Brussels, 18/09/2008 (Agence Europe) - In a report revealed by Reuters, the European Commission notes “considerable progress” made by China with a view to achieving market economy status. Beijing meets just one of the five criteria required for this status - replacement of barter by modern payment means. The Commission, however, notes clear improvement on two other criteria - accounting standards and laws on intellectual property protection - a field in which there is still much to be...