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

Nearly 4,800 foreign-funded companies expand investment in China in H1

​Almost 4,800 foreign-funded enterprises made additional investments in China in the first half (H1) of 2026, reflecting their continued confidence in the Chinese market, Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong said on Thursday.

July 23, 2026