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China sends 9 satellites into orbit by sea launch

Economy July 3, 2020

China calls for concerted steps to spur trade

China hopes that countries that have recently tightened scrutiny of foreign investment will create a fair, transparent and predictable business environment for investors across the world, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.
Politics July 3, 2020

China to honor Korean War veterans with medals

China will bestow memorial medals upon Chinese People's Volunteer Army veterans in the 1950-53 Korean War to mark the 70th anniversary of their participation.
Economy July 2, 2020

China's e-commerce thrives, transactions exceeding 34 trillion yuan in 2019

China's e-commerce industry continued to thrive last year despite mounting downward economic pressures and lingering trade tensions, according to a report from the Ministry of Commerce.
Diplomacy July 2, 2020

China announces countermeasures against US oppression of Chinese media

Four U.S. media organizations have been required to declare to China, in written form, information including their staff, finances, operations, and real estate owned by them in China within seven days, starting from Wednesday.
Around China July 2, 2020

China fleshes out Hainan free trade port plan

Lowering taxes and raising duty-free quotas, China has taken concrete steps in line with a master plan released on June 1 to build the southern island province of Hainan into a high-level free trade port.
Around China July 2, 2020

Hong Kong celebrates 23rd anniversary of return to motherland

China's Hong Kong celebrated Wednesday the 23rd anniversary of its return to the motherland, after a law on safeguarding national security in Hong Kong came into force Tuesday night.
Economy July 1, 2020

China's central bank to lower refinancing, rediscount rates

The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, has decided to lower refinancing and rediscount interest rates.
Politics July 1, 2020

HKSAR chief executive welcomes passage of law on safeguarding national security in HK

Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said on Tuesday the HKSAR government welcomes the passage of the law on safeguarding national security in the HKSAR.
Around China July 1, 2020

China allocates 150 million yuan for flood relief

The central government has earmarked 150 million yuan (about US$21.2 million) to support flood control and relief in three provinces, the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) said on Tuesday.
CPC July 1, 2020

Communist Party of China has nearly 92 million members

The Communist Party of China (CPC) had more than 91.91 million members as of the end of 2019, representing a net increase of 1.32 million from the previous year, the Organization Department of the CPC Central Committee announced Tuesday.
Economy July 1, 2020

June PMI data points to accelerating recovery of Chinese economy amid policy stimulus

China's factory and service activities continued to expand in June as a slew of supportive policies are taking effect, official data showed Tuesday.
Economy June 30, 2020

China's manufacturing PMI picks up in June

The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector ticked up to 50.9 in June from 50.6 in May, the National Bureau of Statistics said Tuesday.
Economy June 30, 2020

State-owned firms' May profits rise 251.1%

The May profits of China's State-owned enterprises rebounded strongly from a month earlier, rising 251.1 percent, adding to the signs of economic recovery in the year's second quarter, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday.
Around China June 30, 2020

Mainland giant panda delivers second cub in Taipei

Giant panda Yuan Yuan, one of a panda pair from the Chinese mainland, gave birth to her second cub at Taipei Zoo at 1:53 p.m. Sunday, the city zoo said.
Society June 30, 2020

Road warrior: A courier at the foot of Mount Qomolangma

Zuo Xiaofeng, a 33-year-old delivery man, has helped people in the second largest city in Tibet to make the best use of the courier service, in a bid to further facilitate the transportation of local products and boost rural household consumption.
Around China June 30, 2020

Hainan to raise duty-free shopping quota to 100,000 yuan

China's Hainan province will increase its annual tax-free shopping quota for travelers, according to the Ministry of Finance (MOF) Monday.
Diplomacy June 30, 2020

China to impose visa restrictions on US individuals acting maliciously on HK-related issues

China has decided to impose visa restrictions on U.S. individuals who have acted maliciously on issues related to Hong Kong, a foreign ministry spokesperson said Monday.
Education June 29, 2020

Dropout rate in Chinese schools falls by nearly 99%

The number of students dropping out of school amid their nine-year compulsory education period dropped by nearly 99 percent nationwide, from 600,000 in early 2019 to 6,781 as of June 14, China's Ministry of Education said Monday.
Around China June 29, 2020

First COVID-19 patient in Beijing's new cluster infections discharged from hospital

The first COVID-19 patient in Beijing's latest cluster infections related to the Xinfadi market was discharged from hospital on Monday morning after recovery, according to Beijing Ditan Hospital.
Economy June 29, 2020

Profits of China's state firms rebound in May

The profits of China's state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recovered in May as economic activities gradually normalized, official data showed Monday.
National Defense June 29, 2020

China to adjust leadership structure for reserve forces

China's reserve military forces will be brought under the centralized and unified command of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and the Central Military Commission starting from July 1, according to a decision issued by the CPC Central Committee.
Society June 29, 2020

China mulls new law to strengthen data security

China's top legislature on Sunday began reviewing a draft law on data security, designed to establish basic systems for the protection and management of data security.
Economy June 29, 2020

Industrial firms' May profits grow by 6%

The profit growth of Chinese industrial firms turned positive for the first time this year in May as cost pressure due to the COVID-19 epidemic eased, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Sunday.
Around China June 29, 2020

China launches emergency response for flood-hit regions

China on Sunday activated a level-IV emergency response, the lowest in the country's four-tier warning system after rainstorms triggered floods in central and southwestern regions of China, the Ministry of Emergency Management (MEM) said.
Society June 29, 2020

China mulls new amendment to criminal law

Chinese lawmakers Sunday started deliberating a new draft amendment to the country's Criminal Law.
Around China June 28, 2020

City in NE China develops sports industry online

The COVID-19 outbreak has affected the sports industry worldwide to varying degrees. However, in the city of Qiqihar in Northeast China's Heilongjiang province, the internet provides new chances for the industry to develop.
Economy June 28, 2020

China's industrial profits down 19.3% in first five months

Profits of China's major industrial firms dropped 19.3 percent year on year in the first five months of 2020 due to the COVID-19 impact, official data showed Sunday.
Around China June 28, 2020

China sees 48.8M domestic tourist trips during Dragon Boat Festival

China saw around 48.81 million domestic tourist trips made during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, bringing in 12.28 billion yuan (around 1.74 billion U.S. dollars), the Ministry of Culture and Tourism said Saturday.
Diplomacy June 28, 2020

China firmly opposes US visa restrictions over Hong Kong-related issues: Embassy

The Chinese embassy in the United States said on Friday that China firmly opposes the U.S. wrongful decision to impose visa restrictions on Chinese officials over Hong Kong-related issues, urging Washington to stop interfering in China's internal affairs.
Economy June 28, 2020

China's economy to see sustained recovery: Think tank

The Chinese economy is showing signs of a relatively strong and sustained recovery and would see growth in the second and following quarters, according to a think tank report.

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