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Education November 20, 2019

Chinese schools' dropout rate drops in poor areas

The number of students dropping out of compulsory education in China's impoverished areas has significantly dropped, according to the Ministry of Education.
Around China November 20, 2019

China has over 170,000 elderly-care institutions, facilities

China had a total of 173,300 elderly-care service institutions and facilities at the end of June, and over 140,000 were at the community level, a Chinese official said Tuesday.
Economy November 20, 2019

China's Hainan pilot FTZ to introduce new policies for opening up

The Hainan pilot free trade zone will introduce 30 policies already applied in other pilot free trade zones, according to a notice issued by the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) and 17 other agencies.
Economy November 19, 2019

China's FDI inflow up 6.6% in January-October period

Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Chinese mainland expanded 6.6 percent year on year to 752.41 billion yuan in the first 10 months of the year, data from the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) showed Monday.
Around China November 18, 2019

CPPCC National Committee holds first open day

The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held its first open day for the public Saturday.
Around China November 18, 2019

China to speed up project approvals for Greater Bay Area

China's economic planner is working with other parties to accelerate the approval of development projects for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, an official said Friday.
Environment November 18, 2019

Waste sorting adopted in 237 cities across China

A total of 237 cities at the prefectural level or above in China have adopted waste sorting schemes as the country continues to embrace the green lifestyle, authorities said.
Economy November 15, 2019

China's outbound investment up 5.9% in first 10 months

China's non-financial outbound direct investment (ODI) posted steady growth in the first 10 months of the year, data showed Thursday.
Sci-Tech November 15, 2019

China unveils experiment for landing on Mars

China on Thursday unveiled an experiment simulating the process of a probe hovering, avoiding obstacles and descending to land on Mars.
Around China November 14, 2019

Cities eyeing high-speed maglev boost

Plans for high-speed maglev lines with trains traveling at 600 kilometers per hour or faster are taking shape between some Chinese cities in a bid to boost regional integration and economic growth, experts said.
Around China November 14, 2019

China releases guideline to build world-class ports

Chinese authorities on Wednesday released a guideline to accelerate the building of world-class ports, outlining major tasks and a timetable for the sector's development.
Around China November 13, 2019

Shanghai boon: Doing business easier in Lingang

The newly added area to the free trade zone in Shanghai doubled its size and is enabling companies like Tesla to quickly find their footing in and access to the Chinese market.
Economy November 13, 2019

Beijing delegation signs 207 purchase agreements at CIIE

Eighty-eight companies from the Beijing delegation of the second China International Import Expo (CIIE) signed 207 purchase agreements with 108 exhibitors from 32 countries and regions, the Beijing Municipal Commerce Bureau said on Monday.
Economy November 13, 2019

Local government spending to stabilize growth

Local government spending will play a major role in stabilizing China's economy, depending on the speed of issuing special debt instruments when companies slow investments, according to economists.
Environment November 13, 2019

Plan released to curb winter air pollution

An action plan to reduce PM2.5 density this winter in major cities that have high pollution was released on Tuesday.
Economy November 12, 2019

Over 230 companies sign up for 3rd CIIE

More than 230 companies from all over the world have signed up for the third China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, with their combined pre-ordered exhibition area exceeding 84,000 square meters, the expo organizer said Sunday.
Economy November 12, 2019

China's Singles Day sales hit US$38.3 billion

China's Singles Day sales on TMall hit 268.4 billion yuan (about US$38.3 billion) on Monday.
Economy November 11, 2019

Second CIIE concludes with US$71.13B tentative deals

The second China International Import Expo (CIIE) concluded Sunday, with US$71.13 billion worth of tentative deals reached for one-year purchases of goods and services.
Economy November 8, 2019

China's foreign trade up 2.4% in first 10 months

China's foreign trade registered stable growth in the first 10 months of 2019 by expanding 2.4% year on year, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said Friday.
Around China November 8, 2019

Zhejiang recruits overseas Chinese for rural revitalization

A forum was held in Quzhou city, Zhejiang province, from Wednesday to Friday, to connect overseas Chinese business people and promote exchange and cooperation.
Around China November 8, 2019

10 projects worth 6.3 billion yuan signed on Beijing Theme Event at CIIE

A special event to promote Beijing's further opening up of its service industry and key development districts was held Wednesday during the ongoing second China International Import Expo (CIIE).
Economy November 8, 2019

China issues guideline on improving business environment for foreign investors

The State Council has issued a guideline on better using foreign investment with a focus on safeguarding the national treatment of foreign-funded enterprises, according to the government's website Thursday.
Sci-Tech November 7, 2019

China officially launches 6G research and development

China has established two offices to develop 6G, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology on Wednesday, kicking off the competition for the next-generation cellular data service that comes after the super-fast 5G.
Economy November 7, 2019

China revises guidance policy for industrial structure adjustment

China's top economic planner on Wednesday released a revised guidance catalogue for industrial structure adjustment in the latest effort to push high-quality development.
Economy November 6, 2019

China's STAR market spearheads domestic capital market reform

The short-term performance of individual stocks is not a proper gauge to evaluate the ongoing capital market reform advanced by the science and technology innovation board (STAR), a senior official said in an interview with Xinhua.
Around China November 5, 2019

Second CIIE kicks off in Shanghai

The second China International Import Expo kicked off in Shanghai on Tuesday.
Around China November 5, 2019

Second CIIE scheduled to run from Nov. 5 to 10 in Shanghai

The second CIIE is scheduled to run from Nov. 5 to Nov. 10 in Shanghai.
Economy November 5, 2019

Fund to give new impetus to upgrade

China has set up the second phase of its national advanced manufacturing investment fund, with a size of 50 billion yuan (US$7.12 billion), in order to inject new vitality into the nation's push for high-end manufacturing, according to State Development & Investment Corp, China's largest State-owned investment holding company.
Economy November 5, 2019

China's service trade maintains steady growth

China's service trade totaled 4.02 trillion yuan (about US$571 billion) in the first three quarters of this year, up 3% year on year, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Monday.
Society November 4, 2019

China to set up system of punitive compensation for IP infringements

China plans to set up a system of punitive compensation for intellectual property (IP) infringements, according to a draft government regulation.

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