“Protectionism is rising worldwide, and the global trading system is in a state of crisis. In these circumstances, broad-based free trade and economic partnerships are important,” said Atsushi Ijuin, lead economist at the Japan Center for Economic Research, at the 2025 RCEP Media & Think Tank Forum on May 25. He stated that the RCEP…
This year marks the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations. The past 50 years have witnessed the epic journey of China-EU economic and trade cooperation, which has achieved remarkable success and served as the “ballast” and “propellant” of China-EU relations. China-EU bilateral trade volume expanded 326 times from $2.4 billion at the beginning of the…
The 7th All-China Young Entrepreneurs Conference was held on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] At the 7th All-China Young Entrepreneurs Conference held on Tuesday in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province, prominent Chinese business leaders, industry experts and government officials delivered a key message to the country’s next generation of private entrepreneurs: when faced with pressure,…
Job seekers attend a job fair held at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics on April 13, 2025. [Photo/VCG] Shanghai is stepping up efforts to assist university and college graduates in securing jobs or launching businesses by providing solid support, according to thepaper.com on Tuesday. Recently, Shanghai issued 29 specific measures to establish a…
The Ninth Meeting of the BRICS Industry Ministers held in Brasilia, Brazil earlier this month. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China is willing to strengthen cooperation with BRICS members in emerging sectors such as artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing and biopharmaceuticals, while prioritizing green technology partnerships in renewable energy domains including electric vehicles, solar and hydrogen power,…
Workers cast off the ropes for a ship bound for ASEAN countries at a container dock of Qingdao Port in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong province, April 30, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] KUALA LUMPUR — In a significant stride toward regional economic integration, China and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations have completed negotiations on an…
Employees work on a production line at Edwards’ manufacturing plant in Qingdao, Shandong province, on May 16. LIU CHUAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Foreign corporations are leveraging the industrial ecosystem, policy support and growing market potential of China to drive innovation and sustainable growth in the country. From pharmaceuticals to advanced manufacturing, companies like AstraZeneca, Edwards and…
China’s economy is maintaining strong momentum as major industrial enterprises posted accelerating growth in April, official data showed on Tuesday, suggesting robust economic resilience despite trade concerns. Officials and economists said the positive trends underscore the effectiveness of stimulus policy measures in cushioning the impact of the United States’ tariff hikes and stabilizing market expectations.…
An aerial drone photo shows visitors enjoying the cityscape at The Stage, a new observation deck atop White Magnolia Plaza in Shanghai, East China, April 14, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] China will sharpen its focus on building a unified national market and curbing unhealthy market competition, according to the annual meeting of the expert advisory group of…
Ziqi Zhong, a doctoral researcher at the London School of Economics and Political Science, has been appointed as a visiting professor at Southwestern University of Finance and Economics in China, helping to expand the latter’s global leadership in digital legal studies. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] As China’s digital economy rapidly develops, the country is intensifying…