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Efforts urged to facilitate property market recovery

China will make greater efforts to anchor real estate market expectations and help the market to bottom out and recover, the State Council, the nation’s Cabinet, said on Friday. Chinese authorities have pledged to conduct a comprehensive survey of available land and ongoing real estate projects nationwide, according to a State Council executive meeting chaired…

Expansion of US steel tariffs brings challenges, chance

The United States’ latest move to add tariffs on a range of imported household appliances starting later this month will prompt Chinese home appliance manufacturers and exporters to realign supply chain networks and diversify business layouts in emerging markets to navigate tariff challenges, experts said on Friday. They noted that Washington’s recent expanded tariffs on…

Oarmilk to expand product line beyond Greek yogurt

An employee works on a production line for low-temperature yogurt in Shenyang, Liaoning province, in September 2021. CHINA DAILY As China’s chilled yogurt market undergoes a health-focused shift, Oarmilk Greek Yogurt has stood out for its high-protein positioning, targeting mid-income families who are health-conscious and experiencing double-digit growth on a yearly basis. Founder and CEO…

China’s economy to grow by 4.5% this year, World Bank predicts

China’s economy is projected to grow by 4.5 percent in 2025 and 4 percent in 2026, with fiscal policy cushioning the slowdown pressures due to global trade restrictions and uncertainty, said the latest China Economic Update of the World Bank Group. According to the update released on Friday, as global trade restrictions and uncertainty weigh…

Unlocking consumption key to sustaining China’s growth: World Bank

Tourists watch a robot show at Taizhou city, East China’s Zhejiang province, May 4, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – Unleashing consumption potential will help sustain economic growth in China, according to a World Bank report published in Beijing on Friday. Policy support has helped boost China’s consumption and spurred a rise in home sales in major…

China’s foreign trade rises by 2.5% to $2.5t in the first five months

China’s foreign trade grew by 2.5 percent year-on-year to 17.94 trillion yuan ($2.5 trillion) in the first five months of 2025, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Monday. In the meantime, the country’s exports rose 7.2 percent on a yearly basis to 10.67 trillion yuan, while imports declined 3.8 percent year-on-year to…

Currency ties to boost financial stability

China and other developing economies are accelerating currency cooperation and payment system integration amid waning trust in the US dollar, with experts calling it a pragmatic move that could expand in scope and scale, and inject fresh momentum into global financial stability. “Recent momentum shows China is accelerating renminbi internationalization through multilateral cooperation, further improving…

Nation seen on steady growth track despite woes

China is poised for long-term growth, led by innovation and entrepreneurship, despite macroeconomic headwinds and rising global uncertainties, according to a top management expert. “There are some current macroeconomic challenges … But as a firm believer that China creates prosperity through innovation and new technology, and given how that is evolving here in China, I…

China boasts best supply chain, says senior executive

“China has the world’s most developed and competitive supply chain,” said Thomas Nürnberger, chief sales officer of ebm-papst Group in an interview with China Daily Website. He noted that this robust supply chain, combined with the rapid pace of digitalization and big steps towards sustainability, positions China as a key market for industrial companies, including…

China approves export licenses for rare earth materials

China has approved a number of export license applications for rare earth-related items, and will continue to strengthen the review of compliant applications, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. As a responsible major country, China has fully considered the reasonable demands and concerns of various nations in the private sector while reviewing applications for…