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China’s development path a valuable example for Global South

[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China’s development experience is offering valuable insights for Global South countries seeking modernization paths suited to their own conditions, experts said on Wednesday. Their remarks came during a forum in Beijing marking the 10th anniversary of the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development at Peking University. Established in 2016, the institute…

China releases country-specific guidance on global minimum tax rules

China’s top tax authority released new country-specific implementation guidance on global minimum tax rules on Wednesday, aimed at helping Chinese enterprises better navigate overseas tax compliance. The guidance — covering Denmark, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates — aims to provide a systematic overview of global minimum tax frameworks, including legislative background, key provisions, and…

China’s manufacturing sector continues expansion, data shows

China’s factory activity remained in expansion territory in April, staying above the 50-point boom-bust line for a second consecutive month, according to official data. China’s official purchasing managers’ index for the manufacturing sector came in at 50.3 in April, edging down 0.1 percentage point from March while remaining above the 50-point mark that separates expansion…

Policymakers signal more policy support

Robots produce automotive body sheet metal parts at a workshop in Fuzhou, Fujian province, on April 16. WANG WANGWANG/FOR CHINA DAILY While China’s economy delivered better-than-expected results at the start of the year, policymakers showed no signs of complacency and vowed to provide continued support, analysts said after a high-level meeting that outlined priorities for…

Policy support pledged to help sustain growth

While China’s economy delivered better-than-expected results at the start of the year, policymakers have shown no signs of complacency and have vowed to provide continued support, analysts said after a high-level meeting outlined priorities for the next phase of economic work. Amid intensifying external uncertainties, continuing policy easing to ensure reasonable economic growth remains imperative…

Policy support pledged to help sustain growth

While China’s economy delivered better-than-expected results at the start of the year, policymakers have shown no signs of complacency and have vowed to provide continued support, analysts said after a high-level meeting outlined priorities for the next phase of economic work. Amid intensifying external uncertainties, continuing policy easing to ensure reasonable economic growth remains imperative…

African nations with China ties to enjoy zero tariffs from Friday

China will extend zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it from Friday, according to the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council. Under the policy, between May 1, 2026, and April 30, 2028, preferential zero-tariff treatment will be applied to imports from 20 African countries that have diplomatic ties with…

Support for services sector stepping up

China is stepping up policy support to boost its rapidly expanding services sector, as policymakers seek to foster a more competitive and better-structured ecosystem that will inject fresh momentum into economic growth, officials and executives said. “China has introduced targeted measures to strengthen key areas of producer and consumer services, with a focus on easing…

Protectionist act by EU seen as self-defeating

China has formally submitted a complaint to the European Commission (EC) over the European Union’s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, warning that the legislation would create “serious investment barriers and institutional discrimination” against Chinese companies, and vowing countermeasures if Brussels pushes ahead. The proposed act, according to analysts, represents a serious departure from World Trade Organization…

Solidifying the pillar of China’s economy

This photo shows the excavation of an underground powerhouse at Lianghekou pumped-storage power station in the Yalong River basin in Sichuan province. XINHUA The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) proposes a blueprint of 109 major engineering projects across six crucial domains to advance the Chinese path to modernization. Following the successful completion of…