Fukuda to meet Hu on the 28th

Japan's PM Fukuda will be in Beijing from Dec 27th, he will be meeting Hu Jintao on the 28th first time as Japan's premier.

Early decided employment rate for next year graduating Japanese high school students increases again this year to 67%, a trend that has lasted for 5 years in a roll.


No other countries in the world consumes more beer than China, Chinese in total drinks up more than 21% of all beers produced last year. Japan keeps the same ranking of the 6th, however due to a low birth rate, consumption is declining.

China is planning to set up a new Department of Energy to streamline cooperations with international community in this field.