China issues action plan to speed up agricultural modernization
China seeks to speed up agricultural modernization over the next five years by establishing demonstration zones that leverage deepened reforms and technological innovation to enhance production capacity, as well as the quality and efficiency of agricultural output.
08:48
China accelerates nuclear fusion engineering, targeting power generation demonstration by 2030
China is accelerating the transition of its nuclear fusion program from fundamental research to large-scale engineering, as construction of the Burning Plasma Experimental Superconducting Tokamak (BEST) gains momentum.
08:43
China, Canada reach specific arrangements to address trade issues: commerce ministry
China and Canada have reached specific arrangements to properly address trade issues related to electric vehicles, steel and aluminum products, canola, and agricultural and aquatic product, China's Commerce Ministry said on Friday.
08:36
US stocks decline amid Fed leadership uncertainty
US stocks ended slightly lower on Friday, as the market grappled with heightened volatility in the bond market and renewed uncertainty regarding the future leadership of the Federal Reserve.
08:33
Gulf region pushes forward in energy transition
The three-day Future Energy World Summit 2026 concluded in Abu Dhabi, UAE, on Thursday. It attracted more than 50,000 visitors from around the world as the Gulf region advances in the energy transition.National energy strategies across the Gulf are stressing new energy.
21:57
US companies in China show resilience and improved performance: AmCham China survey
American companies operating in China demonstrated resilience and improved financial performance in 2025, even as they navigated a complex global economic environment and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
21:30
China extends preferential tax policies for public rental housing
China will extend preferential tax policies for public rental housing until the end of 2027 to further support the construction and operation of affordable housing, Chinese taxation authorities announced Friday.
20:41
Soybean futures close higher
No.1 soybean futures closed higher on Friday in daytime trading at the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).The most active No.1 soybean contract for May 2026 delivery gained 1 yuan (about 14 U.S. cents) to close at 4,324 yuan per tonne.
19:09
Iron ore futures close lower
Iron ore futures closed lower on Friday in daytime trading at the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).The most active iron ore contract for May 2026 delivery dipped 4 yuan (about 57 U.S. cents) to close at 812 yuan per tonne.
19:09
China grants conditional approval for American Axle’s acquisition of Dowlais equity
The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), which is the principal market regulatory agency in China, has conditionally approved the acquisition of equity in Dowlais Group by American Axle & Manufacturing, according to an announcement released on the SAMR's official website on Friday.
17:25
Cotton futures close lower
Cotton futures closed lower Friday in daytime trading on the Zhengzhou Commodity Exchange (ZCE).
17:19
Hong Kong stocks close lower
Hong Kong's stock market declined on Friday with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 0.29 percent to close at 26,844.96 points.
16:58
Chinese shares close lower Friday
Chinese stocks closed lower on Friday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.26 percent to 4,101.91 points.The Shenzhen Component Index closed 0.18 percent lower at 14,281.08 points.
16:48
China's STAR Composite Index closes higher Friday
The STAR Composite Index, which reflects the performance of stocks on China's sci-tech innovation board, closed 1.63 percent higher at 1,855.03 points on Friday.
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