China holds press conference to present white paper on global governance

China's State Council Information Office on Wednesday held a press conference to present a white paper titled "More Just and Equitable Global Governance: China's Principles, Proposals and Actions."

June 17, 2026

Solid foundation, new growth drivers underpin China's economic resilience

​China's economy sustained generally stable momentum in May, as solid fundamentals and strong resilience helped withstand external challenges, while growing new drivers continued to provide firm support for high-quality development, official data showed Tuesday.

June 17, 2026

China's industrial output growth accelerates in May

China's industrial output growth accelerated in May, driven by strong performance in equipment and high-tech manufacturing, whose value-added output rose 9.5% and 15.1% year on year, respectively, said Fu Linghui, spokesperson and chief economist of the National Bureau of Statistics, on Tuesday.

June 16, 2026

China's imports from Africa surge 15% in May after zero-tariff policy takes effect

China's imports from Africa rose 15% year on year in May, after China implemented a zero-tariff policy for all African nations with diplomatic ties on May 1. This marked a nine-month growth streak, a National Bureau of Statistics spokesperson said at a Tuesday press conference.

June 16, 2026

China's industrial output sees growth extended in Jan.-May period

China's value-added industrial output increased by 5.4 percent year on year in the first five months of 2026, official data showed on Tuesday.

June 16, 2026

China's retail sales of goods, services maintain steady expansion in first five months

China's total retail sales of goods and services, a major indicator of the country's consumption strength, increased by 2.8 percent year on year in the first five months of 2026, official data showed Tuesday.

June 16, 2026

China's fixed-asset investment down 4.1% in first 5 months

China's fixed-asset investment dropped 4.1 percent year on year in the first five months of 2026, official data showed Tuesday.

June 16, 2026

China's surveyed urban unemployment rate at 5.1% in May

The surveyed urban unemployment rate in China stood at 5.1 percent in May, 0.1 percentage points lower than that of the previous month, official data showed on Tuesday.

June 16, 2026

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

Home prices in China's first-tier cities, namely Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen, increased month on month in May, official data showed Tuesday.

June 16, 2026

WorldSkills contest to set several milestones

The 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai will feature a record number of newly added skill events — from drone systems to smart security technologies — as organizers seek to reflect industrial shifts and technological advances, Chinese officials said on Friday.

June 13, 2026

Nation to expand East-West program

China will expand and upgrade its East-West cooperation program by deepening industrial partnerships and broadening county-level assistance ties during a new stage of regular support,

June 12, 2026

Shanghai to host 48th WorldSkills Competition in September

Shanghai will host the 48th WorldSkills Competition from Sept. 22 to 27, gathering competitors worldwide for the biennial event to showcase their vocational skills. The competition covers six categories, including manufacturing, transportation, construction, information technology, creative arts, and services. China has over 220 million skilled workers, including 72 million highly skilled professionals, an official said Friday.

June 12, 2026

Highlights of collaboration between China's eastern and western regions in past 5 years

​During the 2021-2025 transition period for consolidating and expanding poverty alleviation gains to boost rural revitalization, China's eastern and western regions deepened collaboration in areas such as industry, personnel exchanges, and rural development, delivering tangible results.

June 12, 2026

China to deepen east-west pairing assistance for more balanced development

​China will continue to optimize collaboration and pairing assistance between its eastern and western regions, ensuring full coverage of the pairing assistance program, an official said at a press conference on Thursday.

June 12, 2026

Chinese cities shift from expansion to high-quality development

China's urban renewal is entering a new stage as urban development shifts from expansion to quality improvement. The country has set out a roadmap for the next five years, aiming to build modern cities centered on the people, with a focus on better housing, improved public services, stronger governance, and more sustainable urban growth.

June 9, 2026

Fiscal funds, bank loans both seen helping finance urban renewal drive

China will make full use of fiscal funds and bank credit while leveraging private capital as part of a broader drive to build a sustainable financing system for the country's urban renewal initiative, officials said on Friday.

June 9, 2026

China to boost urban renewal investment in 2026

China will increase funding for urban renewal in 2026, a National Development and Reform Commission official said at a Monday policy briefing. A total of 97 billion yuan (US$14.3 billion) will be allocated to renovate old urban residential communities and dilapidated housing, benefiting about 8 million households. Another 160 billion yuan will be earmarked for the upgrading of underground pipeline networks.

June 8, 2026

China to build, upgrade 770,000 km of urban underground pipelines during 2026-2030

​China will build and upgrade around 770,000 km of urban underground pipelines during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), an official said Monday.

June 8, 2026

Media professionals share insights on better meeting public needs

Five representatives from the radio, television, and online media sector shared their experiences at a Friday group interview, reflecting on how dedication, innovation, and people-centered content creation are reshaping media services and enhancing public access to high-quality content.

June 5, 2026

10th China-South Asia Exposition in June to boost business ties

​The 10th China-South Asia Exposition, scheduled to be held from June 11 to 16 in Kunming, capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province, will bring about new business opportunities through mutually beneficial cooperation, according to Chinese officials.

June 1, 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

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

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