Business -- January 6, 2006

• China to take death rate per 100 mln yuan GDP as norm in examing national economy
• China's jewelry export grows about 25%
• China to further improve floating rate system in 2006: Central Bank
• China builds ships totaling 12 million dwt in 2005
• China sets 2006-2010 target for defense industry

• China's defense industry reports two-digit growth in revenues, profits last year
• China will promote balance of international payments in 2006
• Chinese central bank sets goals for monetary policy in 2006
• EU says economic sentiment back on track
• GE secures championship on FT's 500 list

• Good days ahead for Google
• N.China port to handle up to 300 million tons of goods in 2010
• Seventy-three accountancy firms found involving in illegal activities
• Survey puts HK 3rd most expensive business location globally
• U.S. industry forecasters say digital TV to outsell analog units in 2006

• Yangtze River becomes world's busiest freshwater route