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Trade expert: Stability vital, China’s bottom lines non-negotiable

Business communities in China and the United States are desperately hoping both sides will effectively manage risks and enhance stability and transparency in critical areas such as export controls, technology exchange, and shipping services. Such measures are essential in providing businesses with clearer and more stable expectations, Zhao Zhongxiu, president of the University of International…

Sino-US trade talks seen as key to stability

This photo taken on March 15, 2026 shows the headquarters of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris, France, venue for the new round of China-US economic and trade talks. [Photo/Xinhua] The ongoing trade talks between China and the United States in France carry great importance for sustaining the hard-won stability achieved by…

Sino-US trade talks seen as key to stability

This photo taken on March 15, 2026 shows the headquarters of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris, France, venue for the new round of China-US economic and trade talks. [Photo/Xinhua] The ongoing trade talks between China and the United States in France carry great importance for sustaining the hard-won stability achieved by…

Share of equity assets in insurers’ portfolios to rise

China’s push to expand direct and equity financing is expected to draw further insurance funds into the stock market, with industry experts saying insurers may continue increasing their exposure to equities in 2026. The country will deepen comprehensive investment and financing reforms in the capital market, improve market entry mechanisms for medium — and long-term…

China strengthens long-term performance disclosure for mutual funds

Mutual fund management companies in China will be required to disclose long-term investment performance in periodic reports, rather than short-term returns, from May, as part of regulatory efforts to encourage value investing and strengthen investor protection. On Friday, the China Securities Regulatory Commission released revised rules on the content and format of periodic disclosure for…

Expanding demand tops policy agenda

China’s efforts to expand domestic demand this year are expected to strengthen its role as a major engine of global growth, as policies from consumer trade-in programs to income growth initiatives aim to build a more robust consumer market, officials and economists said. The strategy, outlined in the Government Work Report, sends a clear signal:…

China’s financial activity gathers momentum as M1 growth picks up

China’s financing activity showed solid momentum at the start of 2026, with a steady expansion in financial aggregates and rising spending appetites among market players, official data showed on Friday. The country’s aggregate social financing — the total amount of financing to the real economy — reached 9.6 trillion yuan ($1.39 trillion) in the first…

HKSAR should reinforce role as world’s top offshore renminbi hub, political adviser says

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region should reinforce its role as the world’s leading offshore renminbi hub to help advance the internationalization of the Chinese currency and support Beijing’s efforts of building a stronger financial system, Adam Kwok, a national political adviser, said. Kwok, a member of the National Committee of Chinese People’s Political Consultative…

China-US economic and trade talks to begin on Saturday

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng will lead a delegation to France for the sixth round of China-US economic and trade consultations, scheduled to run from Saturday to Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday. The two sides will discuss economic and trade issues of mutual concern, according to the ministry. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit:…