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Beijing will build or renovate more than 40 garbage disposal plants by 2015 to meet the growing amount of waste generated in the capital, authorities said yesterday.

China's industrial sector showed signs of recovery in the first half of this year as the government economic stimulus started to take effect.

In line with the recent drop in international crude oil prices, China may consider cutting its retail fuel prices at the end of this month, said industry insiders.

In order to ensure a high employment rate and deliver a satisfactory work report during the financial crisis, some Chinese universities have been faking work contracts or employment agreement for graduates.

On June 23, the Obama administration filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization (WTO) against China, alleging that China is restricting the exports of nine raw materials important to US manufacturing.

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Cutting off criminal channels

The China Advertising Association publicly condemned 58 illegal infomercials on Sept 25 after an investigation by the State Administration of Industry and Commerce.

Fired up about trash crisis

B-School fees skyrocket

Black-money tricksters caught in Beijing

Entrapment driver wants money back

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Newsmaker

Li hikes stake in holding firm

Cheung Kong (Holdings) Ltd Chairman Li Ka-shing is buying more shares in the property developer, the worst-performing stock this year among Hong Kong's five biggest real-estate companies.

Student entrepreneurs get support amid bleak job market

Stars shine brighter with EMBA

GSK may shift some Relenza manufacturing to mainland

Consulting firms eye China's IPO chances

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