National Day Holiday in China Fuels Economy

China’s recent week-long National Day holiday which lasted from October 1 to October 7, 2011 was certainly good for the economy. Tourism revenue there reached 145.8 billion yuan ($22.94 billion), which is an increase of 25.1% year-on-year.

The most scenic locations in China got 302 million tourists, which was an 18.8% increase from the same time period last year, according to the National Tourism Administration (NTA) and the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The data even showed exactly what each tourist spent, on average during the week. Each tourist was recorded to have spent approximately 483 yuan during this holiday, which was an increase from the 459 yuan spent last year.

Yanzhou Coal Mining: Bought Canadian potash exploration

Yanzhou Coal Mining [ 29.07 0.28% of shares it research report ] (600188) wholly owned subsidiary of Yanzhou Coal Canada Resources Ltd. for 260 million dollars , Saskatchewan, Canada bought 19 of potassium and mineral resources exploration. The company said the acquisition of China and the Government of Canada has been approved by the competent authority, Yanzhou Coal has completed the Canadian exploration company changed the registration process.

Following the initial establishment of Australia’s coal business in the development of the base, and the establishment of subsidiaries in Canada as a platform for future resource development, international strategy to achieve new progress. Company on July 18 with Canada and Potash Corporation of North Devon Nirvana Atlantic [ 12.36 0.24% share it research report ] K signed a “purchase agreement.” Among them, from Nirvana German potash fertilizer company, and the acquisition of the North Atlantic and eight 11 potash exploration, with a total area of 5363.87 square km.

Saskatchewan’s potash resources accounted for more than half of the world, is Canada’s major mining and potassium fertilizer production base. The company acquired potash permit to be relatively concentrated blocks, with an area of ​​high grade, abundant, stable occurrence, the estimated total potential resources of not less than 39.76 billion tons. Deputy General Manager Zhang said the company was “not limited to, the future will take, do not rule out the introduction of strategic investors, selective extraction, part of the sale, the disposal of a variety of reasonable means.”

China’s Yuan and Global Economy

Asia, and especially China, has become an increasingly valuable cog in organizations like the International Monetary Fund and numerous global markets. Financial institutions and traders recognize that China’s financial and political health are integral for global economy.

The yuan, China’s currency, has increased against the dollar reaching a record high. Many financial experts believe this could have serious impact on both Chinese and global economy.

Is one financial insider said, in an interview with AdvisorOne earlier this year,

“There is a $30 billion a month in foreign currency sent to China through trade… That $30 billion could add to the liquidity of the Chinese economy by appreciating it further and making imports more expensive. That action will cause importers to buy more by paying in foreign currency, and that causes Chinese foreign product exports to drop due to their greater cost.”