China saw notable tax reductions in the third quarter as proactive fiscal policies took effect, strengthening corporations’ investment confidence and domestic consumption, experts say. In the July-September period, the government’s tax income increased 8 percent year-on-year, down sharply from the 13.1 percent and 17.8 percent growth reported in the first and second quarters respectively, as…
Plant will offer jobs, as well as products that will help reduce the country’s reliance on imports Chinese company Sunny Yi Feng Tiles has begun construction of a multimillion-dollar wall and floor tile manufacturing factory – a move that will create thousands of jobs in the country’s burgeoning real estate sector. The factory, situated in…
Progress has been made on issues including trade, investment, intellectual property and e-commerce Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg has urged businesses in her country to seize opportunities in green technology and promote sustainable development through a proposed free trade agreement with China. The recovery and acceleration of FTA negotiations indicates that Norway and China are…
Partnership makes direct sales to overseas consumers faster, easier for companies on the Chinese mainland German logistics company Deutsche Post DHL Group joined hands on Oct 19 with e-commerce platform Shopee in Shanghai to offer faster and easier access for sellers from the Chinese mainland and consumers in Southeast Asia. The partnership between DHL eCommerce,…
Former Ethiopian prime minister says three-way partnership could change the world The European Union and China are both seeking to boost connectivity between Asia and Europe, but Hailemariam Desalegn, former chairman of the African Union, says the two partners could also combine efforts on another big continent: Africa. Hailemariam, who served as Ethiopian prime minister…
Hotels near to the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai – the venue for the China International Import Expo from Nov 5 to 10 – have received an unprecedented volume of bookings from overseas visitors headed to the event. Data provided by Ctrip, the online Chinese travel agency, show that the number of bookings…
CIIE affirms China’s embrace of trade as a positive force that can create benefits for workers and consumers in all countries All eyes will be on Shanghai this month for the first China International Import Expo, from Nov 5 to 10. With more than 2,800 companies from over 130 countries participating, it is set to…
A bus with a striking “5G” label operated to and from on the highways of Wuzhen township in Tongxiang, Zhejiang province, on Oct 29, testing the technology that will be put into trial operation during the fifth World Internet Conference, which will be held in the historical water town from Nov 7 to 9. With…
Landmark Shanghai import expo shows how China wants to buy what the world has to offer Some 300,000 visitors are expected in Shanghai for the inaugural China International Import Expo, one of the major flagship events to be held in China this year. More than 2,800 companies from 130 countries, including 200 companies on the…
Employees, volunteers trained to offer directions to expo venue, translations, while mobile app will provide handy visitor guide Travelers headed for the China International Import Expo can now access information about the event at seven new service centers located at Shanghai’s two main airports. Three of the centers are at Hongqiao International Airport, while the…