In response to an inquiry about the White House's statement claiming China now faces up to a 245 percent tariff on imports to the US as a result of its retaliatory actions, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian responded on ...

In response to the question regarding the impact of the US tariffs on China's GDP,Sheng Laiyun, deputy director of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), emphasized on Wednesday that the Chinese economy has weathered many storms, and we have all ...

In response to media query on concerns on the Taiwan island over the US hollowing out its semiconductor industry are growing, Zhu Fenglian, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, said that the concerns of Taiwan's ...

China's GDP grew by 5.4 percent in the first quarter of 2025, higher than broad market expectations as the world's second-largest economy got off to a very strong start and laid a solid foundation for the economy to achieve its ...

Hongkong Post has suspended the postal service for items containing goods to the US, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government said on Wednesday.

A worker produces metal bars for overseas clients in a factory in Zijiao township, Binzhou, East China's Shandong Province, on April 15, 2025. China's foreign trade in goods in the first quarter of 2025 grew by 1.3 percent year-on-year, reaching ...

Officials and business representatives from countries around the world emphasized their support for multilateralism, calling for cooperation at the ongoing China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE), which is being held in South China's Hainan Province from Sunday to Friday.

The US government has recently taken a risky step with its trade policy by imposing a new wave of tariffs on key global trading partners, under the pretext of "reciprocity." While many nations have expressed strong opposition, it has become ...

When a new car rolls off an assembly line in Detroit, the US, thousands of its components may originate from countries like Canada, Mexico and China. After decades under the North American Free Trade Agreement and the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, the ...

Global exhibitors and investors attending the 5th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, South China's Hainan Province, expressed confidence in the Chinese market to the Global Times on the sidelines of the expo, pledging to further expand business ...

China has reached a significant milestone in shipbuilding with the delivery of a 24,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) vessel - the world's largest dual-fuel container ship - to the CMA CGM in Shanghai on Tuesday, according to the Science and ...

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he might temporarily exempt the auto industry from previously imposed tariffs to give carmakers time to adjust their supply chains, the Associated Press (AP) reported. A Chinese expert said on Tuesday that ...

Amid external uncertainties, China will stick to joining hands rather than shaking fist, dismantling barriers rather than erecting walls, and fostering connectivity instead of decoupling, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday, stressing that China is the world's ...

The Chinese embassy in Argentina said on Tuesday it firmly opposes US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks made during his visit to Argentina, accusing him of maliciously smearing China's legitimate cooperation with other nations.

The impact of US' tariffs on Chinese robotics company Unitree is currently limited, a Shenzhen-based regional head of Unitree Robotics told the Global Times.

The US has reportedly initiated investigations into imports of semiconductors and pharmaceuticals as part of a bid to impose tariffs on both sectors. A Chinese expert criticized this move as an extension of unilateralism and protectionism, which reflects the confusion ...

As the May Day holiday approaches, Chinese travelers are showing a strong preference for short- and medium-haul overseas destinations, underscoring the burgeoning demand for a variety of travel experiences.

Recently, the US government has been wielding the stick of additional tariffs, a move that not only impacts its own economy and trade but also triggers widespread ripple effects globally, casting a shadow over the potential for a global trade ...

The US shocked the world by announcing sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" on all trading partners on April 2. However, less than a week later, it announced an immediate 90-day tariff pause for many countries and exclusions for steep reciprocal tariffs to ...

A drone assists farmers to carry crop seedlings in Sanchahe township, Qujing city, Southwest China's Yunnan Province, on April 14, 2025. The Yunnan government has announced policies to grant subsidies for purchasing unmanned aerial vehicles to boost the development of ...

Ships undergo maintenance at a factory in Zhoushan, East China's Zhejiang Province, on April 14, 2025. In the first quarter of 2025, China's foreign trade reached a record high for the period, exceeding 10 trillion yuan ($1.37 trillion) for an ...

Aiming to tackle the increasing tariff concerns arising from the US, China's foreign trade hubs have introduced new policies to stabilize foreign trade and boost consumption, gearing up to counter the impact from the external market.

Foreign businesses from a wide range of industries, from vehicles to food and beverages, are flocking to the annual China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, South China's Hainan Province, as they seek to strengthen their ties with the ...

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that the Jingye Group is a private Chinese enterprise that has business cooperation with the UK side on the basis of market principles, in response to a media inquiry regarding the ...

China and the EU share extensive common interests and vast opportunities for cooperation in multiple areas since their combined economic output exceeds one-third of the world's total, and both sides advocate economic globalization and free trade while firmly upholding and ...

China's foreign trade in goods in the first quarter of 2025 grew by 1.3 percent year-on-year, reaching 10.3 trillion yuan ($1.41 trillion), surpassing 10 trillion yuan for eight consecutive quarters and marking a stable start to the year, as various ...

In the face of the US bullying behavior by using tariffs as a weapon to exert "maximum pressure" on all trading partners, China has firmly upheld the rules-based multilateral trading system by taking countermeasures, demonstrating its commitment as a responsible ...

In the sphere of global trade, the BRI serves as a powerful example of the benefits of international cooperation. Projects like the China-Europe Railway Express, the Hungary-Serbia Railway and the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway have significantly lowered the costs of cross-border ...

At the 5th China International Consumer Products Expo held in South China's Hainan Province, a dedicated low-altitude economy exhibition zone made its debut, showcasing cutting-edge flying vehicles.

In response to a question about the China-EU dialogue on US tariff issues, Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday that the US using tariffs as a weapon for seeking selfish gains is a typical example of unilateralism and ...

In response to a question about the repeated changes in US tariff policies, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Monday at a press conference that the Ministry of Commerce's spokesperson has already expressed China's position on the matter. ...

The General Administration of Customs (GAC) of China said on Monday that the country's imports have huge room for growth, and the massive Chinese market will always be a great opportunity for the world.

In the first quarter of this year, ASEAN remained as China's largest trading partner, with total trade reaching 1.71 trillion yuan ($234.17 billion), marking a 7.1 percent year-on-year increase and accounting for 16.6 percent of China's overall foreign trade, said ...

In response to a question about the repeated changes in US tariff policies, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian stated on Monday at a press conference that the facts have shown, and will continue to show that there are no ...

Despite disruptions and the impact of the US abuse of tariffs, bilateral trade between China and the US continued to grow in the first quarter of this year, with total imports and exports reaching 1.11 trillion yuan ($152 billion), marking ...

Chinese and EU technical teams have commenced engagement on negotiations on electric vehicle (EV) pricing commitments, Yuyuantantian, a social media account affiliated with China Media Group reported on Monday.

Commenting on a question regarding British Steel, a spokesperson from Chinese Embassy in the UK said late Sunday night that, “We are following closely the developments of British Steel involving the Chinese private company,” and have urged the British side ...

China's foreign trade in goods in the first quarter of 2025 grew by 1.3 percent year-on-year, reaching 10.3 trillion yuan ($1.41 trillion), which marks a stable start to the year, as various support policies continue to produce effects, official data ...

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng on Sunday welcomed global businesses to invest and thrive in China, as the country, with a population of over 1.4 billion, boasts vast market potential and robust momentum for consumption upgrades.

From the beginning of 2024 to April 6, 2025, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange supported 114 corporate bond issues by private enterprises, which raised 196.68 billion yuan ($26.89 billion), with 142 asset-backed securities issues that raised 91.82 billion yuan, the Xinhua ...

China's total social financing reached 422.96 trillion yuan ($57.82 trillion) as of end-March, up 8.4 percent year-on-year, the People's Bank of China (PBC) said on Sunday. The growth rate was at a relatively high level during the past year and ...

The ever-changing US tariff threats have disrupted the global economic order, creating significant challenges for traders worldwide. In response, a growing number of Chinese associations and enterprises have begun taking action to help export-oriented businesses tap into the country's vast ...

In the first quarter of 2025, China's rail freight operations grew substantially, particularly in cross-border logistics. The number of China-Central Asia freight trains rose 25.5 percent year-on-year to 3,582 while cross-border cargo traffic on the China-Laos Railway surged 10 percent ...

At the 2025 China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, South China's Hainan Province, smart tech products are taking center stage. From artificial intelligence (AI)-powered massage chairs to humanoid robots, domestic and international companies are showcasing their latest innovations, highlighting ...

UK companies are looking to enter the China market, which greatly supports UK economic growth, UK Trade Commissioner for China Lewis Neal told the Global Times on Sunday.

A recent CNBC article spotlighted growing concern among investors regarding a potential exodus from US assets, as both US Treasury debt and the dollar experience a downturn. The April sell-off in financial markets has been wider and more volatile than ...

As an important global trade fair for electronics, Electronica China 2025 will provide a comprehensive platform to boost global cooperation along the entire electronics industrial chain, from product design and development to application implementation, which will once again underscore China's ...

John Davis, a media professional based in California, the US, warned that the trade war is hitting ordinary Americans hard. "Major media outlets are reporting panic buying at supermarkets, while car dealerships are even seeing a run on imported vehicles," ...

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Sunday that the US' move to exempt "reciprocal tariffs" on some products is a "small step" for the US to correct its erroneous practice, while urging the US to make a "big step" ...

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Sunday urged the US to take a significant step in correcting its mistakes and completely cancel the wrong practice of "reciprocal tariffs".

The 2025 World Exposition commenced in Osaka, Japan on Sunday. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," Chinese enterprises exhibit their latest technological advancements, showcasing a wide range of innovative solutions that underscore China's commitment to sustainable development ...

China issued 9.78 trillion yuan (1.36 trillion US dollars) in new yuan-denominated loans in the first three months of 2025, central bank data showed on Sunday.

The US administration has granted exclusions from steep reciprocal tariffs to smartphones, computers and some other electronics imported largely from China, providing a big break to tech companies like Apple that rely on imported products, Reuters reported on Saturday. A ...

The 5th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) will be held in south China's island province of Hainan from April 13 to 18.

At a recent investment promotion event in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Turkish businessman Mehmet Sahin was seen exchanging business cards with entrepreneurs from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries.

Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao held a video call with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala on Friday. The two sides exchanged views on addressing the US' imposition of so-called "reciprocal tariffs," upholding the multilateral trading system and giving full play ...

The US tariff will impact supply chains, and ultimately, consumers in the US will end up paying more for the same goods, Victor Cadena, executive vice president of the Mexican Chamber for Commerce in China, said in an exclusive interview ...

BRICS members engaged in in-depth discussions regarding the US "reciprocal tariffs" policy, expressed serious concerns over the trade tensions triggered by the US measures, and jointly called for opposition to unilateralism and trade protectionism during the second meeting of the ...

"Believing in China" has become a hot word this spring. "For us, opportunities exist in all Chinese cities" and "China's scientific and technological innovation ecosystem injects surging momentum into promoting global coordinated development"... The annual meetings of the three high-level ...

China's Ministry of Commerce is stepping up efforts to promote the integration of domestic and foreign trade, assisting foreign trade enterprises in expanding domestic sales. It will guide industry associations, key supermarkets, and e-commerce platforms to leverage their market advantages, ...

The latest tariff move taken by the US government is expected to significantly affect the country's consumer price levels. Tariff rates on imports from China have reached 145 percent, impacting a wide range of essential goods that American consumers rely ...

Editor's Note: As the negative shocks to the world economy and trade caused by the turbulence of the US tariffs continue to unfold, scholars and institutions across the globe are analyzing and warning about the far-reaching implications these policies have ...

The US has failed to secure a top-three position in the study-abroad environment evaluation, ranking fourth behind the UK, Singapore, and Canada, according to the 2025 Blue Book on China's Study Abroad (blue book) released during the 2025 China Study ...

As the US government began imposing substantial tariffs globally, American businesses across industries have been making corresponding responses. These changes have sparked a wave of "tariff cost accounts" online, with many US netizens sharing their bills to calculate exactly how ...

In the first quarter of 2025, China's exports of new-energy vehicles (NEVs) recorded a year-on-year increase of 43.9 percent to 441,000 units, continuing the growing momentum and showing an expanding global influence, according to data released by the China Association ...

When asked to comment on the US latest decision to further raise the "reciprocal tariffs" on Chinese imports to the US and that China has taken corresponding countermeasures, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce stated on Friday that the ...

China has filed a lawsuit against the US with the WTO after the US issued an executive order on Thursday (US time), announcing a further increase in the so-called "reciprocal tariffs" imposed on Chinese products exported to the US, a ...

On Friday, the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (SZSE) announced plans to develop policies aimed at facilitating long-term capital inflows. This announcement aligns with recent moves by major Chinese wealth management firms to increase their capital market investment and by banks to ...

China will lift the additional tariffs on products imported from the US to 125 percent from 84 percent, effective from April 12, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced Friday.

The subdued hum and silent procession of electric cars, soon to be autonomous, are set to become the predominant scene on the streets of Beijing and Shanghai, rather than in Chongqing, Hangzhou, or Shenzhen, well before London, New York, or ...

On April 4, the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) approved the proposal for the international standard IEC 63648 General Guidance on the Discharge of Decommissioned Batteries for Recycling, initiated and led by the State Grid Henan Electric Power Company. This marks ...

US stocks ended lower on Thursday, giving back gains from the previous day's historic rally as investors grew increasingly anxious over US tariff policies.

China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Thursday met with Saudi Minister of Commerce Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi and G20 Presidency holder, South Africa's Minister of Trade, Industry, and Competition Parks Tau separately through video calls, focusing on strengthening regional and ...

U.S. stocks ended lower on Thursday, giving back gains from the previous day's historic rally as investors grew increasingly anxious over trade tensions between the United States and China.

As the world's second-largest economy and the second-largest consumer market, China will remain steadfast in advancing high-level opening-up and following its own development path in the face of US tariff bullying, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said ...

China on Thursday reiterated its firm position on the US' tariff threats, after Washington on Wednesday local time paused the higher "reciprocal tariffs" on most countries but raised duties on China to 125 percent, up from the 104 percent level ...

In the first quarter of 2025, the development index for Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) reached 89.5, the highest since 2020, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Thursday. This figure, unveiled by the China Association of Small and Medium ...

At a time when US tariffs are disrupting the global trade order in pursuit of a new "America First" order, the multilateralism represented by the World Trade Organization (WTO) becomes not only crucial for sustaining global trade stability but also ...

Several Chinese businesses from various industries, including an e-commerce exporter and a toy maker, told the Global Times that they are confident in withstanding impact from the US' protectionist tariffs despite some impact, as they have been exploring other markets ...

US Treasury yields have recently surged under the shadow of the so-called “reciprocal tariffs,” continuing to unsettle markets. An expert warned that the US government's unpredictable tariff measures are eroding global confidence in the dollar and the US government's creditworthiness, ...

The Chinese A-share market continued its rebound on Thursday, with the Shanghai Composite Index closing above 3,200 points after a 1.16 percent gain. The Shenzhen Component Index climbed 2.25 percent and the tech-heavy ChiNext Index rose 2.27 percent.

Zucchetti operates in China through a company belonging to the group, Optima, specialized in software solutions for production (ERP + Manufacturing Execution System) in the glassmaking sector. Optima China is based in the city of Tianjin, with five local employees ...

Construction of high-voltage lines in China is a massive market, the largest in the world and dominated by two state-owned giants that ensure its development. What is not known outside of a small circle of industry insiders is that the ...

One million electric propulsion units for vehicles of Chinese brands NIO and ALPS, produced annually with robots guided by 3D vision; 150,000 hybrid transmission systems each year for every assembly line operating at Hycet, a subsidiary of Great Wall Motors; ...

Construction of China's first comprehensive clinical ward dedicated to brain-computer interface (BCI) technology started in North China's Tianjin Municipality in recent days, the Global Times learned from Tianjin University on Thursday.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Thursday issued a statement, stating that its members support an open, transparent, just, inclusive, and non-discriminatory multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core, and are committed to promoting an open world economy.

China held a national export control work conference from Wednesday to Thursday. The meeting noted that the current international situation is complex and severe, and the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) will work with relevant departments and localities to accelerate the ...

When asked about recent comments made by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who criticized Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo's suggestion that Europe should more closely align with China in response to US tariffs, claiming: “That would be cutting your own ...

Responding to a question on whether China would impose higher tariffs against the US, after the US announced to increase tariffs against China to 125 percent or even 150 percent, China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yongqian said on ...

When asked about whether US products entering China via pilot free trade zones (FTZs) are affected by new additional tariffs, Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday that the existing bonded policies in the special regulatory ...

In response to a media question on Thursday regarding whether China has engaged in tariff negotiations with the US, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yongqian said that "China's position is clear and consistent. If the US wants to talk, ...

China's consumer price index (CPI), a key measure of inflation, dropped by 0.1 percent year-on-year in March, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Thursday.

The US administration has reversed course on its plans to restrict exports of Nvidia's H20 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China after CEO Jensen Huang attended a Mar-a-Lago dinner last week, Reuters reported, citing NPR on Wednesday.

The US' imposing tariffs on many Asian countries have made China a more "appealing option" as companies are scared to make a hasty decision amid upheaval in global trade, the New York Times said in a report entitled "In a ...

In the first quarter of 2025, the development index of Chinese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) rose significantly, reaching the highest level since 2020, according to data released by China Association of Small and Medium Enterprises (CASME) on Thursday.

US stocks soared on Wednesday after the US administration announced a 90-day pause on some tariffs. However, market concerns persist due to a 10 percent blanket tariff on all US imports and a further tariff threat on imports from China ...

China on Wednesday voiced grave concerns over the US' "reciprocal tariffs" and their detrimental impacts, urging the US to comply with the WTO rules to avoid adverse impact on global economic stability and the multilateral trading system at the first ...

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with representatives of EU and Malaysia - the rotating chair of ASEAN - via video, respectively. They had an in-depth and candid exchange of views on strengthening bilateral economic and trade cooperation and responding ...

China and the European Union vowed to jointly uphold the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core, China's commerce ministry said in a statement released Thursday.

Chinese stocks opened higher on Thursday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 1.29 percent to open at 3,227.84 points.