Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith Visits Alibaba to Boost Digital Trade
Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith visited technology giant Alibaba in Hangzhou to explore how e-commerce can help Lao products reach consumers on the Chinese mainland.
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Northwest China Launches First Direct Flight Route to Germany
The new Urumqi–Frankfurt direct route, launched June 1, marks the first nonstop intercontinental link between northwest China and Germany, significantly reducing travel time to Europe.
Alataw Pass Records Historic Cargo Surge in Early 2026
Alataw Pass in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region hits a record 10.72 million tonnes of freight in early 2026, boosting connectivity between the Chinese mainland and Europe.
Shaping the Future: China and Central Europe Expand Strategic Cooperation
China and Central and Eastern European Countries reinforce ties at the Seventh Local Leaders’ Meeting, focusing on digital economy, green growth, and pragmatic trade expansion.
Pakistan and China Advance CPEC Phase 2.0: A New Era of Geo-Economic Integration
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China signals a shift toward CPEC Phase 2.0, focusing on private investment, AI, and sustainable industrial growth.
Strengthening Ties: Pakistan and China Launch CPEC Phase 2.0 for Shared Prosperity
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China signals a strategic pivot to CPEC Phase 2.0, focusing on AI, green tech, and private sector investment for sustainable growth.
China and Serbia Forge Stronger Economic Ties During Presidential Visit
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic begins a state visit to Beijing on May 24, 2026, highlighting over a decade of growing economic and trade ties between China and Serbia.
APEC Trade Ministers Convene in Suzhou to Strengthen Asia-Pacific Economic Ties
APEC trade ministers have gathered in Suzhou, the Chinese mainland, for the 32nd Ministers Responsible for Trade Meeting to boost regional economic cooperation.
APEC Trade Ministers Gather in Suzhou to Bolster Regional Economic Integration
Trade ministers from APEC members are convening in Suzhou, East China, on May 22-23, 2026, to strengthen regional economic ties and integration.
Strengthening Strategic Ties: Chinese Premier Li Qiang Meets President Vladimir Putin in Beijing
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to discuss expanding trade, AI, and energy cooperation to strengthen strategic ties.
China and Russia Vow to Elevate Bilateral Ties in Beijing Meeting
Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing to strengthen ties in trade, energy, and AI amid a turbulent global landscape.
Zimbabwe and China Forge Stronger Ties Through Trade and Media Cooperation
Minister Zhemu Soda leads a Zimbabwean delegation to China to boost media ties, leverage zero-tariff trade, and collaborate on green energy and poverty alleviation.
Tajikistan Seeks to Boost Economic Ties with Chinese Manufacturing Investment
President Emomali Rahmon invites Chinese manufacturing firms to invest in Tajikistan, combining smart technology with local resources to drive economic growth.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang Meets Top US Business Leaders in Beijing
Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with executives from Apple, Tesla, NVIDIA, and other top US firms at the Great Hall of the People during President Donald Trump’s visit to China.
Strengthening Ties: 2026 China-California Business Forum Drives Win-Win Cooperation
Government officials and business leaders gathered in Los Angeles for the 2026 China-California Business Forum to foster economic partnership and sub-national cooperation.
The Pillars of Global Prosperity: Analyzing China-US Economic Ties
A look at the economic relationship between the world’s largest economy and its leading growth driver, and their combined impact on global stability.
Not a Surprise: Former US Treasury Official on the Drivers of China’s Economic Rise
Former US Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Paul Craig Roberts shares insights on why China’s growth was predictable and the role of its massive internal economy.
Larger Ports, Broader Markets: China and Brunei Deepen Ties via BRI
Crown Prince of Brunei begins official visit to China today, May 11, to strengthen BRI projects and expand trade through Muara and Qinzhou ports.
Russia-China Partnership: A Key Pillar of Global Stability and Economic Growth
President Vladimir Putin describes the Russia-China partnership as a vital stabilizing force in global affairs, focusing on high-tech trade and energy cooperation.
China and Uzbekistan Pledge Deepened Cooperation in Energy, Trade, and Connectivity
Premier Li Qiang and Uzbek PM Abdulla Aripov met in Beijing to advance the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway and bolster digital, green economy, and trade ties.