Chinese Commerce Minister Chen Deming says rising unemployment is a major problem facing China.

By Stephen Castle As seven years of global trade talks approach another nervy climax, China is emerging as a central player - and coming under heavy criticism from the United States and others for its tough tactics.

Text of report in English by official Chinese news agency Xinhua (New China News Agency) ["China Aims High in Renewable Energy Usage To Pursue Sustainable Growth" - Xinhua headline] Beijing, Sept.

Text of report entitled: "Shaanxi Governor Chen Deming demands that those failing to give true reports be punished according to law", carried by official Chinese news agency Xinhua (New China News Agency) Huangling, Shaanxi, 19 September: With regard to the mine disaster in Huangling, Shaanxi Governor Chen Deming gave an instruction on 19 September, demanding that further efforts be made to crack down on mines without operating certificates and those deliberately hiding major accidents be punished by law.