China lodges strong protest to France over Dalai Lama meeting

December 08, 2008

Top Story: China lodges strong protest to France over Dalai Lama meeting China kicks off key economic conference Chinese official: Scientific development can help offset economic downturn Beijing-Shanghai high-speed railroad, world\'s longest, nears completion Shanghai opens first library for foreign residents S China city cuts unemployment insurance premium for enterprises amid financial crisis Policymakers to set tone for next year\'s economic work China to issue 23.8 bln yuan in treasury bonds at 2.71% China\'s Eximbank grants loans to support carmaker Chery\'s expansion China fastener makers weigh price controls to avoid EU dumping duties Official: China to build 1st inland nuclear plant in Hubei