Chinese banks see NPL ratio fall to record low The non-performing loans (NPL) ratio of Chinese commercial banks fell to a record low in the first quarter to 5.8 percent, according to the China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC). Full Coverage China to issue over 27 bln yuan seven-year book-entry T-bonds China's accommodation, catering retail sales up 25.2% in April Chinese shares edge down 0.36%, securities stocks buck trend Real estate index down 0.65 point in April more Chinese FM: British tourists back to Chengdu safe after quake China's trade surplus slackens China's top copper tube producer to set up plant in Mexico China's food exporters strive to meet challenges of higher safety standards China posts 26% growth in trade with ASEAN in 1Q more East China province gives ultimatum to polluters before Olympics Guangdong pollutant indicators drop in 2007, yet more measures needed China to lower tax rebate for textile export Investment Guide Investment Opportunities Foreign buyers find Chinese toys competitive Sinotruck's heavy duty truck hit monthly sales high Hong Kong's BoP account surplus rises to $14.68 bln in 2007 Bond issues on China's inter-bank market up 50% in Q1 China's yuan set at 7.0012 against USD Shenzhen bank raises 6.5 bln yuan in bonds Property prices rise 10% more China legalizes apprenticeships for traditional Chinese medicine Pilot program to lift ban on traditional Chinese medicine doctors in pharmacies China issues new guide for foreign investment New regulations on futures trading comes into effect Regulator issues rules on exec stock sales National Laws General Regulations Investment Direction Regulations of People's Republic of China on Administration of Foreign-funded Banks High & New Technology Trade Customs Inspection & Quarantine Industrial Property Rights Environmental Protection Admin of Industry/Commerce Taxation Forex Administration