Housing: Qi Ji, minister of Housing and Urban-Rural Development

» The central government will invest 33 billion yuan into the construction of low-rent housing, said Qi.

» China will also allow local governments to issue bonds to supplement the capital for building low-income housing.

Metal: Chen Yunxian, Mayor of Foshan City

» Chen urged the congress to increase export rebates for some metal products and aluminum alloys.

» Metal exporters are squeezed by declining exports, he said.

Transportation: Yu Rumin, the Port of Tianjin

» The Port of Tianjin will invest 12.8 billion yuan into infrastructure, said Yu Rumin.

» The money will be used to expand docks and to build a modern port facility.

» An industrial investment fund worth of 5 billion yuan will be set up for property development around the port.

Full article in Chinese: http://www.caijing.com.cn/2009-03-10/110117208.html

Transportation: Wu Qiang, Shanghai Railway Bureau Chief

» Shanghai Railway bureau will invest 60 billion yuan in 2009, said Wu Qiang.

» This investment represents one-sixth of the national investment into railways.

» Key projects include inter-city railway construction and station renovations.

Full article in Chinese: http://www.caijing.com.cn/2009-03-10/110116997.html

Personal Bankruptcy: Shi Ying, Professor at Liaoning University

» China needs a personal bankruptcy law, said Shi.

» The Sichuan earthquake on May 12 last year ruined many families, and yet they still have to pay back debts such as mortgages on collapsed homes.

Full article in Chinese: http://www.caijing.com.cn/2009-03-11/110117606.html

Witness Protection: Zhao Linzhong, Businessman

» Witnesses often become the target of revenge because there are no legal procedures to protect their rights and interests, said Zhao.

» He said: “To set up witness protection program will encourage witnesses to provide evidences and will discourage criminals.”

Full article in Chinese: http://www.caijing.com.cn/2009-03-11/110117580.html