Chinese Links

Periodicals and News

Sinosphere -- http://www.chinaenvironment.net/sino/index.html -- journal of the Professional Association for China's Environment, research papers and news, full text available on line

Chinese Environmental News from SEPA - http://www.zhb.gov.cn/english/ -- listing of recent news, very current information

China Environment Daily -- http://www.cenews.com.cn/english/ -- focuses on China's environmental protection laws and regulations, environment development, information on science, technology, environmental protection industries, and the major environment events around the word.

China Environment -- http://www.chinaenvironment.com -- Chinese and English. A commercial Chinese site with useful information about Chinese environmental news, events, etc.

China Daily (English language newspaper) -- http://www.chinadaily.com.cn -- An on-line daily newspaper with news from the Chinese perspective. Includes local and international news, business and financial sections, weather and sports.

China Today -- http://www.chinatoday.com -- This site provides information on a number of sectors in China, including some information on ISO9000 and ISO14000.

China Top News -- http://www.chinatopnews.com/ -- news, related links

People's Daily On-line -- http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/ -- news, business, science, links

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Databases

Databank for China Studies -- http://www.usc.cuhk.edu.hk/databank.asp -- Over 20 large and medium sized social science data sets.

China Dimensions - http://sedac.ciesin.org/china -- Socioeconomic data and Geographic Information System databases and maps.

China Internet Information Center -- http://www.china.org.cn/english/index.htm -- A huge collection of Chinese news and information available on line. Local, national, international news. Very well organized.

China Chemical Network -- http://www.chinachemnet.com/ -- connecting Chinese chemical manufacturers and traders

China Population Information -- http://www.unescap.org/esid/psis/population/database/chinadata/intro.htm -- database contains data and information on the current status of the population and family planning programme at the provincial level in 30 provinces/ municipalities of China. Each provincial file includes information on the geography, resources, economy, people's life, education, population situation and trends, family planning programme and policies, and other interesting facts.
China Pollution Intensities -- http://www.worldbank.org/nipr/data/china/index.htm -- provides water pollution intensities for Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) and Total Suspended Solids (TSS); air pollution intensities for dust, smoke and sulphur dioxide (SO2) - World Bank data
World Development Indicators for China, 2001 -- http://www.worldbank.org/nipr/china/WBChinaEnvironmentLinks/wbi2001.htm -- data from the World Bank on pollution, land use, population, etc - downloadable files. See also New Ideas in Pollution Regulation, China -- http://www.worldbank.org/nipr/china/index.htm -- good collection of documents (research papers, project reports, data sets) by the World Bank
Environmental Performance and Environmental Quality -- http://www.uoguelph.ca/~rmckitri/epeq/epeq.html -- indicators of aggregate economic activity matched with data on a wide variety of environmental quality indicators, focus on China
China Development Gateway -- http://www.chinagate.com.cn/ -- useful news and general information, related to development
National Library of China -- http://www.nlc.gov.cn/english.htm -- searchable

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Maps and Geography

China Dimensions -- http://sedac.ciesin.org/china/ -- A collection of information on China including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) maps at a scale of 1:1,000,000 and a variety of socio-economic data.
China Maps -- http://www.lib.utexas.edu/Libs/PCL/Map_collection/china.html -- An excellent collection of useful maps.
CGIAR Data -- http://www.grida.no/cgiar/htmls/data.htm -- Geographic information related to agricultural research
Online Map Creation -- http://www.aquarius.geomar.de/omc/ -- Create custom maps interactively. (Anhui Province: Latitude 34 to 31 degrees, Longitude 115 to 118 degrees)
China -- http://encarta.msn.com/maps/mapview.asp?mi=T629438A&ms=0 -- MS Encarta's maps
Understanding the Geographies of China -- http://www.aasianst.org/EAA/mccoll.htm -- an excellent and detailed introduction, with many pictures, diagrams and clear explanations
Windows on China -- http://www.think2learn.com/china/ -- a teaching resource, extensive collection of annotated links related to history, maps, photos, language and culture of China
Administrative Divisions of China -- http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/china/19990923A101.html -- up-to-date national and provincial maps
Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN -- http://www.fao.org/countryprofiles/-- maps and statistical information about China
Maps of China on this site
More links about China's Cities, Lakes and Rivers

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Educational Institutions

South East University (Nanjing) -- http://www.seu.edu.cn -- This site includes information on Anhui province and surrounding areas.

China Education and Research Network-- http://www.edu.cn -- A nation-wide education and research network infrastructure to support education and research in and among universities, institutes and schools in China using up-to-date telecommunication and computer techniques.

Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences -- http://www.rcees.ac.cn/ -- environmental research
Chinese Academy of Sciences -- http://www.casbic.ac.cn/English.htm -- country's highest academic institution; comprehensive research and development center in natural sciences, technological sciences and high-tech innovation

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Environment -- Organizations

China New and Renewable Energy -- http://www.newenergy.org.cn/english/index.htm -- Sponsored by Guangzhou Institute for Energy Conversion, discusses alternative energy source implementation.

Sustainable Development Networking Programme - China -- http://sdnhq.undp.org/countries/as/cn/ -- Description of the UNDP project

PACE (Professional Association for China's Environment) -- http://www.chinaenvironment.net -- Mission is to promote environmentally sound and sustainable development in China. Includes on-line magazine, etc.

Centre for Environmentally Sound Technology Transfer -- http://www.cestt.org.cn/ -- forming bridges between policy makers, technology suppliers, technology developers, financial institutions, and Chinese industry, in particular small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Downloadable newsletters. Chinese and English.

Institute of Environment and Development -- http://www.ied.org.cn/ -- promotes awareness of environment and development issues through education, information/knowledge dissemination and research. Chinese and English

LEAD China -- http://www.lead.org.cn/ -- LEAD's mission is to create and sustain a global network of leaders who are committed to promote change towards patterns of economic development that are environmentally sustainable and socially equitable.

China New Energy -- http://www.newenergy.org.cn/english/index.asp -- news and resources

China's Environmental NGOs -- http://www.usembassy-china.org.cn/sandt/ngos.htm -- related Chinese organizations and documents

Environmental Education Television Project for China -- http://eetpc.org/ -- EETPC provides video and other resources in Chinese

International Fund for China's Environment -- http://www.ifce.org/ -- mission is to help ensure the protection of the world's environment and its biological diversity by providing assistance to China in resolving its environmental problems.

China Biodiversity Homepage -- http://www.zhb.gov.cn/english/biodiv/chm.htm -- introduces policies, regulations, schemes, plans, measures, status of CBD implementation and key programs of biodiversity conservation

Economy and Environment Program for Southeast Asia (China section) -- http://www.eepsea.org/ -- research
China Council International Cooperation on Environment and Development (CCICED) -- http://www.harbour.sfu.ca/dlam/ -- high level non-governmental advisory body, was established by the State Council of China in 1992. Its purpose is to further strengthen cooperation and exchange between China and the international community in the field of environment and development.
China Enterprise Confederation/China Enterprise Directors Association --
http://www.cec-ceda.org.cn/english_version/index.html -- business association which promotes modern enterprise management, including pollution prevention
Institute of Atmospheric Physics -- http://www.iap.ac.cn/english/iap/Default.htm -- atmosphere and environment
China Environmental Industry Network -- http://www.cein.net/en/Default.htm -- commercial and news site
Cleaning up in China: Women Take Charge -- http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca -- 2002 article on project Cleaner Production in China
Chinese Society for Sustainable Development -- http://cssd.acca21.org.cn/ -- limited information in English
Women and Environment Network - http://sdep.cei.gov.cn/envir_sub/index/ja.asp -- Chinese site details work of women to support and promote Cleaner Production activities in China. Mostly in Chinese.
Listing of Local Chinese Environmental Protection Organizations -- http://www.zhb.gov.cn/english/2-local.php3 -- current listing, with govt. level, location, and language. Environmental and monitoring organizations.
See also: China's Demonstration Cities

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Environment - Government Documents

Law Relating to Promotion of Cleaner Production - major legislation approved by the National People's Congress in the 28th Session on June 29, 2002
The National Tenth Five-Year Plan for Environmental Protection (Abstract by SEPA) - http://www.zhb.gov.cn/english/plan/Tenth.htm (December 2001) - Document describes plans for economic restructuring to strengthen environmental protection in connection with development. Environmental situation, Guiding targets and principles, Indices for the 5-year period, Key protection areas, Main tasks, Guarantee measures, Investment in key projects.
The National Ninth Five-Year Plan for Environmental Protection and the Long-Term Targets for the Year 2010 (Summary) -- http://www.zhb.gov.cn/english/plan/Ninep.htm -- Summary by SEPA. Includes Objectives, Major Indices, Guiding Principles and Policies, Major Tasks, Investment Requirements, and Major Measures.
China's Agenda 21 -- http://www.acca21.org.cn/ -- extensive information, news and documents related to the fulfilling the Agenda 21 programme. Chinese and English
State of the Environment China - years 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 -- http://www.zhb.gov.cn/english/SOE/index.htm -- updated annually
Priority Programme for China's Agenda 21 -- http://sedac.ciesin.org/china/policy/acca21/21desc.html -- A site which permits you to download the text of China's Agenda 21 programme including 69 programmes in nine distinct groups.
Environmental Laws & Regulations in China and Rules of WTO (A Chinese-English Version) -- http://www.zhb.gov.cn/english/english-book/regulations.htm -- online information about this book

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Environment Documents - Research and Analysis

September 2001 International Conference on Cleaner Production (Beijing) -- 30 papers with current and detailed information about CP in China - includes policy, strategies, tools, case studies, etc.
New Ideas in Pollution Regulation, China -- http://www.worldbank.org/nipr/china/index.htm -- good collection of documents (research papers, project reports, data sets) by the World Bank
U.S. Embassy Beijing Environment, Science and Technology Section -- http://www.usembassy-china.org.cn/sandt/ -- works to improve understanding and cooperation between the Chinese and U.S. governments on environment, science, technology and health issues - over 80 U.S. Embassy Beijing reports on environment, science, technology and health issues are available. Very up-to-date information.
See also Environmental Studies on China and Chinese Cleaner Production Case Studies

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Government Sites

National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) - http://www.ndrc.gov.cn -
State Economic and Trade Commission (SETC) -- http://www.setc.gov.cn/ -- Chinese and English
China Environmental Protection -- http://www.zhb.gov.cn/english/ -- main environmental site, news and useful links. Chinese and English
State Environmental Protection Administration of China -- http://www.zhb.gov.cn/english/SEPA/index.htm -- administrative structure, newsletters, etc. Chinese and English
Ministry of Commerce -- http://english.mofcom.gov.cn/ -- Chinese and English
China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec) -- http://www.sinopec.com -- Chinese and English
Ministry of Science and Technology -- http://www.most.gov.cn/English/index.htm -- good detailed information about laws, programs and projects, and newsletter
Ministry of Water Resources -- http://www.mwr.gov.cn/english/index.htm -- national and local information in Chinese and English
Hong Kong SAR Environment and Food Bureau -- http://www.info.gov.hk/epd/ -
Chemical Registration Center of SEPA -- http://www.crc-sepa.org.cn -- State (National) Environmental Protection Agency, information about environmental management and chemicals. Chinese and English
China Economy -- http://ce.cei.gov.cn -- includes information about many other government branches, detailed economic news, statistics, regulations and policies. English (Chinese- China Economic Information Network http://www.cei.gov.cn/ )
Environmental Laws in China - http://www.zhb.gov.cn/english/law.php3 -- list of legislation related to the environment, by category, with full texts in English
National Bureau of Statistics of China -- http://www.stats.gov.cn/english/index.htm - statistics and indicators, includes links to local statistics sites for various cities and provinces
Ministry of Land and Resources -- http://www.mlr.gov.cn/english/english.htm -- Chinese and English
State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission -- http://www.sasac.gov.cn/eng/eng_index.htm -- management and reform of state owned organizations
Development Research Center -- http://www.drc.gov.cn/e/index.htm -- policy research and consulting institution directly under the State Council
List of Local Chinese Government sites -- http://www.sasac.gov.cn/eng/dfzf.htm -- some in English and Chinese
See Government Documents related to Environment above

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Chinese Language Study Tools

On-line Chinese Tools -- http://www.mandarintools.com -- many excellent tools for learning and using Chinese
Online College of Chinese Language -- http://www.hanyu.com.cn/en/default.asp -- hosted by the National Office for Teaching Chinese as a Foreign Language (NOCFL) of the People's Republic of China
Chinese Language Information -- http://www.webcom.com/~bamboo/chinese/chinese.html -- comprehensive navigational tool for Chinese language related resources

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