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China imposes export controls on critical materials

China has imposed export controls on materials such as tungsten, tellurium, bismuth, molybdenum and indium, effective Tuesday, according to a joint statement from the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs. As a major producer and exporter of these materials, China’s move aligns with international practices, a spokesperson from the MOC said. China…

China adds two US firms to unreliable entity list

China has placed two United States enterprises – PVH Corp and Illumina Inc – on its unreliable entity list, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Tuesday. PVH Corp, a clothing company that owns brands such as Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein, and biotechnology company Illumina Inc, have violated the principles of market-oriented transactions, the ministry…

China to file lawsuit against latest tariffs

China will file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization and take necessary countermeasures to safeguard its own rights and interests, the Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday after the United States announced it would impose a 10 percent additional tariff on goods from China. The Ministry of Commerce said this move fails to solve…

Festive atmosphere boosts consumption in Dalian

People browse for goods at a mall in Dalian, Liaoning province, on Feb 2, 2025, as the city embraces the festive spirit of Spring Festival. [Photo by Zou Hong/chinadaily.com.cn] Shopping centers in Dalian, Liaoning province, are adorned with festive decorations, offering a variety of products to meet the surging demand during the Spring Festival holiday…

China to file WTO lawsuit and counter US tariffs

China will file a lawsuit with the World Trade Organization and take necessary countermeasures to safeguard its rights and interests, the Ministry of Commerce said on Sunday after the United States announced it would impose 10 percent additional tariffs on goods from China. The Ministry of Commerce said in a statement that the unilateral imposition…

Guardians of the railway freight trains

Spring Festival holds great significance for Chinese people, symbolizing a special time for family reunions. As Chinese New Year approaches, a dedicated group of people contribute immensely to serving the greater good — working tirelessly on the frontlines of the railway freight sector. In order to ensure that goods passing through the Harbin depot reach…

China’s cultural sector posts stable growth in 2024

People shop at the Beicang Cultural and Creative Block in Jiangbei district of Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality, Feb 15, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING — China’s cultural industry maintained its steady expansion in 2024, with new business models continuing to flourish, official data showed Monday. The surveyed 78,000 enterprises in the sector generated a combined revenue of…

Chinese provinces set tailored plans to support emerging, future industries

This photo taken on Feb 1, 2024 shows a NEV production line at the Nio Second Advanced Manufacturing Base in Hefei, East China’s Anhui province. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING — Chinese provinces have outlined plans this year to strengthen support for tech-intensive industries, most of which are tailored to local conditions. In their annual government work reports…

First-store economy going full throttle

People tour the Canton Tower business area during its debut in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Dec 28. WU WENJUN/FOR CHINA DAILY As new brands become key in driving traffic to China’s urban commercial spaces, the sustained rise of the “first-store economy” has further stimulated consumer appetite. First-store economy refers to a model in which various regions…

Zhejiang to cultivate 20 ‘Eagle Enterprises’ in 2025

A worker deposits fabric products into a three-dimensional warehouse at a company in Keqiao district of Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, on March 14, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] HANGZHOU — Zhejiang, a major manufacturing province in eastern China, plans to cultivate 20 new “Eagle Enterprises”, or industry leaders, predominantly from the private sector, in 2025. This initiative aims to…