The Legislative Office of China's State Council is reported to be soliciting public opinion for a draft rule on defective products recall that has been submitted by the General Administration of Quality Inspection, Supervision and Quarantine of China.

Chinese electronics retailer Dazhong has announced plans to renovate its CCTV Tower flagship store into an electronics shopping mall, which is expected to be opened in the second half of April 2009.

Asian health and beauty products retailer Watsons has opened two stores in Hainan province, marking the brand's overall entry into this market.

China Association of Bakery and Confectionery Industry has announced that, from May 1, 2008, China's first national biscuit standard will be formally launched.

Tongjitang Chinese Medicines Company has signed a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Qinghai Pulante Pharmaceutical Company, a privately owned plant-based pharmaceutical company.

288 retail drugstores in Mianyang City have reportedly resumed their business after the recent Wenchuan earthquake.