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BOC boosts corporate globalization with innovative payroll solutions

A picture of BOC Global Payroll Solution Launch Ceremony. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Bank of China, one of the “big four” State-owned commercial banks in the country, unveiled on Wednesday its global payroll solutions, aiming to better address the outbound reach of Chinese companies. The launch ceremony was part of the ongoing 8th China International…

CIIE media center amazes intl journalists

The 8th China International Import Expo is now ongoing in Shanghai from Wednesday through Monday. The media center, aiming to enhance the reporting experience for domestic and international journalists through smart technology and thoughtful services, amazes users from home and abroad. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor

Chinese premier reaffirms commitment to opening up at import expo

SHANGHAI — Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday reaffirmed that the country will continue to seek high-quality growth and unswervingly promote high-standard opening up, making new contributions to the world economy. Li made the remarks during his keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) and the Hongqiao International…

China to lift tariffs on certain US imports starting Nov 10

China will lift the additional tariffs imposed on certain imported US goods, effective from 1:01 pm on Nov 10, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council said in a statement on Wednesday. The decision aligns with the consensus reached during China-US economic and trade consultations and follows relevant domestic laws and regulations, including China’s…

China’s service trade grows 7.6% in first three quarters

BEIJING — China’s service trade maintained steady growth in the first three quarters of the year, with total imports and exports reaching nearly 5.94 trillion yuan ($838 billion), up 7.6 percent year-on-year, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday. Specifically, service exports rose 14.4 percent to over 2.6 trillion yuan, while imports increased 2.8 percent…

Higher-level opening-up to offer new possibilities

This photo taken on Nov 3, 2025 shows the autumn scenery in Beijing. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s drive to advance reform and development through higher-level opening-up — a priority for the country’s development over the next five years — will unlock fresh momentum for multinational corporations and trading partners, business leaders and market watchers said. Highlighting the…

Adidas Global CEO: China’s Creativity Exceeds Expectations

In an exclusive interview with China Daily, Adidas Global CEO Bjoern Gulden said that the creative power emerging from China has surpassed expectations. Once known primarily as the “world’s factory,” China has now become a hub of innovation, where universities, manufacturers, and startups are generating ideas that rapidly reach global markets through advanced supply chains.…

China can use imports as a ‘bridge between domestic and international markets’, expert says

As global trade faces rising geopolitical and technological challenges, China’s import strategy is expected to focus on strengthening supply chain resilience and promoting digital and green trade, experts said. Their remarks came as the 2025 China Import Development Report was released on Sunday in Beijing. By analyzing the latest trends in China’s import landscape, the…

8th CIIE to kick off in Shanghai with enhanced media experience

The media center of the China International Import Expo, aiming to enhance reporting experience for domestic and international journalists through smart technology and thoughtful services, opens its doors on Monday. [Photo by Zhu Jiayi/for chinadaily.com.cn] The 8th China International Import Expo is set to take place in Shanghai from Wednesday through Monday, with the media…

Guangxi’s non-timber economy sees huge growth in past decade

The Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region has seen a remarkable boom in its forest-based non-timber economy in the past almost a decade, as it strives to tap its potential in benefiting people economically in areas with rich forest resources. By the end of 2024, the region has seen the output value of the economy reach 138.8…