China sees surge in departure tax refunds in H1 2026

China has continued to improve its refund-upon-purchase services for overseas travelers. In the first half of 2026, the number of overseas visitors claiming departure tax refunds surged 366% year on year, while the sales of tax-refunded goods and the value of tax refunds both rose 69%, said Rong Hailou, chief economist of the State Taxation Administration, at a Tuesday press conference.

July 29, 2026

China's tax support for innovation, manufacturing tops 1.91 trillion yuan in H1 2026

In the first half of 2026, tax and fee cuts as well as tax refunds under the current major policies supporting scientific and technological innovation and the development of the manufacturing sector totaled 1.91 trillion yuan (US$ 267.4 billion), said Wang Shiyu, chief auditor of the State Taxation Administration, at a press conference Tuesday.

July 29, 2026

China to expand lifelong support for people with autism

China will expand services and support for people with autism, from early screening and rehabilitation to education, employment, and family assistance, during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), an official said Monday.

July 28, 2026

China releases document on so-called excess capacity issue

China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday released a document titled "China's Position on the So-called Excess Capacity Issue."

July 28, 2026

'Excess capacity' claims rejected

Responding to the massive hype surrounding the so-called "China's excess capacity" narrative in Western circles, officials and experts said that it only politicizes trade, deflects attention from structural economic problems at home and acts as a cover for protectionist measures.

July 29, 2026

China's tax revenue tops 10 trillion yuan in H1 as economy improves

China's tax revenue rose 4.9 percent from a year earlier to more than 10 trillion yuan (about 1.47 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first half of 2026, supported by an improving economy and a recovery in factory-gate prices, tax authorities revealed Tuesday.

July 28, 2026

Tax data: Economic performance solid

China's economy has demonstrated a stable and positive trajectory at the start of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, characterized by robust growth in the real economy, emerging industries and green development, said the State Taxation Administration.

July 29, 2026

China to launch third national disability survey in 2027

China will launch its third national sample survey of people with disabilities in September 2027 to obtain more accurate data for policymaking on a population currently estimated at 85 million, officials said on Thursday.

July 28, 2026

China plans to add 1 million jobs for people with disabilities in 2026-2030

China recently unveiled a plan for the protection and development of people with disabilities during the 15th Five-year Plan period (2026-2030). It includes two new targets: creating 1 million new jobs for people with disabilities in urban and rural areas and providing 3.5 million instances of care and support services for people with severe disabilities, said Cheng Kai, chairperson of the China Disabled Persons' Federation, at a press conference Monday.

July 27, 2026

China to improve legal framework for people with disabilities during 2026-2030

China is set to improve legal frameworks regarding education and adult guardianship for people with disabilities during the 2026-2030 period, said Cheng Kai, chairman of the China Disabled Persons' Federation.

July 27, 2026

China's agricultural trade up 10.8% in H1 2026

In the first half of 2026, China's investment and consumption in rural areas maintained steady growth, while the total imports and exports of agricultural products reached US$163.78 billion, up 10.8% year on year, said Zhang Xingwang, vice minister of agriculture and rural affairs, at a press conference Friday.

July 27, 2026

China to expand autism support with early screening, special education programs

China will step up support for people with autism over the next five years, expanding early screening and intervention services for children and increasing the availability of specialized education programs, an official said on Monday.

July 27, 2026

China to foster smart rehabilitation powered by brain-computer interface

China will support rehabilitation training for people with disabilities by fostering application scenarios for smart rehabilitation devices integrated with non-invasive brain-computer interface (BCI) technology during the 2026-2030 period, according to the China Disabled Persons' Federation (CDPF).

July 27, 2026

China's rural investment, consumption register steady growth in H1

China's investment and consumption in rural areas achieved solid growth in the first half (H1) of 2026, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Friday.

July 27, 2026

China to refine visa-free policy, streamline entry procedures for foreign visitors

China plans to refine its visa-free transit and entry programs while digitizing more of its border and immigration services, a senior police officer said Friday.

July 27, 2026

China-US law enforcement cooperation yields tangible results

China's Ministry of Public Security said that since the beginning of this year, law enforcement agencies of China and the United States have conducted practical cooperation in areas including counternarcotics, combating telecom and online fraud, and fugitive repatriation, achieving tangible results.

July 27, 2026

China's summer grain output exceeds 150 million tonnes

China's summer grain output reached a record 150.75 million tonnes this year, surpassing the 150‑million‑tonne mark for the first time, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said Friday.

July 27, 2026

China intensifies fight against AI-enabled crimes

As AI tools become increasingly accessible, Chinese public security authorities are stepping up efforts to tackle a growing range of AI-enabled crimes, from deepfake scams and identity fraud to the spread of AI-generated misinformation.

July 27, 2026

Intl alliance to tackle online, telecom fraud

More than 40 countries are expected to participate in a China-initiated international alliance against telecom and online fraud, which is scheduled to be formally inaugurated in September, the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.

July 27, 2026

China recorded 18,000 environment-related criminal cases and 29,000 arrests

Chinese police handled 18,000 criminal cases related to environmental pollution and damage to natural resources in the first half of this year and captured 29,000 suspects, the Ministry of Public Security said on Friday.

July 27, 2026

China records a bumper summer grain crop

China harvested a record summer grain crop this year despite unfavorable weather, while supplies of meat, vegetables and other major agricultural products remained ample in the first half of the year, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said on Friday.

July 27, 2026

Race to save autumn grain harvest amid disaster risks

China is stepping up efforts to protect its autumn grain harvest as forecasters warn of more frequent extreme weather, stronger typhoons and a developing El Nino that could bring greater uncertainty to agricultural production in the coming months.

July 27, 2026

Crime falls by double digits in first half of 2026

The numbers of criminal and public security cases in China fell by 16.5 percent and 11.3 percent year-on-year, respectively, in the first half of this year, reflecting a continued improvement in social stability, a senior police official announced on Friday.

July 24, 2026

China to launch international alliance against telecom and online fraud

China will launch an international alliance to combat telecom and online fraud, with more than 40 countries having expressed willingness to participate, a public security official said at a press conference Friday. The alliance aims to strengthen practical cooperation, intelligence sharing, and joint operations.

July 24, 2026

China to initiate international alliance against telecom, online fraud

​China will initiate an international alliance against telecom and online fraud, with its establishment planned for September at the 2026 Conference of the Global Public Security Cooperation Forum.

July 24, 2026

China sees further gains in public safety as criminal cases fall

​China reported a decline in criminal and public security cases in the first half of 2026, with criminal cases down 16.5 percent and public security violations dropping by 11.3 percent from a year earlier, the Ministry of Public Security announced on Friday.

July 24, 2026

China's imports from Africa rise 23.5% following zero-tariff expansion

​China's imports from Africa reached 193.8 billion yuan (US$28.61 billion) in May and June, up 23.5% year on year, after China expanded its zero-tariff treatment on May 1 to cover all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic ties, a Ministry of Commerce official said Thursday.

July 24, 2026

China's consumer market continues to expand and improve

Since the start of 2026, China's consumer market has expanded in scale and improved in quality, as the country continued to promote consumption in both goods and services, said Yan Dong, vice minister of commerce, at a press conference Thursday.

July 24, 2026

FDI stabilizes as high-tech sector surges

Foreign direct investment in China showed further signs of stabilization in the first half of 2026, with inflows posting year-on-year growth in both May and June and the overall decline narrowing sharply, underscoring improving investor confidence despite global economic uncertainties, said officials, experts and executives.

July 24, 2026

Party members share stories of serving the people

At an SCIO briefing on Thursday, five members of the Communist Party of China shared their experiences of serving the people with dedication and perseverance, demonstrating how they have remained true to the Party's founding mission.

July 23, 2026