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A key meeting in Beijing on April 23 brought together Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and Blackstone Group leader Stephen Schwarzman, emphasizing deepening economic partnerships amid a promising...
As geopolitical risks escalate and energy prices swing wildly, the global economy clings to hopes of steady anchors. Enter China, whose first-quarter performance under the 15th Five-Year Plan offers...
In a pivotal State Council executive session chaired by Premier Li Qiang on April 17, China took decisive steps to bolster its free trade zones and streamline administrative justice. Since the...
In a pivotal discussion on April 10, Premier Li Qiang of China met with prominent experts and entrepreneurs to review the first quarter's economic performance and explore pathways forward. The...
In Beijing on April 9, He Lifeng, the key financial policy chief of China's Communist Party Central Committee, engaged in constructive discussions with legendary investor Ray Dalio of Bridgewater...
The brewing US-Iran conflict is sending shockwaves through global markets, with skyrocketing energy prices threatening to upend China's economic recovery. According to a detailed report by Modern...
In a promising start to the year, China's economy demonstrated impressive momentum in the first two months of 2024. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics, unveiled on March 16, showcased gains...
In a recent briefing, a spokesperson from China's National Bureau of Statistics highlighted promising trends for the national economy. Building on strong showings in January and February,...
In a candid assessment during the annual National People's Congress, a senior Chinese official dissected the nation's 2024 economic growth target of 4.5-5%, labeling it 'positive and pragmatic.' Shan...
In a bold statement from China's top planning body, the nation anticipates an additional GDP value of 60 trillion yuan this year. NDRC Chairman Zheng Shanjie shared this optimistic outlook during a...
In the heart of Beijing's political calendar, the 'Two Sessions' bring together China's top leaders for crucial deliberations. General Secretary Xi Jinping's engagements with NPC deputies and CPPCC...
In a tale of two trends, China's foreign investment landscape in January showed robust growth in new enterprise formations but a slight contraction in actual funds deployed. Official statistics...
In a year of economic recalibration, China recorded a notable uptick in the number of foreign ventures while grappling with reduced investment values. Data from January 23 reveals 70,392 fresh...
Davos, Switzerland – Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng took center stage at the 2026 World Economic Forum annual meeting, articulating a robust defense of open markets and multilateral governance in the...
China's economic engine is sputtering, with GDP growth hitting a 4.8% low in the July-September quarter, marking its slowest expansion in a year. This slowdown is attributed to escalating trade...
President Donald Trump has publicly downplayed escalating US-China tensions, emphasizing a desire to assist China rather than inflict harm. In a recent social media post, Trump stated his respect for...