On December 22, 2010, Xinhua signed a framework agreement for strategic cooperation with Alcatel-Lucent. According to the agreement, Xinhua will provide information services, organize industry market surveys, and conduct research on domestic and international macro-economic developments. Alcatel-Lucent in Shanghai will provide Xinhua with consulting services on building a financial information platform; participate in the overall project design of “Xinhua 08;” provide technical support for project planning, construction, implementation and services; and cooperate across the board in Xinhua’s strategic transformation.
Source: Xinhua, December 22, 2010
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