On June 5, the Chancay Port in Peru officially started commercial operations, marking a landmark moment not only in China-Peru cooperation but also in the broader Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) framework in Latin America.
Editor's Note: The 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) is being held in Changsha, Central China's Hunan Province from June 12 to 15. The latest edition of the expo gathers representatives from 44 African countries, six international organizations, and 23 Chinese provinces, autonomous regions and cities, as well as about 2,800 enterprises from China and Africa. As key players in the Global South, China and Africa aim to further tap into huge growth potential. The two sides will work together to create more great stories about China-Africa cooperation for high-quality development and send a strong message of solidarity and collaboration among members of the Global South, and the cooperation has injected certainty into global development.
It is reported that the departure tax refund policy has been upgraded again, and many netizens are envious that overseas tourists can come to China and enjoy a pleasant shopping spree. What benefits can the "upgraded" departure tax refund policy bring to overseas tourists? And what impact will it have on domestic consumers? This is a question posed by a reader on people.cn.
Chinese chipmaker Yangtze Memory Technologies Co (YMTC) recently filed a lawsuit in a federal court based in Washington DC, accusing the US chip company Micron Technology of spreading false claims that YMTC's chips pose a threat to US national security, Reuters reported on Monday.
A Shenzhen-based tech company's general-purpose intelligent humanoid robot, with a self-developed large model, has been deployed in an automotive factory, performing intelligent tasks across multiple scenarios, including quality inspection, assembly, logistics, and maintenance. This marks the first full-scenario validation of a domestically developed embodied large model in automotive manufacturing, the Global Times has learned.
China's manufactured equipment exports remained robust in the first five months of the year, providing solid support for the country's foreign trade growth.
A garment factory in Yiyang county, Shangrao city, East China's Jiangxi Province, which is accused of producing "sun-protective" clothing that fails to block ultraviolet rays — was shut down by local market regulator on Monday, after being exposed by the state broadcaster CCTV on Sunday.
China is willing to strengthen its already broad ties with major business associations and trade and investment promotion institutions in South Asian countries, carry out trade and investment promotion activities, and continuously expand its circle of friends in the region, Vice Minister of Commerce Yan Dong said on Friday.
Editor Notes: As of June 1, China has granted unilateral visa-free entry to a total of 43 countries in Asia, Europe as well as in Latin America and the Caribbean. The steadily growing visa-free list underscores China's firm commitment to advancing high-level opening-up. With China's constantly expanding visa-free “circle of friends” and continuously upgrading services come greater people-to-people exchanges as well as robust business activities, as demonstrated by these graphics.
Cartier, the luxury jewelry brand, had its website hacked and some client data stolen, it told customers in an email, Reuters reported on Wednesday.
China saw a robust growth in travel and tourism-related consumption during the just-concluded Dragon Boat Festival holiday, as the country's cultural appeal and spending momentum continued to draw crowds across major cities and provinces, official data released on Tuesday revealed.
Chinese researchers have achieved a major breakthrough in quantum secure direct communication (QSDC) by constructing a 300-kilometer fully connected network, according to a statement the research team sent to the Global Times on Monday.
China is expanding cooperation with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka in areas such as industrial and supply chains during the visit of Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao to the two countries, during which several cooperation documents were signed, according to press releases from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM).
Farmers are all smiles while displaying fresh peaches in Wangwan village, Xinyang, Central China's Henan Province, on May 29, 2025. The Xinyan government has encouraged farmers to use local resources to plant more fruit trees to earn more income and improve living standards Photo: VCG
Citizens in Weinan, Northwest China's Shaanxi Province purchase sweet wormwood ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival to pray for blessings and ward off misfortune on May 29, 2025. One of the customs associated with the festival is hanging sweet wormwood, which possesses a distinct fragrance and is known for its mosquito and insect-repellent properties. Photo: VCG
Chinese tech startup DeepSeek released an update to its R1 reasoning model on Thursday, drawing growing attention from multiple media outlets, with some of them saying that the latest move is set to ramp up competition with OpenAI.
China on Thursday announced a plan to establish an artificial intelligence (AI) application cooperation center together with member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and pledged to ramp up cooperation in providing open-source services among them in order to deepen technology integration.
The anti-dumping investigation on certain brandy imported from the EU launched by China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) is scheduled to conclude on July 5, 2025, He Yongqian, a MOFCOM spokesperson, said on Thursday, noting that the investigating authority is currently reviewing prices undertaking applications voluntarily submitted by EU exporters.
Editor's Note: The global economy faces profound shifts as rising unilateralism challenges the multilateral trade order. How should countries respond to these challenges? What is China's role in safeguarding the multilateral trading system? In an exclusive interview with the Global Times (GT), Nan Li Collins (Li), senior director of the Division on Investment and Enterprise at UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) and chair of the UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative, shared his views.
Since the start of the year, the US has introduced a series of unilateral measures, rekindling global trade tensions. In particular, the so-called "reciprocal tariff" policy has posed a grave threat to the stability of global supply chains and the global economy. As the global economy is facing multiple challenges such as geopolitical risks, the resurgence of protectionism, and supply chain restructuring, stable, open, and mutually beneficial cross-regional cooperation is particularly valuable.
As a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Indonesia's Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway (HSR), locally dubbed "Whoosh," has slashed travel times between the nation's bustling capital Jakarta and the cultural hub of Bandung from over three hours to just 40 minutes.
Commenting on recent EC's investigation whether anti-dumping measures are warranted on imports of tires for passenger cars and light lorries from China, MOFCOM spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday that China is deeply concerned over the investigation, noting that trade protectionist measures will only increase the burden on consumers, create trade barriers and disrupt the stability and smooth functioning of value and supply chains, ultimately harming both sides.
China's commercial space company Beijing Sepoch Technology Co (Sepoch) announced on Thursday that the nation's first reusable rocket featuring liquid oxygen-methane propulsion, a full-scale stainless steel structure, and offshore soft landing recovery successfully completed its maiden sea-based flight and recovery test.
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang said during a quarterly earnings calls on Wednesday that the US' export control policy on AI chips to China was "clearly wrong," noting that China's AI will move on with or without US chips due to its abundant AI talent.
BYD, a Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) maker, is expanding its footprint in Sri Lanka with plans to introduce DENZA, its premium luxury brand, through local distributor John Keells CG Auto.
The Chinese yuan has continued to strengthen against the US dollar, with the exchange rate of both the onshore and offshore yuan surpassing the 7.17 level on Tuesday morning, the highest levels in nearly six months, according to a report from the Securities Times on Tuesday.
Several electric unmanned vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft makers are attending the ongoing 3rd Exhibition of Technology and Education in Civil Aviation being held in Beijing, and companies indicate that they are applying for the type certificate for commercial flights.
The 20th Western China International Fair (WCIF) has played a significant role as a vital window in promoting trade, investment, and opening-up in China's western regions, becoming a "shining brand" showcasing the development of western China to the world, Mao Ning, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry, said on Tuesday.
US tariffs have a limited direct impact on China's auto exports, and multinational automakers will increase production capacity in China, an analyst from Fitch Ratings said on Tuesday, painting a positive picture for China's auto sector despite challenges for the global industry amid US tariffs.
LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort on Monday held a handover ceremony, where the project team presented a key made of Lego bricks to the operations team, marking the final sprint toward the official opening of the first LEGOLAND in China.
China's first large-scale lithium-sodium hybrid energy storage station began operations on Sunday in Southwest China's Yunnan Province. This station integrates the storage advantages of lithium and sodium batteries, broadening application scenarios for sodium-ion battery storage in China and accelerating development of the new energy storage industry chain.
China and the US made substantive progress in the Geneva trade talks. The recent tariff rollback represented a positive step, reflecting China's continued commitment to de-escalating trade tensions and safeguarding global economic stability amid US political complexities. Beijing demonstrated flexibility and responsibility by supporting global supply chains and strategic sectors.
Following the China-US trade talks in Geneva, Switzerland, American companies have once again triggered a "shipment surge" from China. The wave of accelerated imports to the US is a manifestation of the intertwining and complementary economic and trade ties between China and the US.
Commenting on media enquiries regarding the US' export control on Al chips, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yongqian said on Thursday that the US is abusing export controls to suppress China, violating international law and basic norms of international relations.
US retailer Walmart reportedly plans to cut about 1,500 jobs as part of a restructuring push to simplify its operations, joining a couple of US companies that face woes amid the US government's tariff policies.
Editor's Note: China leads the global tire industry, accounting for 35 percent of the world market. Behind this massive output is a highlight intertwined global supply chain – from premium natural rubber imported from Southeast Asia to production in China to finished goods exported to markets around the world. The story of the Chinese tire industry is an epitome of how “Made-in-China” benefits the world with not only high-quality, affordable products, but also opportunities for businesses along the global supply chain, particularly those in the Global South.
Shares of Chinese mainland leading battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CATL) closed more than 16 percent higher in their Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday, marking a strong start amid a growing trend of mainland enterprises pursuing dual listings on both the mainland and Hong Kong markets to expand into overseas markets, a Chinese expert said.
US carmaker General Motors (GM) confirmed to the Global Times on Tuesday that it had stopped exporting US-made vehicles to China amid a restructuring of its Durant Guild, while stressing that it is "committed to continued development in the China market."
China's BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS) is an outstanding achievement of China's satellite navigation and positioning industries and a technological innovation for the world recognized by the UN, a spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, adding that China's technological innovation and industrial development never targets anyone.
In response to an inquiry from the Global Times about media reports that said Nvidia is seeking to build a research and development centre in Shanghai, the company responded on Tuesday in an email that "we are leasing a new space for existing employees and this is a continuation of our longstanding presence there," claiming that the company is not sending any GPU designs or core IP to China to be modified to comply with export controls.
Students interact with a humanoid robot at a primary school in Ganzhou, East China's Jiangxi Province on May 19, 2025. An industry report shows that China's humanoid robot market is estimated to hit 5.3 billion yuan ($735.141 million) in 2025, double the size in 2024. Photo: VCG
The overall development environment for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China continued to improve in 2024, with narrowing regional gaps in market conditions and improved market access, according to a report released on Sunday by the China Centre for Promotion of SME Developments under the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
Chinese commercial space firm Galactic Energy successfully conducted a sea-based launch of its CERES-1 carrier rocket at 3:38 pm (local time) on Monday, completing the first phase of the Tianqi constellation, the country's low-Earth orbit Internet of Things (IoT) satellite constellation, a move hailed as a milestone in enabling global device connectivity.
Chinese internet giant Tencent has vowed to ramp up all-round AI investments and further expand its overseas commitments, a company announcement revealed on Friday at the Tencent Global Digital Ecosystem Summit held in the city of Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province.
Visitors taste coffee at the Kunshan International Fair for the Coffee Industry 2025 in Kunshan, East China's Jiangsu Province on May 16, 2025. The three-day expo brings together more than 500 exhibitors and brands from 17 major coffee-producing regions to explore innovations in supply chains, technology and global market dynamics. Photo: VCG
On May 12, a joint statement was issued following the China-US economic and trade talks in Geneva, Switzerland. Both sides promised they will establish a mechanism to continue discussions on bilateral economic and trade relations.
Chinese cruise terminals have witnessed a surge in the number of inbound foreign tourists since the adoption of a visa-free entry policy a year ago, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
A Chinese official has called for APEC members to work together to maintain the stability of the international trade order and practice true multilateralism amid global economic turmoil.
The trade agreement reached between China and the US in Geneva, Switzerland has drawn global attention, which has received positive responses from various sectors.
This year marks the conclusion of China's 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period. The 2025 Government Work Report has underscored the importance of fully meeting the plan's objectives, setting a solid foundation for a strong launch of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).
Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin on Wednesday hailed China's consistent efforts to promote opening-up, noting that his country will work intensively with China to defend free trade in the face of global headwinds of trade protectionism.
China has achieved positive progress in its negotiations to join the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement (DEPA), reaffirming its commitment to high-standard international economic and trade rules, a Chinese official with the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said during a ministerial meeting held on the sidelines of the APEC Trade Ministers' Meeting in Jeju, South Korea on Friday.
TikTok said the company is reviewing the European Commission (EC)'s preliminary findings and remained committed to meeting obligations under the Digital Services Act (DSA), as the EC on Thursday accused TikTok of breaching EU's digital content rules by claiming that the company is not being transparent enough about ads shown to users of the video sharing app.
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he told Apple CEO Tim Cook that he doesn't want the US tech giant to build its products in India, while saying that India is one of the countries that impose "the highest tariff" in the world, US financial news outlet CNBC reported.
Seventeen Republican lawmakers urged the US' Commerce Department to prohibit further sales of equipment from Wi-Fi router maker TP-Link Systems Inc and claimed the company's connections to China have led to concerns, the Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The US lawmakers' call to ban TP-Link under false "cybersecurity" is another case of US politicians making excessive associations and targeting China with so-called security issues, reflecting their anxiety about the rise of Chinese technology, a Chinese expert said.
Chinese enterprises saw a 4.3 percent year-on-year increase in sales revenue in April, data from State Taxation Administration (STA) showed on Wednesday, as export-oriented firms shifted to domestic sales to hedge against uncertainties from US tariff policies.
China's capital market is witnessing a wave of positive developments. Just days after Chinese policymakers issued major policy measures to stabilize the market, China and the US announced on Monday that the two countries have reached what has been described by some as a better-than-expected breakthrough to ease tariff tension.
China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and four other government departments recently summoned three major Chinese food delivery platforms—JD.com, Meituan, and Ele.me—to address core issues in the food delivery industry, SAMR announced on its official social media account on Tuesday.
When asked to brief the second Workshop on #AI Capacity Building which was convened in Beijing, Chinese FM spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday at a press conference that the second Workshop on AI Capacity Building was opened in Beijing on Monday gathering members from nearly 40 countries and international organizations, aiming to implement the Global AI Governance Initiative, UN General Assembly resolution of enhancing international cooperation in AI-capacity building and AI Capacity-Building Action Plan for Good and for All.
About 5,400 companies listed on China's Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing stock exchanges have reported first-quarter results, with more than 70 percent posting a profit. An analyst said on Sunday that listed companies' better-than-expected financial performance underscores their high-quality development and sends more positive signals about new progress in the Chinese economy.
OpenAI co-founder Sam Altman acknowledged that the US is barely ahead of China in the artificial intelligence (AI) race in a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on Thursday, Fox Business reported. Chinese experts said this comment reflects the anxiety felt by some US tech giants in the face of China's rapid advancements in AI and other technological sectors despite Washington's suppression and crackdown.
China's private sector promotion law, which will come into effect on May 20, represents China's first fundamental legislation dedicated to shoring up the private sector. Notably, sci-tech innovation is included as an independent chapter among the nine chapters of this landmark law.
From the perspectives of trade structure and industrial competitiveness, China's economy has demonstrated greater resilience against the US coercion, particularly if the US government stubbornly persists with its steep tariff policy, leading the trade relationship into a prolonged deadlock.
"The taste of Chinese consumers has aligned more and more with that of Europeans, shifting increasingly towards design and lifestyle - areas in which Italian brands clearly hold a strong advantage," says Pietro Barucca, Asia-Pacific regional manager for Scavolini, one of Italy's leading kitchen manufacturers.
For the 63rd time, Milan once again became the capital of furniture and design with the Salone del Mobile. From the exhibition halls in Rho to the showrooms in the city center, the event looked as far as China and the rest of the world.
Ministry of Commerce spokesperson He Yadong said on Thursday that relevant authorities are reviewing price commitment application submitted by EU brandy exporters as well as public comments following an earlier preliminary ruling, and the ministry will make a final decision in accordance with Chinese law.
Huawei on Thursday officially introduced its HarmonyOS PC operating system, in a latest move which Chinese experts said marks a historic breakthrough in China's push for self-reliance in core technologies and has the potential to break dominance of Microsoft's Windows and Apple's macOS in desk operating systems.
While the US-provoked trade war may negatively impact emerging economies like China and Africa, it will also catalyze stronger bilateral cooperation in trade, investment and key sectors such as manufacturing, green energy and digital technology, African and Chinese business leaders and experts told the Global Times.
US chip giant Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang reiterated the importance of China's artificial intelligence (AI) market on Tuesday US time, saying that China's AI market will likely reach about $50 billion in the next two to three years, and that missing out on it would be a "tremendous loss," CNBC reported.
Moroso was founded in 1952 by Agostino Moroso, who, together with his wife Diana, established the company with the aim of producing and creating sofas, armchairs, and home furnishings.
For one hundred years, Turri has upheld an idea of excellence based on craftsmanship, quality, and innovation. A century of history rooted in Italian manufacturing tradition and the continuous search for new forms of elegance. Since 1925, the ability to interpret luxury through design and bespoke craftsmanship has made the brand a reference point in the international furniture scene.
Six state governors from northeastern United States plan to invite their Canadian counterparts to join a meeting to discuss the impact of President Trump's tariffs, according to a press release by the government of the Massachusetts on Monday, as the tariffs could significantly affect business and employment ties between the states and their major trade partner.
The Chinese toy company POP MART has captured global attention with the recent opening of new stores in the US and the UK, drawing long queues. A Chinese expert noted that this trend underscores the growing international appeal and expanding global footprint of Chinese self-developed toy brands, despite global trade headwinds.
Fishing boats return to harbors in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, on April 29, 2025, ahead of the annual summer fishing moratorium. The 2025 moratorium, spanning China's Bohai Sea, Yellow Sea, East China Sea, and part of the South China Sea, will commence on May 1, 2025. Photo: VCG
Every year, the period from April to May is a peak season for US fireworks importers to get their products from China for the Independence Day fireworks celebrations on July 4, but due to Washington's steep tariffs on Chinese products including fireworks, the US' 249th birthday's fireworks celebrations may be significantly scaled back, according to US media reports.
The US has become the biggest destabilizing factor in stoking global economic and trade frictions, severely undermining the international economic and trade order, a spokesperson from the China Council for The Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) said during a press conference on Monday.
Workers process frozen fish at a workshop in Tayang township, Qionghai, South China's Hainan Province on April 27, 2025. Since the beginning of 2025, a local vegetable vendor has utilized cold storage facilities and expanded daily output of frozen tilapia and other aquatic products to 15,000 kilograms. The company has opened export channels to African markets. Photo: VCG
Huawei's intelligent driving division on Sunday issued a safety initiative via its official social media account, urging carmakers to promote intelligent driving features truthfully and prioritize safety, echoing an industry-wide call by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) to regulate marketing practices.
China's Zhiyuan Research Institute in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, launched what it calls the world's first tri-ducted wearable electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) single-person flying vehicle and conducted a demonstration flight, the company told the Global Times on Sunday.
Even though Christmas is eight months away, the "Christmas sections" at the Yiwu International Trade Market are already packed, including inflatable bears wearing Santa hats to rows of decorated trees.
China is ramping up the opening-up of its massive services sector so that more of China's trading partners could share the opportunities of the country's economic growth. The implementation of a set of selected pilot projects has been accelerated, enhancing the replication of successful scenarios and practices throughout the country, the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday. A State Council plan includes 155 pilot tasks that focus on opening up major service sectors to foreign investors. Despite rising protectionism and volatility in the world, China's voluntary, orderly opening-up will bring greater certainty and stability.
Asked to comment on the US President's remarks that the US' tariffs against Chinese goods were "very high" and will drop "substantially," and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent 's claim that China-US tariff war will de-escalate, Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yadong said on Thursday that the person who tied the bell must untie it.
China and Azerbaijan on Wednesday signed an agreement on mutual visa exemption for ordinary passport holders in both countries, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
China's first Embodied Artificial Intelligence Robot Games will be held from April 24 to 26 in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu Province. The inaugural event is expected to be a grand showcase of the latest advancements in embodied intelligence technology, according to the Chinese Institute of Electronics (CIE), the event's organizer, on Tuesday.
The Shanghai municipal government signed a strategic agreement with Toyota on Tuesday to establish a new-energy vehicle (NEV) company in the city's Jinshan district, the latest step in Shanghai's efforts to expand high-level opening-up.
The Shanghai municipal government signed an agreement with Toyota on Tuesday to establish a new-energy vehicle (NEV) company in the city's Jinshan district, marking the latest step in Shanghai's efforts to expand high-level opening-up.
Beijing held the nation's first humanoid robot half marathon on Saturday. Although the race has concluded, buzz around the groundbreaking event continues to grow on Sunday, attracting widespread attention and sparking lively discussions among both domestic and international media as well as curious netizens.
After approximately 2 hours and 40 minutes, the Tien Kung Ultra robot, developed by China's National and Local Co-built Embodied AI Robotics Innovation Center, became the first to cross the finish line at the world's inaugural humanoid robot half-marathon, held in Beijing on Saturday.
Jensen Huang, CEO of US chipmaker Nvidia, visited Shanghai on Friday after meeting senior Chinese officials in Beijing the previous day. Huang highlighted the importance of the China market, while stressing the company's commitment to it and vowing to serve it in the best way.
On a recent sunny morning, as the temperature started to climb, the thunderous roar of machinery also appeared to be growing louder at a huge construction site on the outskirt of Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. With a towering crane periodically moving overhead, workers in white hard hats and colorful vests also moved around frequently.
Young people were found flocking to the Irish whiskey booth, enthusiastically capturing photos and sharing them on social media, before taking a sampling. "This whiskey has a rich, mellow taste with floral and fruity aromas, complemented by unique Irish spices. The offline tasting and the local Irish explanation made for a fantastic experience," said one visitor at the exposition.
"How was your day at the Canton Fair?" "I'm about to reach a deal with my Chinese supplier of iceboxes. Good quality." "I'm also looking for iceboxes. Can you share the name and the position of the booth?" "Sure." The dialogue was heard on the metro, instead of the Canton Fair complex, between buyers from Canada and Nigeria attending the 137th Canton Fair, held in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province.
During a recent meeting, China and member states of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations conveyed a resolute stance in favor of multilateralism, safeguarding the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and opposed the unilateral coercive tactics, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
According to the so-called reciprocal tariff policy announced by the US government, once implemented, the tariffs will impact 86 countries. Although the US later announced a 90-day suspension of tariffs on some countries, this decision did not eliminate the impact and uncertainty it introduces to the global trade landscape.
Since the beginning of the year, economists around the world have increasingly focused on a single term: uncertainty. This seemingly abstract concept now looms over the global economy like an ever-thickening haze.
Cutting-edge lithography machines provider ASML on Wednesday announced a nearly 20 percent quarter-to-quarter net sales slide in its first-quarter fiscal report, as the executive of the Dutch company said that the US tariffs could bring additional charges on shipments of its products.
US President Donald Trump's tariff hikes on Chinese products could put "Christmas at risk" due to US' limited toy production capacity, Greg Ahearn, president and CEO of the Toy Association of the US, said in an interview with CNN.
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 10.3 trillion yuan ($1.41 trillion). Photo: VCG
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.
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 local agriculture. Photo: VCG