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Protectionism undermines China-EU cooperation

CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY As the global wave of green transition accelerates, major-power competition is increasingly intertwined with the green economy race. The European Union, once a pioneer and leader in the global green transition, is now facing growing concerns over its technological and industrial competitiveness, and remains highly vigilant about China’s position in global green…

Potential of China trade fair is explored

The China International Fair for Investment and Trade is to be built into a landmark event under the “Invest in China” initiative and a key public platform to promote two-way investment, a senior Chinese investment promotion official has said. The same official talked up its potential of playing an increasingly vital role in guiding global…

Wider opening-up to draw more foreign investment

Participants attend the 2026 Suzhou Global Investment Promotion Conference on Thursday in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. The conference was held as a sideline event to the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting. CHINA DAILY China will remain a prime long-term destination for global investors, driven by its vast consumer market, deeper opening-up and rapid advances in digital…

Beijing warns EU over plans to target Chinese products

China has expressed firm opposition to the European Union’s reported plan to introduce a new trade tool, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday, warning that Beijing will take resolute countermeasures if the bloc rolls out such a tool targeting Chinese companies or products. The response came after media reports that the European Commission is…

Talks to help stabilize trade relations with Washington

The preliminary outcomes achieved during the latest round of China-US economic and trade consultations will not only help stabilize bilateral economic ties, but also contribute to a more cooperative global economy at a time of rising uncertainties, officials and experts said. The Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday that China and the United States have…

China to file major orders for Boeing aircraft

China has announced plans to buy 200 aircraft from Boeing, “in accordance with market demand”, following the consensus reached by the leaders of China and the US. An official from the Department of American and Oceanian Affairs at China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday that aviation is a key sector for mutually beneficial and…

China to speed up development of nationwide computing network

China will accelerate the buildout of a nationwide computing network and step up efforts to develop high-quality data sets for artificial intelligence, according to a 2026 digital economy work plan released by the country’s top data regulator on Tuesday. The plan also called for the steady advancement of data infrastructure projects and support for demonstration…

China implements export controls on rare earths in line with laws: commerce ministry

BEIJING — China implements export controls on rare earths and other critical minerals in accordance with laws and regulations, and reviews license applications that are compliant and for civilian use, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday. The remarks, in response to recent US statements about critical minerals, were made by an official with the…

China to purchase 200 Boeing aircraft in accordance with commercial principles

BEIJING — Based on its air transport development needs, China will purchase 200 Boeing aircraft in accordance with commercial principles, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the United States will guarantee China a sufficient supply of engines and spare parts, a ministry official said in a statement that provides details on the preliminary…

China, US agree to discuss reciprocal tariff reduction arrangement: commerce ministry

BEIJING — China and the United States have agreed in principle to discuss, under the trade council, a reciprocal tariff reduction framework arrangement on products of equivalent scale worth $30 billion or more on each side, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced on Wednesday. The products of respective concern as agreed by both sides are expected…