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  • China's primary-level healthcare institutions handle 52.6% of medical visits in 2025

    In 2025, China's primary-level healthcare institutions handled 5.56 billion patient visits, accounting for 52.6% of all medical visits to the country's medical facilities. The continued rise in both volume and share indicates that the tiered medical service system is becoming increasingly effective, said Zheng Zhe, vice minister of the National Health Commission, at a policy briefing on Monday.

    April 13, 2026

  • China expands healthcare access nationwide

    China has significantly improved the accessibility of healthcare services, as more than 1.1 million medical and health institutions cover both urban and rural areas, basic medical services reach 1.4 billion people, and over 90% of residents can get to their nearest healthcare facility within 15 minutes, an official said Monday.

    April 13, 2026

  • Nation expands pilot FTZ network to 23

    China has expanded its pilot free trade zone network to 23 with the addition of a new one in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region, the latest move in the country's sustained push for high-standard opening-up, officials and experts said on Friday.

    April 13, 2026

  • China moves to build Inner Mongolia pilot FTZ into opening-up hub

    ​China's commerce ministry and Inner Mongolia officials on Friday laid out details for developing the newly established China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot Free Trade Zone (FTZ), pledging efforts to turn it into a hub of opening up and a model of high-quality development.

    April 13, 2026

  • China (Inner Mongolia) Pilot FTZ officially launched

    China has officially launched its newest pilot free trade zone (FTZ) in Inner Mongolia autonomous region. As the country's 23rd pilot FTZ, it is strategically positioned to become a key hub for trade with Mongolia, Russia, and beyond. The zone will focus on innovative border trade, stronger international logistics services, and a range of other forward-looking initiatives.

    April 10, 2026

  • China's consumer products expo to drive inbound spending

    As China's inbound shopping continues to grow, the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan will offer a platform for visitors to explore everything from AI-powered gadgets to traditional ceramics and silk.

    April 1, 2026

  • From duty-free boom to new lifestyles: Hainan FTP fuels consumption upgrades

    The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is unleashing fresh consumption momentum following the launch of its island-wide special customs operations. With a multi-layered duty-free system and innovative scenarios, the region is driving upgrades in domestic and global consumption, officials said at a Monday briefing.

    March 31, 2026

  • Consumer expo to serve as testing ground for Hainan Free Trade Port

    Buoyed by the greater openness of the Hainan Free Trade Port, the China International Consumer Products Expo has established itself as a fast track for global goods to enter the vast Chinese market while turning an increasing number of exhibitors into long-term investors, officials and executives said on Monday.

    March 31, 2026

  • Consumer expo to underline Chinese market's enduring appeal

    ​The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) is set to reaffirm the lasting appeal of the Chinese market, with robust international participation underscoring global businesses' continued confidence in the world's second-largest economy.

    March 31, 2026

  • 6th China International Consumer Products Expo to open in April

    The sixth China International Consumer Products Expo will be held in Hainan from April 13 to 18, an official said at a press briefing in Beijing on Monday. The event will be China's first major expo since it launched its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), and the first to take place in Hainan since the province launched island-wide special customs operations.

    March 30, 2026

  • Global exhibitors drawn to 6th China Intl Consumer Products Expo

    ​International exhibits will account for 65 percent of the total at the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo, up 20 percentage points from last year, a Chinese official said Monday.

    March 30, 2026

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 2026 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing to highlight full integration of technological, industrial innovation

    ​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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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