China's Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) released statements on Sunday on restrictive measures concerning medical device imports from the EU in government procurement activities. This came after the EU introduced measures that restrict Chinese companies ...

In response to a French official's recent claim regarding Chinese imported goods, a senior expert on China-Europe relations emphasized that China will steadfastly oppose any calls for trade barriers against Chinese products. China remains committed to engaging in further dialogue ...

In response to a question regarding the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC)'s announcement on the activation of the M503 air route's connecting route W121 on July 6, Chen Binhua, spokesperson of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, ...

Colombia and Uzbekistan have officially become new member countries of the BRICS New Development Bank (NDB), the bank announced at a press conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Saturday, according to CCTV.

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Friday issued its final ruling after an anti-dumping investigation into brandy imports from the EU, concluding that there is clear evidence of dumping. The domestic brandy industry is under substantial threat of damage, and ...

A spokesperson for the Trade Remedy and Investigation Bureau of China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) responded to media inquiries on Saturday regarding the final ruling on the anti-dumping investigation into brandy imports from the European Union (EU), confirming that certain ...

LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort opened to the public on Saturday, becoming China's first LEGOLAND resort and the largest of its kind worldwide, marking a new milestone in the country's cultural and tourism development.

China's structural tax and fee reduction policies have injected fresh momentum into the high-quality development of firms engaged in technological innovation and advanced manufacturing, latest data has shown.

China's economic performance in the first half of the year can be gauged from three key aspects: export resilience amid external challenges, policy-driven investment and consumption, and domestic economic dynamism.

In the current global climate of rising protectionism, China has steadfastly adhered to the WTO-centered multilateral trade system while continuously advancing unilateral opening-up in an orderly way. This approach aligns with China's development goals and contributes much-needed stability and predictability ...

The Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Friday that China and the US are stepping up efforts to implement the outcomes of London framework they had agreed during recent trade talks, noting that the London framework was hard-won and that ...

On a crisp morning at the bustling 9th China-South Asia Expo held in Southwest China's Yunnan Province, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee fills the air. Aamir Mustafa, a young entrepreneur from Pakistani coffee exporter Wagera Pvt Ltd quietly sips ...

With Shanghai LEGOLAND Resort set to open on Saturday, online searches for the resort have surged recently, driving a rise in hotel bookings in Jinshan district where it is located, a Chinese online travel agency said in a statement sent ...

After the State Council released a circular on Thursday saying that China will replicate 77 pilot measures from the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ) in other FTZs and across the country, Tang Wenhong, assistant minister of commerce, said ...

As a strategic emerging industry critical to national economy and people's livelihood, the biopharmaceutical industry in Hohhot, capital of North China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region is entering a golden period of vigorous development. Home to major animal vaccine producers like ...

Coinciding with the 2025 China-Eurasia Expo, the Tacheng Prefecture Industrial Park Investment Promotion and Project Signing Ceremony was held in Urumqi, Xinjiang on June 27.

From improvements in transportation networks to upgrades in hotels and dining services, and from the quality enhancement and expansion of scenic areas to explosive surges in tourist numbers, Wusu city in Xinjiang's Tacheng Prefecture has, in recent years, transformed from ...

Commenting on US President Donald Trump's announcement saying Washington will start sending letters to countries specifying what tariff rates they will face on imports to the US, Mao Ning, spokesperson from China's Foreign Ministry, said on Friday that for specific ...

When asked to comment on a Reuters report citing a source which said that “the US told GE Aerospace on Thursday that it can restart jet engine shipments to China's COMAC,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told a press briefing ...

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Friday issued its final ruling on the anti-dumping investigation into brandy imports from the EU, concluding that imported brandy from EU involves dumping, the domestic brandy industry is under substantial threat of damage, and ...

On June 4, 2025, MINISO, the globally renowned lifestyle brand, was recognized with four top honors at a premier Asia-Pacific retail awards ceremony. This marks its third consecutive year of distinction and reinforces its leadership in retail innovation and category ...

On June 27, 2025, the International Finance Forum (IFF) in partnership with the Task Force on Carbon Pricing in Europe and the American Institute for Governance & Sustainable Development co-hosted a high-level conference titled "Overcoming New Hurdles in Firms' Fight ...

When asked to comment on recent reports that certain companies had received notifications from the US Department of Commerce allowing the resumption of exports to China-including EDA software, ethane, and aircraft engines-a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce said on ...

Global lifestyle brand MINISO in June celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever MINISO SPACE at Nanjing's Deji Plaza - one of China's top high-end commercial destinations. As the latest innovation and a new strategic store format for MINISO, the ...

With policy support and improving environmental awareness and growing health consciousness of the public, a green and healthy lifestyle revolution is gaining momentum in China, driving the growth of eco-friendly and healthy industries and unlocking new economic potential.

The Chinese business community in the EU expects more institutionalized dialogue between China and the EU on trade and investment, as well as greater engagement in the green transition, digital transformation, and high-end manufacturing — areas with vast potential for ...

Chancay port has enabled transportation times and costs to be greatly reduced, giving a strong boost to Peru-China agricultural trade and future potential, said Angel Manero Campos, Peru's Minister of Agrarian Development and Irrigation, at an event during his visit ...

In a testament to the irresistible allure of China's consumer market, the Amazon China Global Store recently made a significant move by unveiling a dedicated shopping extravaganza - Amazon Day, which was tailored exclusively for Chinese consumers this summer.

In the fiercely competitive AI talent market, Hangzhou-based AI star DeepSeek has recently launched a major hiring spree on LinkedIn.com, attracting widespread attention.

As the summer travel season begins, the number of inbound and outbound passengers is now steadily rising. Many foreign airlines are launching and expanding flights to China, taking advantage of the summer travel season to further expand into the Chinese ...

BYD rolls out the first vehicle from its new Brazil plant in Camaçari, Bahia – the automaker's first passenger vehicle factory outside Asia. With 80% of its 1,000 employees local, BYD plans to grow the workforce to 20,000 and turn ...

Member economies of BRICS, which cover major emerging market and developing countries in the world, hold great potential for cooperation, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yongqian told a routine press conference on Thursday in Beijing.

Responding to public concerns over the 3C certification (China Compulsory Certification) of portable power banks as the products without a 3C certification mark are banned on domestic flights, an official from China's market regulator said that the 3C is a ...

Commenting on so-called Taiwan Non-Discrimination Act passed by the US House of Representatives, which demands that the US government support Taiwan's accession to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), participation in economic surveillance, access to technical assistance, and eligibility for personnel ...

Asked to comment on a US-Vietnam trade agreement that includes a 20 percent tariff on Vietnamese goods exported to the US and a 40 percent tariff on goods deemed to be transshipped through Vietnam, potentially affecting some Chinese goods passing ...

When asked to confirm reports that claimed that US officials are drawing up plans for US President Donald Trump to visit China later this year with a delegation of dozens of CEOs, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yongqian said ...

US Electronic Design Automation (EDA) supplier Synopsys said it had been informed by the US Department of Commerce that the export restrictions related to China, pursuant to a letter received on May 29, 2025, have now been rescinded effective immediately, ...

Tesla's Shanghai Gigafactory delivered 191,000 vehicles in the second quarter, up 10.98 percent from the first quarter. Its June domestic sales reached 61,000 units, marking a 59 percent month-on-month increase, 3.7 percent year-on-year growth, and the highest monthly domestic sales ...

In an activity in Athens on Wednesday, former German chancellor Angela Merkel called on the European Union (EU) to stand united and not be intimidated when the US imposes more tariffs on the bloc, but instead should retaliate with US ...

Chinese President Xi Jinping's Special Envoy and Minister of Finance Lan Foan on Tuesday called for greater international cooperation and responsibility in addressing the global development financing gap, as he delivered a speech at the United Nations Fourth International Conference ...

The US on Tuesday announced the launch of a critical minerals initiative with Australia, India and Japan, in an effort it claims to secure and diversify critical minerals supply chains.

In the first five months of 2025, China's software and information technology services industry experienced a revenue increase, reaching 5.5788 trillion yuan ($778.2 billion), a year-on-year rise of 11.2 percent, CCTV.com reported, citing data from the Ministry of Industry and ...

Extending new trade routes, especially those across Central Asia and the Caspian Sea, became a recurring theme at a meeting of transport ministers of the member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

At a time when the global economic governance system is facing challenges from increasing unilateralism, China's proactive engagement in the reform of the World Trade Organization (WTO) demonstrates its steadfast commitment to multilateralism.

Chinese carriers launched more than 100 international air cargo routes in the first half of this year, with the majority focusing on Asia and Europe and extending the global cargo network, industry data showed on Wednesday.

As Europe has been in the grip of extensive heat waves since June, with sweltering conditions persisting into July, the rare, extreme heat has spurred surging demand for Chinese cooling products across the continent – from air conditioners, refrigerators and ...

The 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference kicked off in Beijing on July 2. At a special forum on digital investment and cross-border innovation, officials, experts, and business leaders stressed the need to balance the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) ...

The People's Bank of China, the central bank, recently issued a notice regarding new administrative measures for anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism by precious metals and gemstones institutions, noting those institutions conducting cash transactions of 100,000 yuan ...

When asked to comment on that Chinese beverage brands like Mixue Group and Chagee have recently gained attention for their overseas listings, and that many Chinese brands are expanding abroad and becoming new favorites among foreign consumers, and foreign media ...

In June 2024, a Zimbabwean patient diagnosed with prostate cancer embarked on an extraordinary 11,000-kilometer journey—from Zimbabwe to Vietnam and finally to Beijing—in search of hope. He ultimately placed his trust in Beijing United Family Hospital, choosing to undergo a ...

SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), a joint venture between SAIC Motor, General Motors and Liuzhou Wuling Motors, has said that its global sales rose 18.3 percent year on year to 764,544 units in the first half of 2025, fueled by robust demand for ...

China's civil aviation regulator said that the recent ban on certain portable chargers aboard domestic flights was prompted by safety concerns, including a series of battery-related incidents in global aviation and the inherent risks posed by lithium-ion batteries contained in ...

Beijing Daxing International Airport, the largest airport in the Chinese capital, has forecast a passenger throughput of over 9.52 million during the July-August peak summer travel period.

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday stressed efforts to advance the building of a unified national market and promote the high-quality development of the marine economy, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

In the first half of 2025, the Hong Kong IPO market boomed, according to data from Wind. A total of 43 IPO projects were completed, up 13 projects year-on-year, the paper.cn reported. The total funds raised reached HK$106.713 billion ($13.59 ...

China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) announced that it has conditionally approved, in accordance with the law, All Nippon Airways Co (ANA)'s acquisition of equity in Nippon Cargo Airlines, according to the official social media account of the SAMR ...

China is expected to unveil major economic figures for the first half in about two weeks, and some leading indicators released recently show that the economy has been trending upward despite short-term fluctuations amid rising external challenges. Analysts said on ...

In our rapidly changing world, Sir Anthony Seldon, founding director of Wellington College Education, says the heart of education must remain deeply human. The distinguished British education reformer and historian said in Shanghai that the true purpose of education is ...

With US government's 90-day"reciprocal tariff" grace period set to expire on July 9, pressure is mounting on Washington's trade talks with key partners. The Trump administration has made clear that it won't extend the tariff pause, and unless new deals ...

Editor's Note: New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon visited China in June. Being Luxon's first visit to China after he took office, the visit took place as the two countries enter the second decade of their comprehensive strategic partnership and ...

Fostering transportation cooperation holds special significance in ensuring the smooth operation of the global industrial and supply chains in a world facing rising protectionist headwinds, and many of the best practices by China in developing sustainable transportation can be of ...

In an indication that tariffs are starting to hit American consumers, Reuters reported on Monday that prices for goods made in China and sold on Amazon.com have been rising faster than overall inflation. This insight comes from a study by ...

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) was trying "very hard" to accommodate the concerns of the US over lending to China, including by slashing loans to it, ADB President Masato Kanda said, according to an AFP report on Monday.

Several Chinese new-energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturers have reported record-breaking deliveries for the first half of 2025, a development that an industry analyst said underscores the sector's continued growth momentum despite intensifying competition.

Tesla announced an improved driving range for the long-range version of its Model 3 and Model Y on Tuesday, which marks Tesla's second driving distance upgrade this year, Tesla China said in a statement sent to the Global Times. According ...

Cities in China will allocate over 570 million yuan ($79.56 million) in subsidies to boost domestic consumption, as part of the efforts to kick off the summer consumption season, Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.

On June 24, with the official launch of the distribution network drone system on the Kunshan drone-control platform, Suzhou's first comprehensive automated drone inspection demonstration zone for the local distribution network was established in Kunshan, according to the State Grid ...

On Tuesday at 09:35 Beijing time, Air China flight CA757, operated by the C909 aircraft, arrived at Chinggis Khaan International Airport in Ulaanbaatar of Mongolia after departing from Hohhot Baita International Airport, the first international commercial flight for Air China's ...

China's Caixin manufacturing purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 50.4 in June, up 2.1 points from one month earlier, returning to expansion territory following a brief contraction in May, according to a Caixin-sponsored survey released Tuesday.

Inside a senior care home, lively elders gathered around a tabletop hockey game, sharpening their minds and savoring the moment. These brain-teasing games, once seen as children's play, are quickly becoming the latest craze among older adults.

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Monday that it will continue imposing anti-dumping duties on stainless steel billet and hot-rolled stainless-steel plate (coil) imports from the EU, the UK, South Korea, and Indonesia for another five years starting July ...

With the solid support of the motherland and the continuous financial opening-up in the Chinese mainland, the attractiveness of Hong Kong as an international financial hub has continued to rise since the return of Hong Kong to the motherland and ...

Some Australian officials, who have often voiced dissatisfaction with China's cooperation with Pacific Island countries, seem to have found a new topic for complaint. However, this only highlights their excessive focus on geopolitical influence, which is misguided for regional development.

Chinese technology company Huawei announced on Monday the open sourcing of its Pangu models and model inference technologies based on Ascend, an initiative the company described as another key step toward advancing research and innovation in large model technologies and ...

The 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference (GDEC), set to kick off this Wednes-day in Beijing, is shaping up to be an event with an international flavor. This comes as no surprise, considering China's open stance in the global digital economy. ...

US President Donald Trump said that although trade negotiations are still ongoing, he would rather send countries a letter that lays out the tariff rates they face and not extend the July 9 deadline, when the halt on his “reciprocal ...

Qualified overseas investors directly reinvesting distributed profits from Chinese resident enterprises into eligible domestic projects between January 1, 2025 and December 31, 2028 can enjoy tax deduction of 10 percent of their investment, according to an official announcement on Monday. ...

The Irkeshtam Port in Wuqia, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, the westernmost port of the country, has recorded a maximum of 1,243 vehicles passing daily, up 20.4 percent from the previous daily peak since it launched a trial of ...

China-US trade relations have historically been mutually beneficial. While China runs a trade surplus in goods, the US maintains a sizable surplus in services and benefits from substantial returns on its investments in China. Trade balances, however, are often oversimplified ...

As the 2025 summer travel season commences on July 1 and extends through August 31, China's tourism sector is gearing up for a remarkable boom. Major airports are expecting a surge in passenger traffic, while the outbound travel market is ...

Recent economic and trade talks between China and the US have produced positive outcomes, reflecting a rational, pragmatic, and mutually respectful approach by both sides to addressing trade frictions. While uncertainties remain regarding future negotiations, the current progress is conducive ...

Topics related to the safety of portable power banks trended on the hot search list of China's social media platform Sina Weibo on Monday, as Chinese media and netizens paid increasing attention to the issue, while some companies began recalling ...

A spokesperson person for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Monday slammed Canada's order for Chinese tech firm Hikvision to close its business operations in the country, and urged Ottawa to immediately correct its wrongful action.

Chinese technology giant Baidu said on Monday it will make its Ernie generative AI large language model (LLM) open-source amid an increasingly fierce AI competition in the world.

2025 China Energy Internet Conference wrapped up in Hangzhou, China, on June 21. The two-day event, organized by Tsinghua University, brought together over a thousand leaders, experts, and representatives from various sectors related to the energy internet. Over 100,000 viewers ...

Asked whether China is aware of the individuals involved in a potential TikTok acquisition and whether China will approve the deal, after US President Donald Trump claimed that a group of "very wealthy people" is willing to acquire the platform ...

Asked to comment on China's General Administration of Customs' recent announcement to conditionally resume imports of aquatic products from certain regions of Japan, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning on Monday stated that following strong demands from China and the ...

In the first half of 2025, the cross-border transport handled by China-Laos Railway hit a record high, demonstrating robust growth in both passenger traffic and freight volume.

The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector came in at 49.7 in June, an increase of 0.2 from the previous month, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday.

Workers assemble a glass screen ceiling at the construction site of a commercial compound in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu Province, on June 29, 2025. In the first five months of 2025, infrastructure investment in Jiangsu increased by 8.7 percent year-on-year, ...

Americans will soon be celebrating the Fourth of July, or the Independence Day, with fireworks, but those fireworks may be more costly and harder to come by this year, as a result of US tariffs, US National Public Radio (NPR) ...

Thailand will launch a new safety certification program for hotels, restaurants and shopping malls by August, local media outlets reported on Sunday citing tourism authorities, in an effort to lure back Chinese visitors after a sharp decline in arrivals ahead ...

Chinese cities including Shanghai, Beijing and Guangzhou in South China's Guangdong Province are making active efforts to promote the debut economy, optimize the visa waiver policy and improve the consumption environment to accelerate the construction of international consumption centers.

Urumqi, capital of Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has seen robust tourism growth driven by improved transportation infrastructure, including expanded domestic and international flight routes, a well-developed highway network and upgraded rural roads, as well as the wider adoption ...

Chinese surveillance camera manufacturer Hikvision expressed strong opposition on Sunday regarding the Canadian government's order that required the company to cease operations in Canada over the so-called national security concerns within 120 days.

Based on the ongoing long-term international monitoring of Japan's Fukushima nuclear-contaminated water discharge, and independent sampling and testing by China showing no abnormalities, and Japan's commitment to ensuring the quality and safety of aquatic products exported to China, in accordance ...

China firmly opposes any deal reached at the expense of its interests for so-called tariff relief; if that happens, China will never accept it and will resolutely counter to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests, a spokesperson from China's Ministry ...

Prices of photovoltaic (PV) modules have fallen to just above 0.6 yuan ($0.08) per watt, over 100 car models have initiated price reductions, and energy storage system bidding prices keep hitting new lows. For some time, disorderly price wars and homogenized ...

As China keeps ramping up the renewable energy transition, a landmark "clean energy highway" project has begun operations. The project is the first UHV transmission line primarily designed to promote clean energy use in China. It holds profound implications not ...

Beyond testing and validating technology, robot competitions hold significant importance for the broader application and commercialization of humanoid robot technology in the future.