Int'l Cooperation July 13, 2017

China, ASEAN deepen economic, trade cooperation

ASEAN countries have attached great importance and made positive response to the Belt and Road Initiative since it was proposed by China in 2013, Qian Keming, vice minister of commerce said.

Economy July 12, 2017

SOEs post 18.6 pct profits in first half of year, official says

The central government's State-owned enterprises posted better-than-expected net profits of 535.32 billion yuan ($78.66 billion) in the first half of the year.

Economy July 12, 2017

SCIO briefing on half-year central SOE performance

SCIO holds a press conference on half-year central SOE performance at 3 PM on July 11.

Int'l Cooperation July 11, 2017

14th China-ASEAN Expo set for September

China's State Council Information Office announced on July 10 that the 14th CAEXPO and the China-ASEAN Business & Investment Summit will take place in Nanning from September 12 to 15.

Society July 7, 2017

Internet Plus aids poverty reduction

China will make full use of Internet Plus to involve people from all walks of life in helping the remaining 43 million people in the country who live in poverty.

Culture June 30, 2017

Researchers pledge enhanced study, promotion of CPC history

Communist Party of China (CPC) historians have pledged to unearth more information on the counter-Japanese war and the reform and opening up.

Policy June 30, 2017

Guideline issued to ease shortages of medicine

China has launched a multidepartmental effort to deal with occasional shortages of some prescription drugs for patients, the State Council Information Office said on June 28.

Economy June 26, 2017

Excerpts from State Council policy briefing on June 23

The State Council Information Office holds a routine policy briefing on accelerating the development of commercial pension insurance in Beijing on June 23.

Society June 23, 2017

China pushes for long-term steady growth of pension fund

With more than 200 million people over the age of 60, pension reform is a pressing matter for China.

Economy June 15, 2017

China's economy steadies on structural upgrade

China's economic growth held steady in the first five months as key service indicators rose rapidly, suggesting that structural upgrades have cushioned long-term downward pressures.

Economy June 14, 2017

Economy on stable growth trajectory

Chinese economy remains on the stable growth trajectory, official data showed on June 14.

Economy June 12, 2017

Excerpts from State Council policy briefing on June 9

The State Council policy briefing on June 9 focused on cutting non-tax administrative fees for enterprises.

Policy May 27, 2017

Chinese ports eye one-stop customs clearance

Chinese authorities will work to promote an integrated "single window" platform nationwide by the end of this year.

Policy Briefing May 27, 2017

Excerpts from State Council policy briefing on May 26

Shantytown redevelopment and the integrated customs clearance mechanism were two topics highlighted at the State Council's policy briefing on May 26.

Economy May 25, 2017

Excerpts from State Council policy briefing on May 24

Domestic and foreign companies are equal in the "Made in China 2025" strategy, Vice Minister of Industry and Information Technology Xin Guobin said at the State Council policy briefing on May 24.

Economy May 18, 2017

Chinese economy shows firming signs amid restructuring efforts

A slew of upbeat economic data pointed to latest restructuring achievements and provided fresh stabilization signs for the Chinese economy.

Economy May 12, 2017

SCIO briefing on production capacity cooperation under B&R Initiative

The State Council Information Office gave a press conference about the Belt and Road Initiative.

Economy May 12, 2017

Chinese banks play increasing role in 'Belt and Road' projects

Chinese banks have provided significant financial services support to the projects along the Belt and Road Initiative.

Int'l Cooperation May 11, 2017

SCIO briefing on trade and economic cooperation under B&R Initiative

The State Council Information Office holds a press conferenceon trade and economic cooperation under B&R Initiative in Beijing, on May 10.

Sci-Tech May 11, 2017

Belt and Road Initiative in a scientist's eyes

Science and technology can hold the key to overcoming developmental challenges for countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, according to the chief of China’s leading science academy Bai Chunli.

Int'l Cooperation May 11, 2017

More Belt & Road FTAs coming

China will continue to push forward free trade agreement talks with more than 20 economies along the Belt and Road Initiative this year after clinching 11 such deals in the region, senior commerce officials said on May 10.

Economy May 11, 2017

China's trade with Belt & Road countries hit 20 trln yuan

China's trade with Belt and Road countries reached about 20 trillion yuan during 2014-2016, said Vice Commerce Minister Qian Keming at a press conference.

Sci-Tech May 9, 2017

Science, innovation cooperation to benefit Belt and Road countries

China aims to complete a basic cooperation network in science and technology for countries involved in the Belt and Road Initiative by 2030.

Economy May 9, 2017

SOEs to take lead role along Belt and Road

China's central SOEs will be the country's major force driving the Belt and Road Initiative, with their respective projects, plans and business layouts all in place by 2020.

Sci-Tech May 2, 2017

China now has the capacity to build a space station

The head of the office of China's Manned Space Program announced the country has completed all four space missions designed for its space laboratory.

Economy April 27, 2017

Industrial output increases 6.8% in Q1

China's industries enjoyed steady growth with enterprises' profits rising rapidly in the first quarter of the year, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said on April 26.

Press Briefing April 26, 2017

China improves IPR protection

China has taken steps to better protect intellectual property rights (IPR) as part of larger effort to create a more innovative economy.

Press Briefing April 25, 2017

China unveils results of first geoinformation survey

China boasts a total of 7.56 million square kilometers of vegetation cover, while buildings cover 153,000 square kilometers of land.

Economy April 19, 2017

SCIO press briefing on Q1 economic performance

The State Council Information Office held a press conference on Q1 economic performance.

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The Directory of Spokespersons of Governments of Provinces, Autonomous Regions and Centrally Administered Municipalities in 2017