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China slams US export controls and long-arm jurisdiction

An aerial drone photo shows a view of the Tangshan Port in North China’s Hebei province. [Photo/Xinhua] China on Friday firmly opposed the United States’ abuse of export control measures and long-arm jurisdiction, pledging to take necessary measures to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of its businesses, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The…

Hong Kong presents maritime plans on shipping chamber’s first anniversary

Leung Chun-ying, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, says that, as a Special Administrative Region of a major shipbuilding and global shipping power, Hong Kong shoulders significant responsibilities. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] As a special administrative region of a major shipbuilding and global shipping power, Hong Kong shoulders significant…

HK lures over 100 key firms to establish base in SAR

Photo taken on May 12, 2025 shows the scenery on both sides of Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong. [Photo/Xinhua] The government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has successfully attracted over 100 global strategic enterprises to establish a presence in the city, which is expected to bring in over HK$60 billion ($7.71 billion) in…

Visa-free policies help attract more visitors

BEIJING/GUANGZHOU — China’s inbound tourism witnessed significant growth during the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, fueled by visa facilitation policies and a rich array of cultural and tourism activities. Beijing welcomed 25 million visitors during the holiday, generating tourism revenue of 31.65 billion yuan ($4.45 billion), with those figures up 3.6 percent and…

Export controls on rare earths announced

China will impose export controls on a range of rare earth technologies, covering mining, smelting and the recycling of secondary resources, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday. Approved by the State Council, China’s Cabinet, the new measures mandate that overseas organizations and individuals must obtain a dual-use item export license from the ministry before…

China adds 14 foreign entities to unreliable entity list

BEIJING – China on Thursday announced placing 14 foreign entities, including Dedrone by Axon and TechInsights Inc and its branches, on an unreliable entity list, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The foreign entities are prohibited from engaging in import and export activities related to China, and are forbidden from making new investments in China,…

China announces new export control measures

New export control measures will be imposed on products linked to superhard materials, rare earth-related equipment and materials, and batteries, the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs announced on Thursday.  Starting on Nov 8, the export of items involving superhard materials, equipment and raw materials associated with rare earths, five medium and…

Urban renovation sees rosy outlook

A residential property is under construction in Shanghai’s Huangpu district, on Sept 22, 2025. [Photo/VCG] As Chinese cities enter a new era driven by urban regeneration, property developers focusing on high-quality development of existing urban areas are finding themselves better positioned than ever, senior executives of Shanghai-based Shui On Land Ltd said. Aiming at playing…

8-day holiday showcases robust economic vitality

Visitors explore Taiping Street, one of the most popular sites in Changsha, Hunan province, on Oct 4, 2025. [Photo/VCG] BEIJING — The 2025 “super golden week”, combining the National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays, demonstrated China’s vibrant consumption and sustained economic momentum, underscoring the country’s transition toward high-quality development. Cultural push Across China, the synergy…

Hainan FTP boosts global trade hub

The first tumor ablation surgery guided by magnetic resonance is carried out at Bo’ao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone in Hainan Free Trade Port in April 2024. YUAN CHEN/FOR CHINA DAILY Hainan Free Trade Port is accelerating its transformation into a global trade and services hub, with preferential tax and zero-tariff policies fueling double-digit growth…