
IMF Establishes New Regional Center in Shanghai
The IMF announced the establishment of a new regional center in Shanghai at the Lujiazui Forum, aiming to strengthen collaboration and support economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
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The IMF announced the establishment of a new regional center in Shanghai at the Lujiazui Forum, aiming to strengthen collaboration and support economic growth in the Asia-Pacific region.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang emphasizes mutual benefits in building competitive new energy industrial and supply chains with Australia, highlighting opportunities for green development cooperation.
Mayor Chen Shaowang of Dalian outlines the city’s strategic plans to become a modern ocean city with a thriving marine economy, leveraging the World Economic Forum’s meeting to attract global collaboration.
Experts warn that the EU’s anti-subsidy tariffs on Chinese-manufactured EVs might backfire, potentially harming foreign automakers like BMW and Tesla that produce in China for export to Europe.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese have pledged to strengthen China-Australia relations, emphasizing mutual benefits and the importance of cooperation across various fields.
Dalian Mayor Chen Shaowang discusses the city’s commitment to building a modern coastal city defined by the ocean, highlighting plans at the World Economic Forum in Dalian.
China warns that the EU’s proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles could harm global efforts to combat climate change and disrupt the automotive industry, urging the EU to reconsider its plans.
China’s key industries showed significant growth in May, with rapid expansion in industrial production, exports, and domestic demand, according to the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC).
Global leaders Ban Ki-moon, Semereta Sewasew, and Charles Dallara discuss Asia’s growth potential and the importance of cooperation in addressing climate change and economic uncertainty.
Over 4,000 leaders gather in Beijing for the third Belt and Road Forum, discussing achievements since 2013 and future contributions to global growth and cooperation.
Emerging markets are reshaping the global economic landscape, with China-Russia cooperation at the forefront. At the St. Petersburg Forum, leaders discussed new partnerships driving global growth.
China’s 618 shopping festival ends with express delivery firms handling 3.59 billion parcels, highlighting the vitality of the e-commerce sector and its role in stimulating economic growth.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits Malaysia to commemorate 50 years of diplomatic relations, aiming to deepen cooperation across economic, cultural, and diplomatic spheres.
Shanghai recently hosted the debut of the Formula E racing series, merging motorsport excitement with a push for electric vehicles and sustainable transport solutions.
China and Australia have experienced a 4.1% growth in bilateral goods trade in 2023, highlighting the strength of their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and reinforcing their positions as key trading partners.
Germany’s automotive supplier industry is experiencing growth due to China’s expanding automotive sector, with German investors attracted to China’s robust local supply chain, according to Clas Neumann.
Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell emphasizes the importance of China’s role as Australia’s largest trading partner, calling for a mature and mutually respectful trade relationship.
Operations at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport returned to normal after a brief power outage disrupted services for several minutes, causing minor delays at check-in and boarding.
China’s Ministry of Commerce has initiated an anti-dumping investigation into pork imports from the European Union, aiming to assess potential unfair pricing affecting the domestic pork industry.
China’s economy continued its recovery in May, with growth in industrial production and an increase in consumer spending, according to the National Bureau of Statistics.