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U.S. diagnostics firm Epredia tripled its Shanghai output in two years, showcasing China’s booming healthcare sector attracting global investment due to vast market size and robust infrastructure.
Morocco’s new Ambassador to China, Abdelkader El Ansari, aims to boost agricultural exports by strengthening ties with the expansive Chinese market.
Chinese brands are leveraging nostalgia to captivate Generation Z consumers, with 94.7% willing to buy nostalgic snacks or drinks, according to a Topklout report.
China’s manufacturing sector shows resilience with rising PMI data, despite global uncertainties, signaling strong policy support and consumption growth driving economic revival.
China’s manufacturing PMI dipped to 49.1 in February due to holiday factors, while non-manufacturing PMI rose to 51.4, signaling growth in services and continued economic recovery.
China’s Mianyang City is leveraging the fusion of civil and military technologies to propel its robotics industry, boosting the regional economy and leading innovation in the sector.
China responds to the U.S. investigation into Chinese vehicle imports, cautioning that politicizing trade issues could harm the U.S. auto industry. Chinese officials urge fair competition and market economy principles.
China’s central bank announces initiatives to simplify payment services for foreigners, with Alipay expanding options and banks facilitating overseas card use.
China’s economy grew by 5.2% in 2023, surpassing the government’s target and demonstrating resilience amid global pressures, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
China’s Hengqin island has lifted tariffs on most imports from Macao, boosting economic integration and diversifying Macao’s economy under the one country, two systems framework.
China’s manufacturing PMI fell to 49.1 in February from 49.2 in January, indicating a slight contraction in the sector. Analysts remain cautiously optimistic about future growth amid government support.
Morocco’s ambassador to China, Abdelkader El Ansari, highlights the Belt and Road Initiative’s potential to enhance connectivity and offer development opportunities for China, Morocco, and global partners.
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius addresses the rise of Chinese EV brands, emphasizing that the company takes all competitors seriously amid a global shift toward electric vehicles.
Steven Lynum, President of Epredia, sees a ‘huge opportunity’ in China’s healthcare market, projected to grow 7% in 2024, highlighting significant potential for global healthcare companies.
Authorities across the Chinese mainland are intensifying efforts to help migrant workers return to work or find new jobs after the Spring Festival, with initiatives like job fairs and transportation support.
China introduces new property financing support measures to promote healthy development and restore confidence in the real estate sector.
China’s GDP grew by 5.2% in 2023, surpassing government targets and signaling robust economic recovery, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.
China enhances its transport network with a 3.9 trillion yuan investment in 2023, opening new high-speed railways, expanding expressways, and advancing smart and green transportation technologies.
China intensifies efforts to achieve soybean self-sufficiency as researchers focus on accelerating seed breeding to enhance national agricultural security.
Chinese Vice Commerce Minister Wang Shouwen met with a delegation from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in Beijing, signaling ongoing efforts to strengthen economic ties between China and the United States.