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China's long-term care insurance system covers 308 million people in past decade
Over the past decade, China's long-term care insurance pilot programs have covered 308 million people and financed care services for over 3.3 million care-dependent persons, with the number of pilot areas expanding from 15 to 92, the National Healthcare Security Administration said at a press conference Thursday.
March 26, 2026
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High-quality datasets drive China's AI industry forward
China's high-quality datasets grew in number and volume, empowering AI innovation, said Liu Liehong, administrator of the National Data Administration, at a Tuesday briefing. By the end of 2025, over 100,000 high-quality datasets had been built nationwide, roughly 310 times the digital holdings of the National Library of China.
March 25, 2026
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Long-term care insurance rolled out
China has launched a national program for long-term care, expanding its social security net to include a "sixth insurance" plan to ease the burden on families caring for aging individuals.
March 27, 2026
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Surge of 'tokens' signals fresh opportunities
The artificial intelligence surge is rapidly reshaping China's digital economy. On Tuesday, a senior official in charge of data security pointed to an explosion in "tokens" as both a barometer of growth and a new export frontier.
March 25, 2026
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9th Digital China Summit to convene in Fuzhou
The 9th Digital China Summit will be held in Fuzhou, Fujian province, from April 29 to 30, Liu Liehong, administrator of the National Data Administration, announced at a press conference on Tuesday. The previous eight editions of the summit have facilitated the launch of more than 3,000 projects in Fujian alone, with total investment exceeding 2 trillion yuan (US$290 billion).
March 24, 2026
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Frontier technologies to take center stage at ZGC Forum
What could the next wave of technological breakthroughs look like? From 6G communications to brain-computer interfaces and cell and gene therapy, many of today's frontier technologies will be in the spotlight at this year's Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum).
March 24, 2026
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9th Digital China Summit to spotlight achievements, tech advancements, ecosystem development
The 9th Digital China Summit will convene in Fuzhou, east China's Fujian Province, from April 29 to 30, placing greater emphasis on showcasing achievements, releasing cutting-edge technologies and fostering a thriving digital ecosystem, an official said on Tuesday.
March 24, 2026
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China's IP financing posts strong growth over past 3 years
China's intellectual property (IP) financing has expanded robustly over the past three years. By 2025, the value of IP pledge loans and the number of borrowers rose 56% and 33%, respectively, compared with 2023, the National Financial Regulatory Administration said at a press conference on Monday.
March 24, 2026
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China's IP royalties trade rises 6.7% in 2025, exports jump 26.3%
China's total imports and exports of intellectual property (IP) royalties reached 425.35 billion yuan (US$61.82 billion) in 2025, up 6.7% year on year, with exports surging 26.3% as domestically developed innovations expand overseas, according to Hu Wenhui, deputy commissioner of the China National Intellectual Property Administration.
March 24, 2026
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China pushes for using patents as innovation incubators
China aims to establish a sustainable mechanism to promote the commercialization and application of patents, leveraging intellectual property as a "catalyst" for innovation and an "accelerator" for economic growth, officials said on Monday.
March 24, 2026
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China completes patent screening at universities, research institutions to enhance commercialization
China's top intellectual property regulator said on Monday it had completed its first-ever screening of over 1.3 million patents held by universities and research institutions nationwide.
March 24, 2026
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Official highlights National Development Planning Law's role in supporting long-term growth
China's newly adopted National Development Planning Law will better leverage the role of the rule of law in consolidating development foundations, ensuring stable expectations, and delivering long-term benefits to the country's economic and social development, an official with the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Thursday.
March 19, 2026
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China, global collaboration key themes at science forum
Global collaboration and the increased openness of China's scientific facilities and research achievements will be key themes at the upcoming Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing, the country's premier science and technology event.
March 19, 2026
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China to hold Zhongguancun Forum from March 25 to 29
The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) is scheduled to take place in Beijing from March 25 to 29. With the annual theme "Deep Integration of Technological and Industrial Innovation," the event will feature five main sections: plenary sessions, achievement releases, technology trading, cutting-edge competitions, and supporting events. Comprising over 100 activities, the forum is expected to welcome over a thousand guests from more than 100 countries and regions.
March 18, 2026
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The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) will spotlight the theme of "Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation," an official with the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Wednesday.
March 18, 2026
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China's emerging industries post strong growth in early 2026
China's emerging industries expanded rapidly in the first two months of 2026, with high-tech manufacturing and smart equipment production recording robust growth as demand for intelligent products continues to rise, an official with the National Bureau of Statistics said at a Monday press conference.
March 17, 2026
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China's NBS debuts new indicator for online goods, services retail sales
China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has for the first time released an indicator tracking online retail sales of goods and services, while discontinuing the previous online retail sales indicator, NBS spokesperson Fu Linghui said on Monday.
March 17, 2026
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New forms of consumption gain momentum in first 2 months
New forms of consumption, including online retail of goods and services, showed positive momentum in the first two months of the year, with the sector growing 9.2% year on year, the National Bureau of Statistics said at a press conference on Monday.
March 17, 2026
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China's economy gets off to robust start in first 2 months
Driven by growth in industrial production, market demand, and foreign trade, the Chinese economy maintained solid momentum in the first two months of 2026. With new growth drivers accelerating and employment remaining stable, the economy shows both resilience and vitality at the start of the year.
March 17, 2026
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China's home price declines ease in February
China's housing market showed further signs of stabilization in February as home price declines in 70 large and medium-sized cities continued to narrow from the previous month, official data showed on Monday.
March 16, 2026
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China's industrial output up 6.3% in first 2 months
China's value-added industrial output, an important economic indicator, went up 6.3 percent year on year in the first two months of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday.
March 16, 2026
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China's fixed-asset investment up 1.8% in first 2 months
China's fixed-asset investment went up 1.8 percent year on year in the first two months of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Monday.
March 16, 2026
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China's job market generally stable in first 2 months
The surveyed urban unemployment rate in China stood at 5.3 percent in the first two months of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday.
March 16, 2026
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China's retail sales up 2.8% in first 2 months
China's retail sales of consumer goods went up 2.8 percent year on year in the first two months of 2026, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Monday.
March 16, 2026
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China to advance high-level opening up during 15th Five-Year Plan period
China is committed to advancing high-level opening up and sharing development opportunities with the rest of the world during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), said an official of the country's top economic planner on Saturday.
March 9, 2026
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China to accelerate clean energy build-out during 2026-2030
China will step up efforts to build a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system during its 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), advancing wind, solar, hydroelectric, and nuclear power while launching a 10-year initiative to double non-fossil energy.
March 9, 2026
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China's five-year development targets focus on addressing people's concerns, official says
Over one third of China's major development targets for the 2026-2030 period will focus on resolving the pressing difficulties and problems that concern the people most, an official told a press conference Saturday.
March 9, 2026
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Innovation key in pursuit of high-quality development
China is committed to pushing forward its high-quality development, with a focus on economic structural optimization and quality enhancement as outlined in the country's new five-year plan, the nation's top economic regulator said on Saturday.
March 9, 2026
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Official: GDP growth target for 2026-2030 reflects pursuit of high-quality development
The gross domestic product (GDP) growth target set by the draft outline of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) has fully reflected a distinct orientation toward high-quality development by embedding quantitative requirements within a qualitative framework, an official said Saturday.
March 9, 2026
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China sets GDP growth target for 2026, eyeing stronger results
China has set an economic growth target of 4.5% to 5% for this year, while pledging to strive for better results as authorities aim to balance structural reforms, risk prevention, and long-term development goals.
March 6, 2026