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Category: Ningbo Business
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Published: Tuesday, 10 April 2012 09:48
After 12 consecutive months of negative growth in imports and exports to Libya, Ningbo saw an export volume of $ 4,992,500 this February, according to statistics released by Ningbo Customs. This represents Ningbo enterprises has taken time to watch the Libyan post-war reconstruction. The post-war reconstruction in Libya boosts the domestic demand, which is undoubtedly good news for Ningbo enterprises.
Last October, Ningbo Jide Electrical Appliance Co., Ltd. began to resume their export business in Libya, and saw a rapid increase in export volume. The company exported 1,314 and 1,688 washing machines to Libya respectively in this January and "one manager in the company said.
Most of the Ningbo-made products exported to Libya are air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, water heaters and other home appliances products. Although orders from Libya are on the rise, most companies remain cautiously optimistic on the Libyan market.
Take the Ningbo AUX Group as an example. They adopted a series of preventive measures before they recover their export business to Libya. "In order to maximize our risks, we request our Libya customers to clear the payment before shipments. We don't accept the letter of credit and T / T payment in advance." said Hu Lipeng, who is in charge of North Africa Business in AUX. She added that they would have their cargo fully insured as soon as Libya starts the export credit insurance service.
Recently, the Ministry of Commerce, the China International Contractors Association and the China State Construction Engineering Corporation has sent a delegate to look into the post-war reconstruction in Libya. The Liberia authorities expressed their welcome to Chinese enterprises' returning to the Libyan market and their participation in post-war reconstruction.
Experts say, currently there are two potential risks in the Libyan market, namely, the unstable Libyan currency exchange rate, and the tribal conflict, which might threatens the security.
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Category: Charity Ningbo
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Published: Tuesday, 10 April 2012 09:47
April 2 marks the fifth annual World Autism Awareness Day. A volunteer activity to publicize and call for more love and understanding for autism group was launched in Tianyi Square yesterday. The program was sponsored by Ningbo Daily, Volunteer Branch of Ningbo Charity Federation(NBCF) and a parents volunteer organization.
During the activity, more than 60 volunteers distributed brochures to the public, handed out blue ribbons which symbolize autism awareness, and collected the public signatures. Their action aims to raise public attention and help to the special group.
Autism, different from schizophrenia or depression, is generally diagnosed at around the age of 3. It is a condition which can affect language development and the ability to relate to others.
Although the cause of autism remains a mystery, it is proved to have nothing to do with the children’s raring methods. The rehabilitation of autism largely depends on early intervention, supplemented by drug therapy. At present, there are no effective drugs or treatment to autism. Early diagnosis and intervention is essential, especially to children aged 0 to 6-year-old.
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Category: Ningbo News
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Published: Tuesday, 10 April 2012 09:46
On Monday, Li Shouwei, Deputy Director of Criminal Law branch of the Standing Committee of National People's Congress, gave a lecture on the interpretation of the newly amended Criminal Procedure Law. More than 420 listeners, including lawyers, judges, and university professors were present.
To start his lecture, Li explained the meaning of the word "lawyer", suggesting it does not limited to the profession of attorney. It actually refers to any legal workers, including the prosecutors, lawyers, university professors, scholars and experts. He went on to explain the background and necessity to modify the Criminal Procedure law. He also analyzed the new rules in the revised law and issues worth noticing in the enforcement effort.