China to Extend Zero-Tariff Benefits to All LDCs from December 2024
China announces zero-tariff treatment for all exports from least developed countries with diplomatic ties, starting December 1, 2024, to promote common development.
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Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao Set for EV Tariff Talks in Europe
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will meet with Valdis Dombrovskis of the European Commission on September 19 to discuss the EU’s anti-subsidy case on Chinese-made electric vehicles.
President Xi Jinping Congratulates Opening of 2024 CIFTIS in Beijing
President Xi Jinping sends a congratulatory letter to the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS), highlighting China’s commitment to high-quality development and global economic cooperation.
Chinese Premier Li Urges Saudi Companies to Deepen Investment in China
Chinese Premier Li Qiang urges Saudi companies to deepen investment in China, highlighting opportunities for enhanced cooperation in traditional and emerging sectors, and promising a favorable business environment.
Standard Chartered: China-Middle East Trade Corridor Among Fastest Growing
Standard Chartered’s President of International, Benjamin Hung, highlights the China-Middle East corridor as one of the fastest-growing trade routes, emphasizing China’s pivotal role in the region’s development.
Delayed Retirement Age Will Not Impact Employment in China, Says Think Tank
A delayed retirement age will not impact employment rates in China, as economic development is the ultimate factor, says Zheng Bingwen of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences during the 2024 Bund Summit.
Strengthening China-Spain Relations: A New Chapter of Friendship and Cooperation
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez’s recent visit to Beijing marks a significant milestone in strengthening China-Spain relations, highlighting the deepening friendship and growing cooperation between the two nations.
China’s Top 500 Enterprises Reach Record 110 Trillion Yuan in Revenue
China’s top 500 enterprises reached a record high revenue of 110 trillion yuan in 2023, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s economic development.
China Steadfast in Achieving Annual Development Goals Amid Global Challenges
China reaffirms its commitment to achieving annual development goals despite global uncertainties, focusing on strengthening macroeconomic policies and accelerating reforms.
China’s Foreign Trade Surges by 6% in First Eight Months
China’s foreign trade expanded by 6% year-on-year in the first eight months, with exports rising 6.9% and imports climbing 4.7%, according to official data. ASEAN remains China’s largest trading partner.
Four Chinese EdTech Companies Make TIME’s Top 20 List for 2024
Four Chinese online education platforms—Knowbox, XuetangX, TAL Education Group, and Meishubao—have been named among TIME magazine’s Top 20 World’s Top EdTech Companies for 2024.
WTO Report Highlights Geopolitics and Climate Change Reshaping Global Trade Landscape
The WTO’s latest report highlights how geopolitical tensions, technological advances, and climate change are reshaping global trade, impacting economic growth and potentially leading to trade fragmentation.
China and Latin America to Deepen Cooperation at Human Rights Roundtable in Brazil
The first China-Latin America and Caribbean States Roundtable on Human Rights is set to take place in Brazil, marking a significant step in the cooperative partnership between China and Latin America.
Global Leaders Converge at Qingdao Summit for Green Investment Opportunities
Global industry leaders gathered at the 5th Qingdao Multinationals Summit in China to explore green investment opportunities and new models of sustainable development, aiming to build a greener future.
China Eliminates Foreign Investment Restrictions in Manufacturing
China announced it will lift all foreign investment restrictions in manufacturing with the 2024 negative list, reducing restrictions from 31 to 29 and eliminating barriers for foreign investors.
Economist Yu Yongding Highlights Need for Boosting China’s Domestic Demand
Economist Yu Yongding highlighted the need to boost China’s domestic demand, stating that the country’s real challenge is a lack of effective demand, not overcapacity, at the 2024 Bund Summit.
German Manufacturers to Partner with China after Investment Restrictions Lift
German manufacturing leaders foresee a bright future in China as the country lifts foreign investment restrictions in the manufacturing sector, opening new opportunities for collaboration and growth.
China and Norway: Strengthening Sustainability Ties on 70th Anniversary
As China and Norway celebrate 70 years of diplomatic ties in 2024, new opportunities arise to strengthen cooperation in sustainability, focusing on clean energy, ecological preservation, and green industries.
China Launches Anti-Dumping Investigation into Canadian Rapeseed Imports
China’s Ministry of Commerce has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into rapeseed imports from Canada, examining potential impacts on domestic industries from 2021 to 2023.
China Initiates Anti-Dumping Investigation into Canadian Rapeseed Imports
China’s Ministry of Commerce has launched an anti-dumping investigation into rape seeds imported from Canada starting in 2023, assessing potential harm to domestic industries.