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Still bullish: Shenzhen SEZ at 45

This year marks the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. The pioneering and vibrant city embodies the “bull-like” grit of its builders. Over the years, it has become fertile ground for tech firms to sprout and thrive. With its ever-lasting trailblazing spirit, Shenzhen is now charging towards an even more…

Private sector promotion act to advance quality development

A drone photo taken on June 29, 2025 shows new energy vehicles for export parked at a vehicle export terminal at the Hangzhou section of Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang province. [Photo/Xinhua] The Private Sector Promotion Law aims to advance high-quality development of the private sector, but concerted efforts remain essential for…

China seen as key source mkt for VFS Global

People walk past tourist information in various languages including Chinese near the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, on March 26, 2023. [Photo/Xinhua] Chinese tourists have exhibited growing preference for personalized and high-quality travel experiences fueled by the rapid growth of the country’s middle-income group and robust demand for international travel, said VFS Global, the world’s leading…

Loans help stabilize key mkt sectors

A cashier counts RMB notes in a bank in Haian, Jiangsu province. [Photo/Sipa] Since the start of the year, China has continued to optimize its credit structure, channeling more financial resources into technology, green development, inclusive finance, eldercare and the digital economy. A report from the People’s Bank of China — the nation’s central bank…

Minhou county taps into overseas goldfish industry

Goldfish with a unique color pattern. [Photo by Xu Jiayi/chinadaily.com.cn] Minhou county in Fuzhou city, East China’s Fujian province, is renowned as the birthplace of China’s goldfish industry. Numerous highly ornamental goldfish varieties have been cultivated through its unique water quality, climate conditions and breeding techniques, attracting a large consumer base. Breeding a new type…

Shanghai eases homebuying rules

A residential property project under construction in Shanghai. [Photo provided to China Daily] Shanghai on Monday eased homebuying restrictions beyond its Outer Ring Road, a move experts said will bolster the housing market ahead of the traditional peak season. To better meet homebuyers’ essential and diversified housing needs while promoting stable, healthy development of the…

Firefighting in the EU: 390 600 professionals in 2024

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Fiscal policy pivots to demand stimulus

[Photo/VCG] China’s fiscal policy is moving away from its traditional focus on enterprise and production toward new priorities — addressing household needs, strengthening the social safety net and stimulating consumer demand, said an expert. While the newly introduced childcare subsidy has captured public attention for its direct financial impact, the broader significance of the policy…

Surge in Dehua’s porcelain exports

A designer paints colors on a porcelain figurine at a workshop in Dehua county, Fujian province, on Aug 20. [Photo by Hu Meidong/China Daily] Porcelain makers in Dehua, a county in Quanzhou, East China’s Fujian province, are busily shipping porcelain crafts and figurines in the shape of pumpkins, cartoon characters and Christmas trees overseas for…

Abu Dhabi strengthens economic ties with nation

Hamad Sayah Al Mazrouei, undersecretary of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development. Abu Dhabi is stepping up efforts to strengthen its economic partnership with China in areas ranging from artificial intelligence to advanced manufacturing, as the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates aims to diversify beyond oil and position itself as a global…