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Beijing assessing Washington offer for trade negotiations

A drone view shows shipping containers from China at the Port of Los Angeles in Wilmington, California, Feb 4, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] China said on Friday it is evaluating the possibility of trade talks with the United States, in the first and clearest indication that Beijing may be open to dialogue if Washington demonstrates genuine sincerity…

Property moves to get house in better order

A property agent (center) introduces a residential project in Qingzhou, Shandong province. [WANG JILIN/FOR CHINA DAILY] In a tone-setting conference, China’s policymakers outlined specific property measures focused on risk prevention, stock optimization and supply improvement, which is key to the stable and healthy development of the real estate sector, said industry experts on Sunday. Being…

New landmarks in Shanghai sweet home for brands

An image shows the exterior view of the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), a major venue for the China International Import Expo located in the Hongqiao International Opening-up Hub. [Photo/Xinhua] Shopping at the ZZER secondhand luxury consignment store in Hongqiao has become something of a habit for 27-year-old Zheng Tingting, as she travels frequently…

Stronger infra support, favorable policies make metropolis more attractive

An aerial view of the construction site of Shanghai East Railway Station. [GAO ERQIANG/CHINA DAILY] For a very long time, people living in eastern Shanghai’s Pudong New Area have been yearning for a railway station. And 34-year-old Zhang Xiaolu is one of them. “It takes us at least one hour to get to Hongqiao Railway…

Law adopted to promote private economy

Staff members handle businesses related to private enterprises at the government service center of Dongsheng District in Ordos City, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, April 16, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s national lawmakers voted on Wednesday to adopt the country’s first fundamental law specifically focusing on promoting the private economy, marking a significant step in revitalizing a…

Nurturing specialized talent key task

Further efforts are expected to harness policy advantages to drive the growth of emerging industries and cultivate diverse trade relationships, amid challenges to boosting domestic demand and dealing with external trade tensions, experts said. Central to this endeavor is the pivotal role of nurturing specialized talent to navigate these evolving tasks, experts added. Their remarks…

Turning crisis into opportunity: How China responds to US tariff impact

Zhang Jun, chief economist at China Galaxy Securities, said during an exclusive interview with China Perspective that China’s firm response against the United States’ unwarranted tariff policy has given confidence to other countries, and encouraged many to recognize “the side of justice, or the correct side”. Despite short-term shocks, the issue of US tariff policy…

Amid tariff hikes, US consumers flock to Chinese e-commerce platforms

A foreign merchant talks to a staff member at the 136th China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in October. HUANG TAIMING/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms have gained in popularity among US consumers who are flocking to these online marketplaces to buy products directly from Chinese suppliers amid the latest rounds of…

Resilience of export firms bearing fruit

A foreign purchaser experiences a go-kart at the 137th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Thursday. CHEN JIMIN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE Chinese exporters are accelerating digital upgrades, advancing green development and expanding connections with European and emerging markets to offset the impact of the United States’ tariff…

Li Lecheng appointed minister of MIIT

Li Lecheng has been appointed as the Minister of Industry and Information Technology, replacing Jin Zhuanglong, according to a statement published on the ministry’s official WeChat account on Wednesday. Li was appointed as the Party secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in February. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor