China has placed 20 Japanese entities involved in enhancing Japan’s military capabilities on an export control watch list, a step aimed at curbing Tokyo’s “re-militarization” and any potential ambitions of creating nuclear weapons, the Ministry of Commerce announced Tuesday. The designated entities include major industrial players such as Subaru Corporation, Sumitomo Heavy Industries, and TDK…
China is likely to set an economic growth target of around 5 percent for 2026, a goal that requires more forceful measures to overcome the persistent constraint of insufficient domestic demand, a senior economist told China Daily. “A sustained period of modest price levels for both goods and capital is exerting a drag on China’s…
Record dividend payouts ahead of the Spring Festival are signaling a structural shift in China’s equity market, with listed companies placing greater emphasis on shareholder returns — a development analysts say will help accelerate foreign inflows in 2026 and beyond. Data from market tracker Wind Info show that 290 A-share listed companies — calculated based…
China’s growth potential, which is unparalleled worldwide and which is mainly propelled by improved tech competency, is the major reason why APS Asset Management has decided to go “all in on China”, the company’s top executive said. Wong Kok Hoi, founder and executive chairman, made the remarks on Feb 10, when the Singaporean asset manager…
BEIJING – China’s Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday added 20 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding Co, to its export control list to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation. Export operators are prohibited from exporting dual-use items to the entities, which are involved in enhancing Japan’s military capabilities. Overseas…
Foreign entrepreneurs investing in China focus on industrial services, energy, public utilities and resources, and consumer industries, said Zhou Xing, head of public affairs at PwC China to China Daily Website during a recent interview. Investors are optimistic about China’s full industrial chain ecosystem, with new energy and resources sectors boasting strong global appeal and…
China has urged the United States to rescind its unilateral tariff measures imposed on trading partners, and said it would keep a close eye on any “alternative measures” adopted by Washington to sustain hefty duties, the Ministry of Commerce said on Monday. While China remains committed to working with the US for mutual benefit and…
BEIJING – China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Monday that it has noted the US Supreme Court’s ruling against the US government’s tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), and is conducting a comprehensive assessment of its relevant content and impact.The US Supreme Court ruled on Friday that the US government’s imposition…
Visitors enjoy distinctive performance and interactive experiences at Yangliuqing ancient town in Tianjin on Sunday during the Spring Festival holiday. ZHAO ZISHUO/XINHUA China has witnessed robust consumer activity across sectors during the record nine-day Spring Festival holiday, offering an encouraging signal for consumer confidence as the world’s second-largest economy seeks to cement its recovery momentum,…
Visitors enjoy distinctive performance and interactive experiences at Yangliuqing ancient town in Tianjin on Sunday during the Spring Festival holiday. ZHAO ZISHUO/XINHUA China has witnessed robust consumer activity across sectors during the record nine-day Spring Festival holiday, offering an encouraging signal for consumer confidence as the world’s second-largest economy seeks to cement its recovery momentum,…