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TAOISEACH Bertie Ahem led a 200-strong trade delegation to China in an effort to increase trade and develop investment opportunities between the two countries.
Contacts between Dublin and Beijing have increased significantly since 1998, and last year Chinese premier Wen Jiabao and vice-premier Huang Ju visited Ireland. Irish businesses foresee expanded opportunities in the steady market growth of China. Last year Ireland imported 2.3 billion euros worth of goods from China and exported goods worth 577 million euros. Most exports were from Irish-based multi-nationals, and the focus of this trade mission was to raise the export market for indigenous Irish companies…
CORK City illuminated the new year with a huge fireworks display to launch its program as European Capital of Culture. Organizers have planned a diverse range of activities, performances and exhibitions with a vast array of local, national and international attractions. To mark the accession of 12 new member states to t