China-South Asia trade hits new highs

Trade between China and South Asian countries continues to reach new milestones. In 2025, bilateral trade surpassed US$200 billion for the first time, up 10.7% year on year. Momentum remained strong in the first four months of 2026, with trade growing 15.8% year on year, said Vice Commerce Minister Yan Dong at a Friday press conference.

May 29, 2026

10th China-South Asia Exposition scheduled from June 11-16

The 10th China-South Asia Exposition will be held from June 11-16 in Kunming, Yunnan province, aiming to boost economic and trade cooperation between China and South Asian countries, Vice Commerce Minister Yan Dong said Friday.

May 29, 2026

The next 5 years: China's entrepreneurs reflect and look ahead

​At a Thursday group interview in Beijing, five entrepreneurs from different industries reflected on how their businesses evolved over the past five years and what opportunities may lie ahead in the next half-decade.

May 29, 2026

Immigration officers share stories of safeguarding national border

At a group interview held by the State Council Information Office on Wednesday, four representatives from the immigration administration sector shared their stories of safeguarding national border security. Their efforts have contributed to China's border stability, greater opening up, and high-quality development.

May 28, 2026

China strengthens legislation to support 15th Five-Year Plan

China will intensify its legislative efforts to provide strong support for the implementation of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), said a senior legislative official on Wednesday.

May 28, 2026

China advances legal reforms in public security, justice system

Chinese police are intensifying efforts to advance a series of legislative initiatives, including measures related to detention facilities and exit-entry management, in a bid to strengthen the legal framework for public security, an official said on Wednesday.

May 28, 2026

Judicial reform supports market economy

Over the next five years, Chinese courts plan to enhance their capacity to handle foreign-related cases and improve the legal business environment, with the goal of establishing China as a preferred venue for resolving intellectual property and international commercial disputes, an official from the nation's top court said on Wednesday.

May 28, 2026

China to refine AI-related legal framework

Chinese courts will refine judicial rules governing issues related to artificial intelligence (AI) and data property rights over the next five years, a senior judge from the country's top court said Wednesday.

May 28, 2026

China's public services reform to benefit 250 million people

China's State Council has issued landmark guidelines on providing basic public services based on where people actually live, rather than the location of their household registration, as part of efforts to support the country's people-centered, new type of urbanization.

May 27, 2026

China to spotlight opening up and investment cooperation at Qingdao summit

China's upcoming seventh Qingdao Multinationals Summit is expected to highlight the country's push for high-standard opening up and deepen cooperation with global businesses, as global corporations continue to expand investment in the world's second largest economy amid global uncertainties.

May 27, 2026

China to expand access to public rental housing

​China's Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development said on Tuesday that it will guide local governments across the country to optimize their public rental housing policies, thereby helping ensure access to urban housing for a broader range of residents.

May 27, 2026

Plan to widen public services access

China plans to expand the coverage of basic public services — including education, housing, social security and medical care — to migrant workers and other residents without local household registration in the cities where they live and work, in a move aimed at meeting public demand and advancing urbanization.

May 27, 2026

Foreign investment drawn to advantages of country's high-standard opening-up

The State Council Information Office announced on Tuesday that the seventh Qingdao Multinationals Summit will be held in Qingdao, Shandong province, from June 15 to 17, and that more than 350 foreign executives from 36 countries have confirmed their attendance.

May 27, 2026

7th Qingdao Multinationals Summit to kick off in June

​A high-level summit scheduled for next month will feature the release of a report into market prospects and opportunities for multinationals in China.

May 27, 2026

2026 Qingdao Multinationals Summit scheduled from June 15-17

​The seventh Qingdao Multinationals Summit will be held from June 15-17 in Qingdao, Shandong province. The event is expected to promote deeper integration of multinational companies into China's industrial, supply, and innovation chains, said Vice Commerce Minister Yan Dong on Tuesday.

May 26, 2026

China sees strong growth in foreign investment in Jan-April

China continues to expand high-standard opening up and unlock the potential of its vast market. In the first four months of the year, new foreign-invested firms and actual use of foreign investment in high-tech industries both registered solid growth, said Vice Commerce Minister Yan Dong at a Tuesday press conference.

May 26, 2026

30 days to CISCE: Inside the global supply chain network

Today's global economy is built not by individual companies, but by interconnected supply chains. And one photo from a recent high-profile state banquet captures that story surprisingly well. With 30 days to go until the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo, we're taking a closer look at the networks that connect industries, companies, and countries, and why integrated and resilient supply chains matter.

May 22, 2026

Fourth China International Supply Chain Expo scheduled from June 22-26

The fourth China International Supply Chain Expo will be held in Beijing from June 22-26, with exhibitors from 85 countries, regions, and international organizations expected to participate, said Li Xingqian, vice chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, on Friday.

May 22, 2026

China balances environmental enforcement with support for businesses

China has stepped up efforts since 2025 to standardize environmental inspections involving companies, aiming to improve enforcement efficiency while supporting business development, an official said on Thursday.

May 22, 2026

China rectifies 66,000 improper enterprise-related law enforcement cases

China has corrected more than 66,000 cases involving improper administrative law enforcement against enterprises since a nationwide campaign began in March last year, helping companies recover 30.7 billion yuan (US$4.51 billion) in losses, a senior official said on Thursday.

May 22, 2026

China unveils upgraded tax refund policy to boost inbound spending

China has introduced upgraded departure tax refund measures to boost inbound consumption and improve shopping experiences for overseas travelers. The new policy expands tax refund coverage, streamlines procedures, and promotes digital services as part of the country's broader opening-up efforts.

May 19, 2026

Departure tax refund sales nearly double in 2025

China's efforts to foster a more globally accessible consumption environment are paying off, with sales involving departure tax refunds for overseas visitors nearly doubling in 2025, an official said Monday. Supported by visa-free policies, easier payment services, and the "Shop in China" campaign, inbound tourism and shopping are rapidly gaining global popularity.

May 19, 2026

China keeps industrial stability and upgrading amid global energy volatility

China's industrial production remained stable in recent months despite tensions in the Middle East and global energy volatility, thanks to the country's complete industrial system and green energy transition, a National Bureau of Statistics official said at a Monday press conference.

May 19, 2026

China improves departure tax refund services to boost inbound consumption

​China is moving to make shopping easier and more convenient for overseas travelers, as the country further optimizes its departure tax refund measures in a fresh attempt to expand inbound consumption.

May 19, 2026

China's economy maintains steady growth in Jan-April

China's economy maintained stable growth in the first four months of the year, supported by steady industrial output and strong trade, according to official data released at a press conference Monday.

May 18, 2026

China's economy maintains steady recovery momentum with strong vitality, resilience

​China's economy posted a steady recovery in the first four months of 2026, with key indicators rebounding and new growth drivers gaining momentum as macroeconomic policies continued to take effect.

May 18, 2026

China's consumption maintains growth as services gain momentum

China's retail sales of consumer goods, a major indicator of the country's consumption strength, expanded 1.9 percent year on year in the first four months of 2026, official data showed Monday.

May 18, 2026

China's first-tier cities report housing price rise in April

Home prices in China's first-tier cities, namely Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, increased slightly in April from the previous month, while second- and third-tier cities reported narrowed or unchanged price declines, official data showed Monday.

May 18, 2026

China's fixed-asset investment down 1.6% in first 4 months

China's fixed-asset investment dropped 1.6 percent year on year in the first four months of 2026, official data showed on Monday.

May 18, 2026

China's property investment declines in first 4 months

​China's investment in property development decreased in the first four months of 2026, down 13.7 percent year on year, the National Bureau of Statistics said Monday.

May 18, 2026