NEW YORK, Feb. 24 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Deputy Editor-in-Chief Qu Yingpu of China Daily, China's national English-language newspaper, rang the opening bell at the NASDAQ OMX Stock Market at 9:30 a.m. EST today to mark the launch of China Daily's US edition especially tailored for the American readers, though China Daily started distributing its China edition in the US market in 1983.
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While on her first trip to Beijing as US top diplomat, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Sunday also congratulated China Daily on launching the US edition.
Joining Qu at the podium were David Wicks, Vice President of NASDAQ, Dong Xiaojun, Deputy Consul-General of the Chinese Consulate-general in New York, Stephen Orlins, president of the National Committee on US-China Relations and Huang Xueqi, Secretary-General of China General Chamber of Commerce-USA.
Zhu Ling, Editor-in-Chief of China Daily, stated in the message to readers: "China Daily is a newspaper for decision-makers and independent thinkers. Our readers are familiar with the world's leading news sources, and seek additional insights from us to add depth and dimension to their bigger picture. As China's national English-language newspaper, China Daily is best placed to do that."
"The US Edition is focused on meeting ever-increasing demand for information on doing business with China," said Qu. "NASDAQ's community of technology, business and finance is the perfect place to celebrate this launch."
Targeted at North American businesses and observers of China's changing economic, cultural and political landscape, the U.S. Edition will feature reports of local events related to China in the US. It will also have analysis and opinions from American and Chinese thinkers and business leaders, and personal profiles of noted contributors to China and America's growing understanding of each other.
Along with its aims to meet market demand and become the primary information conduit on China, China Daily also wants to be integrated into the North American market, promote US-China business interaction and deepen understandings between the two interconnected business communities.
"It is our responsibility to our readers to do on-the-ground reporting here in America," said Qu. "We also see it as part of our social responsibility to promote common understanding among people engaged in the two economies."
Founded in 1981 and often called the "Window on China," China Daily is widely recognized as an authoritative English media outlet in China. Decision makers read China Daily because it is an influential source of news and analysis on the world's most important economic transformation. Global leaders turn to China Daily to glean insights into the latest China developments affecting their constituents. It is most quoted Chinese newspaper by foreign media.
The 9:30 a.m. EST ceremony will be broadcast live on the NASDAQ MarketSite Tower in Time Square, New York City. Live Webcast of the event is available at http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx from 9:15 a.m. EST.
About The China Daily Group
Founded in 1981 and often called the "Window on China," China Daily is widely recognized as an authoritative English media outlet in China. Decision makers read China Daily because it is an influential source of news and analysis on the most remarkable economic transformation the world has ever seen. Global leaders turn to China Daily to glean insights of the latest China developments affecting their constituents. It enjoys a worldwide readership of 300,000 and has been published in the U.S. since 1983. Ranked among China's top national Websites, ChinaDaily.com.cn attracts 13.8 million page views per day. Launched in 2007, China Daily eClips, a daily email newsletter that concisely captures the dynamic essence of the newspaper and the Website, is the fastest-growing product of the China Daily Group with a current readership of 130,000.
Other members of China Daily Group
As a media group catering to varied interests, China Daily also includes China Daily Hong Kong Edition, China Business Weekly, Shanghai Star, Beijing Weekend, 21st Century and China Daily CEO Roundtable. For more information please visit http://www.chinadaily.com.cn/cd/newspapers.html .
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Headquartered in Beijing, China Daily has offices in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Guangzhou and all major cities in China.
A great number of experts and scholars and writers in various fields contribute to commentary and features pages. China Daily also exchange information with major newspapers, wire services, TV stations, radio stations, websites and magazines around the globe.
