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SCIO briefing on national economic performance in first 3 quarters

Around China October 18, 2018

Fishing to be banned on Yangtze River and tributaries by 2020

The State Council, China's Cabinet, has issued a guideline to strengthen the protection of aquatic organisms in the Yangtze River that includes a year-round ban on all fishing in the river by 2020.
Around China October 17, 2018

Hainan trade zone will boost opening-up

China released on Tuesday a plan to build Hainan into a pilot free trade zone－including substantial relaxation of market access for foreign companies and upgrading of trade facilitation－to create a gateway for opening up toward the Pacific and the Indian oceans.
Society October 17, 2018

China publicizes stories of poverty alleviation among disabled

China introduced on Tuesday four outstanding disabled people and representatives who have aided the disabled to promote their work in poverty alleviation.
Society October 16, 2018

China honors five outstanding workers

China introduced five outstanding workers at a press conference Monday as part of its efforts to promote hard work and craftsmanship in the country.
Economy October 15, 2018

China's central SOEs continue rapid revenue growth

China's central state firms continued to see strong revenue growth in the first three quarters of the year, official data showed Monday.
Economy October 12, 2018

China's foreign trade up 9.9 pct. in first nine months

China's goods trade rose 9.9 percent year on year to 22.28 trillion yuan (about US$3.23 trillion) in the first nine months of the year.
SCIO News September 29, 2018

New site for news conferences opens

Starting from Sept. 29, news conferences organized by the Publicity Department of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the State Council Information Office of China will take place at a brand-new hall located along Chang'an Avenue.
International Cooperation September 29, 2018

SCIO briefing on World Internet Conference

A press conference was held Friday afternoon to introduce the overall situation and preparatory work for the Fifth World Internet Conference.
International Cooperation September 28, 2018

China to hold 5th World Internet Conference in November

China will hold the fifth World Internet Conference (WIC) this November in the river town of Wuzhen, eastern China's Zhejiang Province, said an official Friday.
White Paper September 25, 2018

SCIO briefing on facts and China's position on China-US trade friction

The State Council Information Office of China held a briefing on Tuesday on a newly released White Paper on the Facts and China's Position on China-US Trade Friction.
Society September 21, 2018

Harvest festival helps boost farmers' pride

The newly created harvest festival, which unfolds on Sunday, will help boost Chinese farmers' pride in their craft by honoring some 700 million people engaged in the agricultural sector, grassroots officials said on Thursday.
Economy September 15, 2018

Growth indicators for August improve

The State Council Information Office of China (SCIO) held a press conference on national economic performance in August on Friday.
Sci-Tech September 10, 2018

Chinese more scientifically literate, new survey finds

About 8.5 percent of China's total population is scientifically literate in 2018, a 2.3 percentage point increase compared to 2015, officials said on Thursday.
Sci-Tech September 10, 2018

World Conference on Science Literacy to be held in Beijing

The World Conference on Science Literacy 2018 will be held in Beijing from Sept. 17 to 19, highlighting science literacy for a shared and better future, its organizer said Thursday.
Around China August 31, 2018

Ningxia celebrates 60 years of success

The Ningxia Hui autonomous region has made historic achievements in social development since it was founded 60 years ago, the chairwoman of the region said.
Belt & Road August 29, 2018

SCIO briefing on development of Belt and Road Initiative

A press conference was held Monday on the development of the Belt and Road Initiative.
International Cooperation August 29, 2018

Summit to bolster China-Africa ties

China will continue to deepen mutually beneficial economic and trade cooperation with Africa, and help the continent foster new drivers of organic growth, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.
Belt & Road August 28, 2018

Belt and Road construction brings no debt trap for relevant countries: Chinese official

The Belt and Road projects have brought effective investment to the relevant countries rather than the so-called debt trap, boosted local economy and improved people's livelihood, a senior official said on Monday.
Belt & Road August 27, 2018

China sees trade, investment growth with B&R countries

China saw expanding trade and investment ties with countries along the Belt and Road in the past five years, a senior official with the Ministry of Commerce said Monday.
Economy August 22, 2018

China's efforts to finance real economy take effect: Central bank

China's policies since 2018 to tackle corporate financing difficulties and prompt the financial sector to better serve the real economy have taken effect, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said Tuesday.
Policy August 20, 2018

China working on long-term poverty relief strategy

China's campaign against poverty will not come to an end in 2020, as the country is working on a long-term strategy for poverty reduction, an official said Monday.
Policy August 16, 2018

HK, Macao, Taiwan residents to be eligible for mainland residence permits

A new regulation will allow residents of Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan to apply for residential permits in the Chinese mainland.
Economy August 16, 2018

Goal for GDP growth to be met this year

China will keep its economic growth within a reasonable range in the year's second half, and will ensure that its full-year growth target is achieved despite the ongoing China-US trade disputes and the country's debt-reduction initiatives, according to the nation's top economic regulator.
Economy August 14, 2018

China's economy on solid footing despite external headwinds

The Chinese economy remains on a solid footing despite a more complicated domestic and external environment, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS).
Economy August 2, 2018

New platform set up for better management of State assets

China has decided to form a professional and market-oriented investment platform for better managing its State-owned assets, a top Finance Ministry official said.
National Defense July 31, 2018

China considers drafting law on veterans welfare

China is considering drafting a law on veterans welfare and a guideline on the work related to veterans in the new era, minister of veterans affairs Sun Shaocheng said Tuesday.
Culture July 31, 2018

China to further boost 'red tourism'

Chinese cultural officials on Monday pledged to further promote "red tourism" which has become a key part of China's tourism industry.
Culture July 30, 2018

Document to preserve artifacts depicting revolution

The State Council Information Office of China (SCIO) held a press conference to brief the media on a guideline to strengthen protection and utilization of cultural relics of revolutionary times.
Around China July 30, 2018

Local governments plan more steps to attract investment

Local government officials are stepping up measures to further improve the business environment and make it easier for the public to access administrative services as part of the ongoing efforts to attract more domestic and foreign investment.
Economy July 27, 2018

Real economy to get stronger government support

Proactive fiscal policy will be used further to cut taxes and fees, help ease financing difficulties for small and micro businesses and support the real economy, Vice-Minister of Finance Liu Wei said at a media briefing on Thursday.