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Balanced trade: China's unremitting pursuit
A range of preferential trade policies newly enacted by Chinese authorities have sent an unequivocal message that China means business when it comes to boosting imports and pursuing balanced trade, which has multiple far-reaching influences that benefit the world.
January 4, 2026
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Soft power 2.0: The rise of an appealing China
2025 was a year that a new image of China quietly unfolded before vast numbers of people in the world -- not through grand pronouncements, but through mundane online and real-life encounters.
January 4, 2026
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China's anti-corruption campaign remains in focus in 2025
Throughout 2025, China's anti-corruption campaign has continued with undiminished intensity, targeting officials at all levels and advancing efforts to repatriate fugitives and recover misappropriated funds.
January 4, 2026
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China's humanoid robots step from spectacle toward scalable industrial reality
In 2025, China's humanoid robot industry moved from a phase of technological novelty to one of increasingly wide social deployment.
January 4, 2026
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Innovation is making China's traditional industries greener, cleaner
In 2025, China has continued to advance green development, leveraging sci-tech innovation to make industrial production more environment-friendly -- particularly in traditional sectors like steel and chemicals, which were once highly polluting and energy-intensive. The green upgrade of these traditional industries is crucial for building a sustainable economy.
December 31, 2025
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China eyes better growth quality, pursues progress amid stability in 2026
As China prepares to embark on its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), officials and experts are emphasizing a shift toward higher-quality growth while maintaining stability, underscoring the nation's resilience and adaptability as it navigates complex global headwinds.
December 31, 2025
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3 key takeaways of PLA's 'Justice Mission 2025' drills around Taiwan
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command on Monday started joint drills involving its Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force troops in five areas surrounding Taiwan Island.
December 31, 2025
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China holds its allure for global investors in a world of flux
Foreign enterprises' bullish moves in China speak volumes about the country's unwavering appeal amid global economic uncertainties, driven by its vast market, complete industrial chains, dynamic innovation ecosystem and continued commitment to opening up.
December 30, 2025
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Beyond exams, China envisions versatile future for students
For decades, the world has maintained a deeply ingrained stereotype of Chinese students -- one involving towering stacks of test papers and thick glasses.
December 30, 2025
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Chinese traditional industries upgrade with intelligence
Powered by big data and artificial intelligence (AI), the textile and garment industry in China is stepping toward high-end, smart and green manufacturing.
December 30, 2025
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China and the Gulf: Closer ties, broader prospects
The year 2025 has seen China-Gulf relations make notable strides, with cooperation deepening across such areas as culture, technology, and green energy, paving the way for further collaboration and stronger ties.
December 30, 2025
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UN trade official: China a key engine of global trade growth
As lingering uncertainty and rising protectionism continue to weigh on the global economy, China remains a key engine of global trade and economic growth, a senior United Nations trade official has said.
December 30, 2025
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Two-way opening up shapes new win-win landscape for China and the world
The year 2025 has been pivotal, as China, standing at the threshold of a new five-year plan cycle, has seen high-standard opening up emerge as a core driver of Chinese modernization.
December 29, 2025
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China's AI shift moves from screens to shop floors
In early 2025, the Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up DeepSeek grabbed headlines abroad with models promising high performance at a fraction of the usual cost. Yet while international discussion focused on how the company trained models and managed computing resources, another story has been unfolding inside China.
December 29, 2025
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How China powers its space endeavors
From manned spaceflight and the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System to the Chang'e lunar exploration program, China's space endeavors rely on comprehensive planning, long-term advancement, and collaboration among thousands of entities, all underpinned by such a system.
December 29, 2025
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The new chemistry of 'Made in China'
China's rise in manufacturing has rarely been associated with drug discovery. That, quietly, is starting to change -- giving "Made in China" a new chemistry.
December 29, 2025
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Decoding sources of China's economic resilience in 2025
2025 has been an uncommon year for the global economy. While much of the world struggled to regain momentum, China pressed ahead, brushing aside doubts and absorbing global headwinds.
December 29, 2025
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Stronger RMB points to resilience
The recent strengthening of the renminbi against the US dollar reflects the resilience of China's economic fundamentals and the improving stability of its financial system, while a weaker dollar has also provided external support for the renminbi's gains, economists said.
December 26, 2025
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Setting the record straight, a retrospective look at China's economy in 2025
Major international organizations, including the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, have recently raised their economic growth forecasts for China this year, highlighting the Chinese economy's strong resilience in the face of challenges and the effectiveness of macroeconomic policies aimed at boosting consumption.
December 25, 2025
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Beyond either-or: How China balances market and governance
At China's recent Central Economic Work Conference, policymakers emphasized the need for both market vitality and effective regulation, a dual approach aimed at energizing the market while reinforcing institutional discipline.
December 23, 2025
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China's 2025 space endeavors have seen new milestones
From orchestrating a groundbreaking in-orbit emergency rescue to launching its first asteroid mission and making a wealth of breakthroughs in frontier science, China's 2025 space endeavors have mapped out new dimensions for cosmic exploration.
December 23, 2025
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How China's initiatives are paving a new path to a better world
When future historians look back on the once-in-a-century global transformation and trace the underlying logic of evolving international relations, they will surely recognize Sept. 1, 2025 as a pivotal moment -- when Chinese President Xi Jinping proposed the Global Governance Initiative (GGI).
December 22, 2025
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Structural upgrading, policy support in China's consumption sector set to fuel long-term growth
As China's consumption sector expands amid structural upgrades, policies designed to stimulate spending are gaining momentum to reinforce this key pillar of the world's second-largest economy.
December 19, 2025
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China's clean power shift hailed as scientific breakthrough, spotlighting global leadership
China's unprecedented renewable energy expansion has drawn global scientific acclaim, with top academic journals Science and Nature highlighting this week the country's clean power transition as one of 2025's most inspiring milestones.
December 19, 2025
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How China's grassroots fitness boom has got nation moving
From the Su Super League to record-breaking marathon sign-ups, China is witnessing a nationwide surge in grassroots sports participation, driven by expanding public facilities, growing health awareness and a culture that values the joy and community of exercise.
December 18, 2025
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China's emphasis on green electricity powers global energy transition
In China, the world's largest electricity consumer, one in every three kilowatt-hours of electricity comes from green energy sources, powering daily life while reshaping the national and global energy and industrial landscapes.
December 18, 2025
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China's Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is set to officially launch island-wide special customs operations on Thursday, a landmark step underscoring the country's unwavering commitment to expanding high-standard opening up and advancing an open world economy.
December 17, 2025
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How China is turning sport into serious business
As temperatures drop, more regions are turning ice and snow into economic activity. According to an official industry report, China's ice-and-snow sector is expected to surpass one trillion yuan this year.
December 17, 2025
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From survival to revival, ancient Hezhen ethnic art breathes new life
Performed solo, Yimakan blends narrative and song without instrumental accompaniment. Passed down orally through generations, the ancient art form reflects the history, heroic tales, fishing and hunting practices, rituals, and moral norms of the Hezhen people, whose dialect has no written script.
December 16, 2025
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China engineers safer, smarter flyways for birds on the move
From stringent ecological conservation to an integrated, intelligent "space-air-ground" monitoring network and rigorous law enforcement for bird protection, China is rolling out an extensive system to ensure the safety of migratory birds and to strengthen coexistence between humans and nature.
December 16, 2025