]
27.08.10, Phoenix News
When mentioning Switzerland, people instantly think about the imposing mountains, the peacefulness of the Geneva lake and the craftfullness of Swiss watchmakers. With the Expo, those elements once again made their way to Shanghai. Entering the Shanghai Expo area, from far away, the Swiss Pavilion is already recognizable by its red outside appearance.

Happy@60: Looking at Each Other - a Photographer Exchange [CH] [en]
26.08.10, Sinoptic
In the framework of the 60th anniversary of bilateral relations between Switzerland and the People’s Republic of China, the Embassy of Switzerland in Beijing initiated a photographic project between the two countries. Chinese photographer Zhu Yinghao and Swiss photographer Petri de Pità were asked to show 60 year old Chinese and Swiss citizens under the theme of happiness.

2010 Hurun Report Sheds Light on Chinese Elite [CN] [cn]
25.08.10, Yang Xin, China Daily
The results of the 2010 Hurun Wealth Report have been published detailing the lifestyle trends of China's 75,000 millionaires – citizens with more than RMB 10million (EUR 1.1million/ USD 1.47million). The report shows that there are 1900 people with the equivalent of EUR 110billion in China, which is twice the number of people included on the 2009 Hurun Rich List.

Swiss Foreign Policies Should Take Developing Countries into Account [CH] [de]
23.08.10, NZZ
Swiss minister of foreign affairs Micheline Calmy-Rey called Swiss Diplomats to reinforce their international co-operation. Swiss Foreign affairs should take developing countries such as China and India more into account.

Design Award Switzerland and the Container at World Expo 2010 Shanghai [CH] [en]
21.08.10, Swissnex
‘Design Prize Switzerland’ that is awarded every two years will held an exhibition from 23 August to 5 September 2010 at the Swiss Pavilion. Switzerland has a longstanding tradition in industrial design, which is mostly classified as precise, functional and technically ingenious. ‘Design Prize Switzerland’, a Swiss association intended to highlight the importance of Swiss design, understands its role as that of giving uncompromising encouragement to adventurous ideas which will create new paths for the future of design.

Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Switzerland Meets Swiss Students [CN] [cn]
26.08.10, Embassy of the People's Republic of China
The Ambassador of the People's Republic of China in Switzerland held a discussion meeting with 5th grade students form Solothurn.

60th Years of Sino-Swiss Diplomatic Relations : China Guest at Culturescapes [CN] [cn]
26.08.10, Phoenix News
To mark the 60th years of Sino-Swiss deplomatic relations, the annual Swiss art festival, Culturescapes, which invites a different country to showcase its cultural activities across the country, is now busy preparing to welcome over 400 artists and academics from China next month. China's Ministry of Culture and organizers of Culturescapes announced Tuesday in Beijing that the festival would kick off on September 16.

Leuenberger Condoles Chinese Minister of Transportation [CH] [de]
25.08.10, Swiss Confederation
Federal Council Moritz Leuenberger condoled the Chinese Minister of Transportation Li Shenglin after the crash of a commercial aircraft near Yichun.

Swiss Pavilion "Design Prize Switzerland" Exhibition [CN] [cn]
25.08.10, Yang Yurong, Phoenix News
Top quality and innovative Swiss products are awarded a prize by the association "Design Prize Switzerland" every other year. These recent and outstanding works stand for Switzerland's tradition in industrial design and will be shown in the Exhibition Area of the Swiss Pavilion, from 23 August to 5 September.

More Swiss Pavilion Solar Cells Available Soon [CN] [cn]
25.08.10, Chu Jingwei, Phoenix News
The Swiss Pavilion announced yesterday that the first batch of 8000 "Sun Cells" had been already sold out. Because of the success, Swiss Pavilion announced yesterday that it plans to make another batch of about a thousand "Solar Cells" available soon.

Inauguration of the Chongzhou School Project [CH] [fr]
23.08.10, Sinoptic
The official opening of the Swiss Community Project to rebuild the Longxing Kindergarten School in Sichuan, after the devastating earthquake in May 2008 will be held on Friday, 3 September 2010, and will open its doors to the local children early September for the first semester of schooling. His Excellency Mr. Blaise Godet, Swiss Ambassador to China and distinguished guests from the Chongzhou local Government and Education Bureau will attend the event, as well as members of SwissCham China, the Steering Committee for the Swiss Community School Project and various media.

Swiss-Sino Relations Move Ahead – but Where? [CH] [en]
21.08.10, Swissinfo
Swiss President Doris Leuthard returned triumphant from China last week, together with business big wigs who accompanied her, after gaining a promise that the two nations would be embarking on a free trade agreement. With most of the world courting Chinese economic ties, some say Switzerland may have pulled a fast one over other European countries.

Sino-Swiss Economic Forum : FULL MEDIA COVERAGE [CN] [cn] [en]
19.08.10, Olgivy
Media Coverage part 1
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Commerce Minister Moves to Quell Concerns over Favoritism [CN] [en]
18.08.10, China Daily
Despite concerns about local bias in government procurement, innovation by foreign-invested companies enjoy equal policy support if at least 50 percent of a product's added industrial value comes from operations in China, said Chen Deming, Minister of Commerce. Chen made the remarks during a meeting in Beijing last Saturday with Doris Leuthard, president of the Swiss Confederation and minister of Swiss Economic Affairs, according to the Ministry's official website.

Swiss Pavilion Temporarily Closed [CN] [cn]
16.08.10, Han Xiaoni, People's Daily
The Swiss pavilion at the Shanghai Expo just celebrated his pavilion day, and many visitors worry about when the Swiss pavilion lift, one of the most successful attraction at the Expo, will reopen. Safety concerns forced the Swiss Pavilion to temporarily close the attraction.

Sino-Swiss FTA Ready to Kick Off [CN] [cn]
16.08.10, Yuan Rongjun, People's Daily
At the first Sino-Swiss Economic forum in Beijing, organised by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce in Beijing and the Swiss Embassy on the 14th August, the Sino-Swiss FTA talks already made a considerable progress. After successfully finishing the FTA feasibility study, started in 2009, the two countries agreed to start the FTA talks. Swiss President Doris Leuthard disclosed that the talks are planned to start beginning of next year.

Sino-Swiss Economic Forum Celebrates 60th Years of Sino-Swiss Diplomatic Relations [CN] [cn]
16.08.10, Zhang Yixuan, People's Daily
To celebrate the 60 years of Sino-Swiss diplomatic relations, the Swiss Chinese chamber of Commerce in Beijing, in association with the Swiss Embassy in China and the Swiss Business Hub and Cleantech Switzerland organized the first Sino-Swiss Economic Forum, dropping its curtains on 14 August 2010. Opened by Mrs. Doris Leuthard, President of the Swiss Confederation, and Mr. Chen Deming, Minister of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, the Forum was composed of an official part, an investment promotion seminar and four workshops on Machinery, Finance, Life Sciences and Cleantech, followed by a networking-cocktail. More than 350 people from the Swiss and Chinese government, as well as the business community attended the Forum.

China Becomes Switzerland's Most Important Trade Partner [CN] [cn]
16.08.10, Phoenix News
Swiss President and Head of Federal Department of Economic Affairs Doris Leuthard on visit in China said that China has already become Switzerland's most important trade partner. At present, Switzerland is represented by over 300 companies in China who have well adapted to the Chinese market. In the future, Switzerland will strengthen and consolidate its relations with China.

Chinese Leaders Receive Swiss Federal President [CH] [de]
15.08.10, Embassy of the People's Republic of China
Chinese President Hu Jintao received the Swiss President and Economics Minister Doris Leuthard on Friday afternoon in Beijing. Hu stressed that a healthy and stable bilateral relationship is consistent with the fundamental interests of both countries and that iIt would strengthen exchanges and cooperation. Switzerland has set itself, according to Leuthard, for a one-China policy and an intensification in trade cooperation. The same day, she also met with Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the Chinese National People's Congress.

Chen Deming Attends and Delivers Speech at First Sino-Swiss Economic Forum [CN] [cn]
15.08.10, People's Daily
During the opening ceremony of the Sino-Swiss Economic Forum on 14 August 2010, Chen Deming said that since the two countries established diplomatic ties 60 years ago, Sino-Swiss economic and trade relations have maintained a sound development momentum. In particular, after China's reform and opening up, the total Sino-Swiss bilateral trade increased by 27 times. Switzerland is China's important source of technology imports.The first half of this year, Sino-Swiss trade doubled over the previous year, the biggest increase among trade growth between China and the first European countries.

Swiss Pavilion "Sun Cells" Very Popular Souvenirs [CN] [cn]
15.08.10, Feng Diefan, People's Daily
Yesterday, a visitor from Gansu province was the lucky first to be able to buy a "Sun Cell", signed by the Swiss President during her recent visit at the Expo, and take it home as a souvenir.

Chinese Film Takes Top Prize at Locarno [CH] [en]
15.08.10, Swissinfo
The Golden Leopard, the grand prize at the Locarno Film Festival, is headed for China this year. It goes to the film Han Jia (Winter Vacation) by Li Hongqi. 'Winter Vacation' tells the story of four teenagers hanging out in a village in northern China. Last year, the screenplay won a prize in the festival’s Open Doors category.

China and Switzerland Agree to Start FTA Talks [CN] [en]
14.08.10, China Daily
China and Switzerland agreed to start free trade agreement (FTA) talks on Friday, as the two states celebrated their 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties. Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Swiss counterpart, Doris Leuthard, witnessed the signing of the memorandum of understanding on finishing the FTA feasibility study that was started in 2009.

Doris Leuthard Hails Swiss Innovation in China [CH] [fr]
13.08.10, Nicolas Dufour, Le Temps
Leading a Swiss economic delegation, Swiss President Doris Leuthard was Thursday at the Expo in Shanghai. Thursday, Leuthard signed an treaty with the Chongqing authorities, that has known a rapid industrial development in the past years. Wednesday, the heads of the companies will meet with the vice-mayor of Shanghai, before Leuthard will fly to Beijing and meet the People's Republic of China President Hu Jintao.

Wu Bangguo Meets President of the Swiss Confederation and Head of Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Doris Leuthard [CN] [cn]
13.08.10, Yu Zhanyi, New News
Chairman of China's National People's Congress Wu Bangguo and Swiss President, also Head of Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Doris Leuthard, met in the Great Hall of the People on 13 August in Beijing. Wu Bangguo said that the two countries' culture are very different, but both have common interests, and that the two countries priorities should be to strengthen and consolidate the relations between the two countries.

Swiss Pavilion: Interpreting the Harmony of the East with Western Eyes [CN] [cn]
13.08.10, Li Yang, People's Daily
Solar power façade, IMAX Cinema, chair lift. Which pavilion at the Expo has such attractive hi-tech elements? The answer is clearly the Swiss pavilion. Yesterday, the Swiss pavilion in Shanghai celebrated its pavilion day. This country known for its beautiful mountains, army knives and chocolate, uses for its pavilion the Chinese concept of the Ying and Yang.

Sino-Swiss Trade Increase a Delightful Surprise [CN] [en]
13.08.10, China Daily
Swiss President Doris Leuthard said on Thursday that the rise in bilateral trade between Switzerland and China is a delightful surprise, as she seeks to expand economic cooperation with China through a free trade agreement. The trade increase was a surprise as it came during the economic crisis last year, Leuthard said. In the first six months of 2010, Swiss exports to China increased more than 30 percent and Chinese exports to Switzerland increased more than 16 percent.

Two Swiss Installations in Shanghai [CH] [fr]
13.08.10, Nicolas Dufour, Le Temps
The city of Bale, Geneva and Zurich have their own pavilion in the EXPO in Shanghai. Situated on the second site of the Expo, this zone is dedicated to 'Better City - Better Life '', and the city is the main theme of the Expo. It's the first time that local collectivities could be represented as part of this event.

Negotiations soon on a bilateral Free Trade Agreement between Switzerland and China [CH] [en]
13.08.10, Swiss Confederation
President Doris Leuthard and the President of the People’s Republic of China Hu Jintao approvingly acknowledged the findings of the feasibility study for a bilateral free trade agreement in Beijing today. A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in their presence announcing that negotiations between Switzerland and China should commence in the near future.

Switzerland and China Relations are not on Stand-by [CH] [fr]
12.08.10, Swissinfo
The President of the Swiss Confederation Leuthard, called for deeper collaboration between the two countries on the occasion of the Swiss Pavilion Day at the Expo Shanghai.

Nestle CEO Visits Tianjin [CN] [en]
12.08.10, Guo Changdong, China Daily
Nestle CEO, Paul Bulcke, visited Tianjin on 10 August and met with Tianjin Mayor Huang Guoxing. The mayor described for him the development achieved in Tianjin and the current situation in the Binhai New Area.

Swiss Pavilion "Sun Cells" to be Sold as Souvenirs [CN] [de]
12.08.10, Embassy of the People's Republic of China
To emphasize environmental awareness of the people, the Swiss Pavilion decided to provide the "Sun Cells" as souvenirs. One cell is expected to cost 260 Yuan.

Switzerland Expo Special 'Yin and Yang' of Urban and Rural Life [CN] [en]
12.08.10, China Daily
Showcasing the symbiosis between urban and rural environments, the Shanghai World Expo Switzerland Pavilion was inspired by the concept of balance, as symbolized in the traditional Chinese concept of yin and yang, according to Manuel Salchli, deputy commissioner general of the exhibit. Designed by Buchner and Bruendler Architects of Basel, the site's hybrid of technology and nature illustrates a unity between the city and the countryside.

Swiss Cyclists' 12'000km Epic Trek to Shanghai [CN] [en]
12.08.10, China Daily
Beat Fey, Matthias Dudler and Graziano Gervasi finally arrived to Shanghai, and recounted their experiences at the Expo Garden outside the Swiss Pavilion on 11 August. They made a 12'000km long bicycle trip from Zurich to Shanghai which took four years to accomplish.

Diverse Messages at Shanghai Expo [CH] [de]
12.08.10, Peter A. Fischer, NZZ
Switzerland enjoys an astonishing popularity among the Chinese. Studies show that the Swiss Confederation is first of all famous for its beautiful mountains, unscathed nature, and authentic watches, and for its chocolate and rich banks. The Swiss Pavilion attracts the visitors by emphazising those stereotypes and spices them up with an emotional experience.

Huaxin-Holcim Partnership Highlights Eco-Awareness [CN] [en]
12.08.10, Yu Ran, China Daily
Swiss global building materials group Holcim and its Chinese partner Huaxin Cement are the platinum sponsors of the Swiss Pavilion at the Shanghai World Expo. The Swiss Pavilion's exciting concept is a balance between man, nature and technology. Ian Riley, managing director of Holcim China said that there will be some sessions on best practice CSR, biodiversity, alternative energies and waste management during the Expo.

Basel Affirms City Partnership with Shanghai [CH] [de]
11.08.10, Sinoptic
Councillor Hans-Peter Wessels and Shanghai vice-mayor Shen Jun signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the collaboration of the cities of Basel and Shanghai from year 2011 to 2013. With this declaration, Basel and Shanghai, two of the major centres for life sciences, continue their two and half years successful partnership.

Swiss President at the Swiss Pavilion Day in Shanghai [CH] [de]
11.08.10, Swiss Confederation
Head of the Federal Departement of Economic Affairs (EVD) and Swiss president, Doris Leuthard visited the Shanghai EXPO on the occasion of her official working visit in China. Accompanied by a economic delegation, Doris Leuthard took part in the Pavilion's National Day celebration as a guest of honor.

Swiss President Present at the Shanghai EXPO Swiss Pavilion National Day [CH] [fr]
11.08.10, Swiss Confederation
As part of her official work visti in China, Swiss president Doris Leuthard, head of the Federal Departement of Economic Affairs (EVD), accompanied by a economic delegation, participated as an honor guest in the Shanghai EXPO Swiss Pavilion National Day.

Swiss President Starts Visit to China, Calls for Switzerland-China FTA [CN] [en]
11.08.10, Global Times
Swiss President Doris Leuthard pledged to enhance Switzerland's economic ties with China Tuesday, as she started her working visit to China in the southwestern economic hub of Chongqing.

Swiss President Leuthard Calls for FTA with China [CH] [de]
10.08.10, NZZ
Swiss President Doris Leuthard pledged to enhance Switzerland's economic ties with China on Tuesday and voiced her hope for a free trade agreement between the two countries. She started her working visit to China in the southwestern economic hub of Chongqing.

Doris Leuthard Starts Her Chinese Journey [CH] [fr]
10.08.10, Christian Raaflaub, swissinfo
In the prospect of signing a free trade agreement with China, Swiss President Doris Leuthard started her visit in the metropole Chongqing, accompanied by an important business delegation.

Swiss President Starts Visit to China, Calls for FTA [CN] [en]
10.08.10, China Daily
Doris Leuthard, president of the Swiss Confederation and head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, voiced her hope for a free trade agreement between Switzerland and China at an economic forum. She also witnessed the signing of an economic and trade cooperation agreement between Switzerland and Chongqing during this forum.

Swiss President Starts Visit to China, Calls for Switzerland-China FTA [CN] [en]
10.08.10, People's Daily
Swiss President Doris Leuthard pledged to enhance Switzerland's economic ties with China Tuesday, as she started her working visit to China in the southwestern economic hub of Chongqing.

Swiss President Starts Visit to China, Calls for FTA [CN] [en]
10.08.10, China Daily
Swiss President Doris Leuthard pledged to enhance Switzerland's economic ties with China Tuesday, as she started her working visit to China in the southwestern economic hub of Chongqing.

Swiss Company Hantec Donates to Gansu for Landslide Relief [CN] [cn]
9.08.10, Embassy of the People's Republic of China
Hantec Group has donated 10000 swiss francs to Zhouqu county in the northwestern Gansu Province, after the county was devastated by rain-triggered mudslides early Sunday, 8 August.

Jia Zhangke Given Lifetime Honor at Swiss Film Fest [CN] [en]
6.08.10, China Daily
Chinese filmmaker Jia Zhangke has received a lifetime achievement honor from the Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland. The 40-year-old director accepted the Leopard of Honor in Locarno on Thursday, 5 August.

New Swiss Consul General in Hong Kong [CH] [fr]
6.08.10, Swiss Confederation
Rita Hämmerli-Weschke was appointed new Consul General in Hong Kong. She succeeds to Consul General Hans Jakob Roth and is expected to take up her appointment at the end of August 2010. Hans Jakob Roth will serve at the diplomatic services in the DFAE in Bern.

President Doris Leuthard to Head Economic Mission to China [CH] [en]
5.08.10, Swiss Confederation
President Doris Leuthard will pay an official visit to China from 10 to 14 August 2010, accompanied by a high-ranking business delegation. The main aims of the mission are to hold official talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao and a meeting with the Chairman of China's National People's Congress, Wu Bangguo. Further meetings at government level are planned in order to strengthen and consolidate relations between the two countries and improve access to the Chinese market for Swiss products and investments. Talks will focus on the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the joint feasibility study with a view to a free trade agreement between Switzerland and China.

Swiss Embassy in China Visits the China New Energy Chamber of Commerce [CN] [cn]
4.08.10, Jin Xin, China New Energy Chamber of Commerce
Deputy general secretary Shi Limin, head of international affairs office Wang Xianghong, and events manager Jin Xin met with Claudio Mazzucchelli, head of the Swiss Business Hub in Beijing and investement promotion official Wang Xiaoyan on August 3rd in Beijing. The discussion involved renewable energies and the economic co-operation between China and Switzerland.

Chinese Ambassador Dong Jinyi Visits Provins Winery in Valais [CN] [cn]
4.08.10, Embassy of the People's Republic of China
On invitation of Provins Winery Valais, Chinese ambassador Dong Jinyi and his spouse visited the Winery situated in Sion. Provins Winery has already established his wines in China, with sale networks in Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou among other cities.

Swiss Pavilion Day will Feature Shanghai Born Huang Mengla [CN] [cn]
4.08.10, Han Xiaoni, Phoenix News
The Swiss Pavilion celebrates its National Pavilion Day on 12 August! Under the banner of the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Sino-Swiss diplomatic relationships. The official reception wil be attended by the President of Switzerland Doris Leuthard on visit to China, followed by a cultural program in honour of Switzerland organized by the Expo. The Basel Symphony Orchestra (Sinfonieorchester Basel) will hold a concert, joined by one of the world's most renowned conductors, Mario Venzago and Shanghai born violinist Mengla Huang.

Switzerland Celebrates National Day [CN] [cn]
2.08.10, Phoenix News
Collection of pictures : 1st August Swiss National Day

1st of Celebrations with Positive Stock-Taking of the First Half of the Swiss Pavilion’s Exhibition Time in Shanghai [CH] [en]
1.08.10, Swiss Confederation
Today, the Swiss Pavilion, which is organised by Presence Switzerland within the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA), and the Swiss Club Shanghai together celebrated the First of August at the World Exhibition. With the first half of Switzerland’s presence in Shanghai now behind us, the FDFA takes a positive view of it.

1st of August Cheerings in Shanghai [CH] [de]
1.08.10, Peter A. Fischer, NZZ
The Swiss Pavilion has celebrated Switzerland’s National Day on 1st of August in Shanghai with a folkloric ceremony in the presence of the FDFA’s Secretary General, Roberto Balzaretti, and numerous guests from the Swiss Club Shanghai. Musical entertainment was provided in the form of performances by the Wiesenberg Yodelling Club and the Engadina Alphorn Ensemble.

Pavilions Plan "Water Searching" Event [CN] [en]
1.08.10, China Daily
Hangzhou Pavilion at UBPA launched the event "water searching tour" with another five water-related-theme pavilions on July 30, including the Geneva-Zurich-Basel Pavilion.The six pavilions encourage kids and teenagers to know about water.

Swiss People Around the World Celebrate Swiss National Day [CN] [cn]
1.08.10, Yang Jingde, Phoenix News
Around the world, Swiss people celebrated their first of August National day. The National Day is traditionaly celebrated with paper lantern parades, bonfires, hanging strings of Swiss flags and fireworks. A speech delivered by Swiss President Doris Leuthard was broadcast during the celebrations as part of the ceremonies.

Swiss Pavilion [CN] [cn]
30.07.10, Phoenix News
Switzerland is present in Shanghai with a Pavilion on the EXPO sub-theme “rural-urban interaction”. Switzerland Pavilion best shows the characteristics of modern Switzerland, including the pursuit of excellence, innovation and high-quality life, as well as concepts of future facing, forward looking and sustainable development.

The Embassy of the People's Republic of China in Switzerland Holds Reception in Honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army [CN] [cn]
30.07.10, Embassy of the People's Republic of China
Chinese military official, Wu Wenge, held a reception in the Chinese Ambassy in Bern, to celebrate the 83 Years of the foundation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army. Chinese ambassador Dong Jinyi and his spouse, as well as Chinese diplomats attended the reception. Also invited were guests from the Swiss Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Swiss Ministry of Defense, and representatives of the Swiss Army.

Basel Symphony [CN] [en]
30.07.10, China Daily
The Basel Symphony Orchestra (Sinfonieorchester Basel) will hold a concert in celebration of the 60th anniversary of Sino-Swiss diplomatic relationships. Joined by one of the world's most renowned conductors, Mario Venzago, and violinist Mengla Huang, Chinese audiences can look forward to an exceptional experience.

H.E. Ambassador Blaise Godet Introduces Switzerland [CN] [cn]
28.07.10, Tao Yunxi, Phoenix News
As part of the Swiss cultural week, Swiss Ambassador Blaise Godet received reporters from Chinese media at the Swiss Embassy, where he had the pleasure to introduce Switzerland to China.

Foreign Brands Cash in on Expo [CN] [en]
27.07.10, He Wei, China Daily
International brands are cashing in on Expo 2010 Shanghai by launching new limited edition products and developing their customer bases in the city, as well as across China.

China will Open Wider to Foreign Business [CN] [en]
26.07.10, China Daily
European and US business groups have complained in particular about the unpredictability of Chinese regulation, favoritism toward local rivals in areas such as government procurement and poor protection of intellectual property rights. Worries that China is throwing up obstacles to foreign business are misplaced, Commerce Minister Chen Deming said in an article published on Monday.

Top Lawmaker Urges Co-op with World's Legislatures [CN] [en]
21.07.10, China Daily
Wu Bangguo, China's top legislator, said Tuesday that China is willing to enhance negotiations and coordination with international and regional legislative bodies. Wu, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), made the remarks while addressing a breakfast meeting for some countries' delegates attending the Third World Conference of Speakers of Parliament in Geneva. On the sidelines of the conference, Wu also met with Klaus Schwab, executive chairman of the World Economic Forum, on Monday and discussed the upcoming Summer Davos Forum in China. Wu left for Beijing on Tuesday after concluding his official goodwill visit to Switzerland and attending the Third World Conference of Speakers of Parliament. Switzerland was the third leg of Wu's three-nation tour.

Swiss Embassy Receives Chinese High School Students [CN] [cn]
20.07.10, Phoenix News
As part of the Swiss cultural week, Swiss ambassador Blaise Godet received in the Swiss Embassy, 30 students from the Lu He High School, and reporters from the China Youth Daily and the High School Journal. The questions ranged from how to better merge city and countryside to the topic of studying abroad in Switzerland.

Wu Bangguo Meets Swiss President Leuthard [CN] [cn]
19.07.10, Cai Jingbiao, Phoenix News
In a friendly visit to Switzerland, Wu Bangguo, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC) met with Doris Leuthard in Zurich on the 18th. Among the topics discussed were the developement of the trade agreements between the two countries as well as international actualities.

Wu Bangguo Meets Federal President [CH] [de]
19.07.10, Embassy of the People's Republic of China
Chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), Wu Bangguo, held talks with Swiss Federal President Doris Leuthard on Sunday, in Zurich. Wu Bangguo stated that China will further develop his bilateral ties with Switzerland.

Switzerland and China Move Closer to Free Trade Talks [CH] [en]
19.07.10, Marcus Berry, Swisster
Swiss President Doris Leuthard and Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the National People’s Congress of the People’s Republic of China, speak about the further expansion of bilateral relations. Afterwards Bern is confident that a feasibility study on the launch of free-trade negotiations is advancing. Discussions between both parties in Zurich on Sunday touch on potential areas for development, but not the thorny topic of human rights.

China and Switzerland Agree to Expand Bilateral Cooperation [CN] [en]
19.07.10, China Daily
Top Chinese legislator Wu Bangguo and Doris Leuthard, president of the Swiss Confederation, held talks on Sunday and agreed to expand their bilateral cooperation. The Chinese and Swiss economies are highly complementary and have large potential in economic cooperation, said Wu. China expects to make joint efforts with Switzerland to strengthen cooperation in such areas as financial service, environmental protection, green economy and low-carbon technology while deepening cooperation in traditional fields.