China has the ability to halt the decline in fixed-asset investment and push for a gradual stabilization in 2026, but it will hinge on restoring private-sector confidence and aligning investment policy more closely with structural reforms, leading economists said. The recent slowdown in investment reflects a long-term downward adjustment in the savings rate, medium-term structural…
Shoppers buy imported cherries at a supermarket in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY With the Year of the Horse just around the corner, people in Shanghai are busy stocking up on nianhuo, or New Year’s goods, that families traditionally prepare ahead of Spring Festival — including foodstuffs, clothing, home decor, and gifts for relatives and friends. Instead…
Visitors gather at the ninth China-Russia Expo in Yekaterinburg, Russia, on July 7. LIU KAI/XINHUA Trade volume between Russia and China has exceeded the $200 billion level for three consecutive years, injecting strong momentum into economic and trade cooperation and demonstrating the deep foundation and broad prospects of bilateral ties, officials and experts said. According…
China’s digital services exports hit a record high in 2025, propelled by the rapid global expansion of technology giants in cloud computing and artificial intelligence, helping the country more than double its digital trade surplus and partially fill a long-standing gap in overall services trade. Latest data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange showed…
China and the United States have maintained “close communication at various levels” through their economic and trade consultation mechanism, exchanging views in a timely manner and addressing each other’s concerns, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. He Yadong, spokesman for the ministry, made the remarks at a news conference in Beijing in response to…
BEIJING – The Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing stock exchanges on Monday announced a package of measures to optimize refinancing rules to support high-quality listed companies. The move aims to better support the innovative development of high-quality listed companies, accommodate the refinancing needs of sci-tech enterprises, enhance the flexibility and convenience of refinancing, and refine oversight…
A composite-coated rigid inflatable boat is seen at the booth of Michelin at the Automobile and Smart Mobility exhibition area of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in East China’s Shanghai, Nov 8, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Shanghai is not only a good place for businesses to grow, but also a place that is willing to…
Shenzhen in Guangdong province posted a GDP growth of 5.5 percent in 2025. Delivering the city’s annual government work report on Monday, Mayor Qin Weizhong said the city’s GDP increased from 2.83 trillion yuan ($408.8 billion) in 2020 to 3.87 trillion yuan in 2025, recording an annual average growth rate of 5.5 percent, the highest…
Lin Shuanglin, a professor of economics at Peking University, told China Daily during a recent exclusive interview that while promotional campaigns yield immediate results, China is expected to pay more attention to long-term capacity building to boost the momentum of its domestic market. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor
BEIJING — Multiple Chinese authorities have jointly issued guidelines to bolster the information and communication sector, aiming to support the development of low-altitude infrastructure. The guidelines, which were released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and four other government departments, establish that ground mobile communication network coverage for low-altitude public air routes across…