"New arrivals" reports on the ten new European Union member states and looks at the growth of central and eastern European economies post accession and how western Europe is already benefiting from its new neighbours. In "Warsaw returns" EU accession has given Warsaw its first chance to catch up with the west. Considers whether planning difficulties and environmental protests will hold back city growth. "Life in the fast lane" reports that the Slovakian economy and property industry are thriving since joining the EU, mainly due to motor manufacturers and a flat-rate tax system. "Double-take" reports how the already well established property markets of Hungary and the Czech Republic are preparing for the expected influx of western investors. "China crisis" highlights how the Chinese government is stepping in to stop the Chinese economy from overheating. "Power of the people" examines Suzhou, one of hundreds of secondary cities fuelling the Chinese economy. "Forever chingland" reports on the rural English-themed Thames Town in the Shanghai suburbs. "Capital intensive" questions the viability of big schemes going up in Beijing ahead of government's Olympic deadline.