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Forum examines new opportunities in Sino-Swiss cooperation

The forum attracts over 300 representatives from multinational companies, government bodies, organizations, and institutes. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Sino-Swiss Business Forum 2026, organized by SwissCham China’s Shanghai Chapter and supported by several organizations, including Shanghai Foreign Investment Development Board, was held on Thursday to mark SwissCham China’s 30th anniversary and provide a platform for…

Exploring tech advancements and culture of Henan

In the early summer of this year, the China Storyteller Partnerships kicked off its journey in Henan province. Over five days, journalists, experts and content creators from the United States, Spain, Russia, Luxembourg, Lithuania, Vietnam, South Korea and Egypt traveled deep into the province’s cities, Zhengzhou and Luoyang. Centering on the theme “Witness the Backbone…

China, US discuss potential reciprocal tariff reduction

China and the United States have agreed in principle to discuss, through the board of trade, a reciprocal tariff reduction framework covering products of equivalent scale, with products on each side valued at $30 billion or more, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday. Under the proposed arrangement, products of mutual concern agreed upon by…

China, US achieve positive outcomes in economic, trade consultations: ministry

China and the United States have achieved positive outcomes in their latest round of economic and trade consultations, with both sides agreeing to advance pragmatic cooperation and maintain the hard-won momentum in bilateral ties, said the Ministry of Commerce on Saturday. The latest developments came after the two heads of state held talks in Beijing.…

Plan to supercharge services potential

JIN DING/CHINA DAILY China has rolled out a set of guidelines to upgrade its services sector, where significant consumption potential remains to be unlocked to help rebalance the world’s second-largest economy and sustain its long-term growth, economists and executives said. For Chinese consumers, the shift promises more choice, higher quality and greater convenience, they noted.…

Shanghai accelerates the internationalization of govt services

Shanghai will speed up the internationalization of its government services by rolling out more favorable and tailor-made measures, according to a new action plan released by the municipal government on Friday. Made up of 26 measures, the action plan aims to improve its integrated government services further, which will help elevate efficiency, improve the business…

Tariff cuts to boost exports from Africa

An employee oversees an Africa-bound container vessel being loaded in Qingdao Port, Shandong province. ZHANG JINGANG/XINHUA China’s expanded zero-tariff policy on African goods will significantly boost exports from the continent to the world’s second-largest economy, helping African economies diversify exports and move up the value chain, said economists and foreign trade companies. Effective May 1,…

Financial services see new marketing rules

China is tightening oversight of online lending and digital marketing of financial products. By strengthening licensing requirements, lowering financing costs and improving information disclosure, authorities aim to better protect consumers and preserve financial stability. As the digital transformation of the financial industry accelerates, the internet has become an increasingly important channel for marketing financial products,…

Larger expo space confirmed for CIFIT

China is stepping up efforts to promote two-way investment and deepen global industrial cooperation amid rising geopolitical and economic uncertainties, officials said on Wednesday, as the country unveiled plans for its flagship investment fair later this year. The 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT), hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and scheduled…