Chinese officials on economy

Zhou Xiaochuan, governor of the People's Bank of China, answers a question from  journalists during a press conference on economic and social development and  macroeconomic regulation held by the First Session of the 11th National People's  Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the  People in Beijing, capital of China, March 6, 2008. (Xinhua Photo)

Top bank official: stronger yuan not major inflation control means

BEIJING, March 5 (Xinhua) -- A faster appreciation of Chinese yuan may help control inflation, but cannot become the major means of curbing inflation, said China's top bank official.  Full Story

Mainland willing to facilitate cross-Straits currency exchange

BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- The Chinese mainland is willing to provide more convenience in currency exchange for people on both sides of the Taiwan Straits, central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan said Thursday.  Full Story

China continues to lift restrictions on citizens´ overseas investment

BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- China will stick to the policy of facilitating Chinese citizens' overseas investment, said an official here on Thursday.  Full Story

Central bank governor voices room for China´s interest rate increase

BEIJING, March 6 (Xinhua) -- China's central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan said Thursday there is room for interest rate increase, but domestic and international factors need to be considered before an adjustment.  Full Story

Editor:Zhang Pengfei