Society September 14, 2023

China accelerates construction of government-subsidized rental housing projects

China has accelerated the construction of government-subsidized rental housing projects since the start of the year to solve housing difficulties for new citizens and young people, according to the country's top housing department Wednesday.

Around China September 13, 2023

SCIO briefing on making solid progress in water management and comprehensively upgrading capacity to ensure national water security

The State Council Information Office held a press conference Wednesday in Beijing on making solid progress in water management and comprehensively upgrading the country's capacity to ensure national water security.

Around China September 13, 2023

Mainland spokesperson: Taiwan's DPP authorities jeopardizing peace with arms purchases

​A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Wednesday denounced the weapon purchases by Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities, warning that these acts will only push Taiwan toward the brink of war and bring nothing but disaster to compatriots on the island.

September 13, 2023

Chinese spokesperson: No monitoring could be read as endorsement of Japan's ocean discharge

​No monitoring could be read as an endorsement of Japan's ocean discharge or give it any amount of legitimacy or legality sought by Japan, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday.

Economy September 13, 2023

Spokesperson refutes Western rhetoric of China economy collapse

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday China's economy has continued to recover on a generally sound track of rebound amid the struggling world economic recovery and a challenging and complex external environment since the beginning of the year.

Environment September 12, 2023

Minister: China sees fundamental improvement in rivers, lakes

China has seen fundamental improvement in the condition of its rivers and lakes in recent years, Water Resources Minister Li Guoying said on Monday at the opening ceremony of the 18th World Water Congress in Beijing.

Society September 12, 2023

SCIO briefing on promoting high-quality development of civil affairs work

Diplomacy September 12, 2023

China's development is opportunity not challenge, premier tells US at G20

​Chinese Premier Li Qiang told U.S. President Joe Biden at the G20 summit that China's development is an opportunity rather than a challenge for the U.S. and that both countries should strengthen exchanges.

Society September 12, 2023

179 telecom fraud suspects escorted back to China from Laos

​As of Monday, 179 telecom fraud suspects, captured in the latest joint raid operations in Laos, had been escorted back to China, the Ministry of Public Security said.

Economy September 12, 2023

PBOC: China capable of ensuring stability of RMB exchange rate

​China has the ability, confidence and conditions to keep the RMB exchange rate basically stable, according to a statement released Monday by the People's Bank of China.

Economy September 11, 2023

China's imports of major commodities jump in January-August

China's imports of major commodities, including coal, crude oil and natural gas, saw a significant increase in the first eight months of the year, amid the country's continuous economic recovery, customs data showed.

Sci-Tech September 11, 2023

China unveils action plan to step up metaverse development

China has unveiled a three-year action plan to promote innovative development of its metaverse industry, according to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

Economy September 7, 2023

Policy briefing on improving tax and fee reduction policies to promote steady and sound economic development

The State Council Information Office held a policy briefing Thursday in Beijing on improving tax and fee reduction policies to promote steady and sound economic development.

Economy September 8, 2023

China's tax and fee cuts, rebates, deferrals top 1 trillion yuan over 7 months

China has stepped up preferential tax policies to support businesses this year, with the tax rebates as well as tax and fee cuts and deferrals hitting 1.05 trillion yuan (US$145.86 billion) in the first seven months, said the chief accountant of the State Taxation Administration on Thursday.

Economy September 8, 2023

China's move to suspend imports of Japanese aquatic products justified, reasonable, necessary

China's decision to suspend imports of all aquatic products originating from Japan is justified, reasonable and necessary, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Thursday.

Diplomacy September 8, 2023

China firmly against US's unwarranted accusations against China at East Asia Summit

China is firmly against United States' unwarranted accusations against China at the East Asia Summit and has made serious demarches to the U.S. side, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Thursday.

Belt & Road September 8, 2023

Over 90 countries' representatives confirm participation in 3rd Belt and Road Forum

A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson announced on Thursday that, so far, representatives from more than 90 countries have confirmed their participation in the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation in October.

Economy September 8, 2023

China steps up tax, fee reduction to support businesses

China has ramped up fiscal policies to support the development of businesses and bolster the real economy this year, official data showed.

Economy September 7, 2023

China's foreign trade dips 0.1% in January-August

China's imports and exports in yuan terms edged down 0.1 percent year on year to 27.08 trillion yuan (about 3.76 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first eight months of the year, official data showed Thursday.

Around China September 7, 2023

Chinese academic database fined for privacy violations

The operators of China National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), a leading online academic database, have been penalized for illegal handling of users' personal information, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) announced Wednesday.

Sci-Tech September 6, 2023

Shenzhen-Hong Kong new cooperation zone to focus on sci-tech innovation

China's State Council recently released a plan to boost the development of the Chinese mainland part of a cooperation zone between the southern tech hub Shenzhen and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. This will be the fourth cooperation zone in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the first to focus on sci-tech innovation.

Sci-Tech September 5, 2023

SCIO briefing on plan for Shenzhen park of Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone

The State Council Information Office held a press conference Tuesday in Beijing to brief the media about the plan for the Shenzhen Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone.

Sci-Tech September 6, 2023

Sci-tech zone to spur GBA

China's latest development plan for the Shenzhen-Hong Kong sci-tech zone will inject new impetus into collaboration between the two cities, which will help further spur high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, officials said on Tuesday.

Diplomacy September 6, 2023

Chinese spokesperson: Taiwan has no right to join UN

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Tuesday reiterated that Taiwan has no basis, reason or right to join the UN or other international organizations that require statehood.

Policy September 6, 2023

China mulls additional policy support for industrial sector

China has pledged to consider additional supportive policies for the industrial sector and make these policies more targeted and effective to promote the high-quality development of the sector.

Policy September 6, 2023

China aims to increase supply of high-end electronic devices

China aims to increase the supply of high-end electronic devices to boost consumption and bolster the economy, according to a plan jointly issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the Ministry of Finance.

Economy September 6, 2023

China's auto production, sales post steady growth

China's auto production and sales rose 7.4 percent and 7.9 percent year on year, respectively, in the first seven months of this year, posting steady growth, according to an official from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT).

Economy September 6, 2023

China releases work plan to stabilize electronic information manufacturing industry

​China has recently released a work plan to promote the steady growth of the electronic information manufacturing industry.

People's Livelihood September 5, 2023

Out-of-towners benefit from insurance changes

So far this year, more than 70 million people who required medical treatment outside their home provinces — and previously would have had to pay the full amount upfront — were able to pay only a portion of their expenses not covered by insurance.

Diplomacy September 5, 2023

Spokesperson: China's new law to improve foreign state immunity system

China has passed a law to improve China's foreign state immunity system, stipulating the rules for Chinese courts to handle civil cases involving a foreign state and its property, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said Tuesday.