China pledges to be 'market for the world' as it pursues high-standard opening-up
China, beyond its "world's factory" name, is willing to become a "market for the world," with its super-large market set to provide broad opportunities for products and services from all countries, the Ministry of Commerce has said, shedding light on its plans to develop investment and trade ties
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Chinese premier chairs symposium on draft gov't work report, five-year plan
Chinese Premier Li Qiang on Monday presided over a symposium to solicit opinions and suggestions on the draft government work report and the draft outline of China's 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development.Li, who is also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of
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Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival opens in Shanghai
Yuyuan Garden Lantern Festival opens in Shanghai
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Laba Festival celebrated in China
Laba Festival celebrated in China
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Chinese medical team brings free clinic to orphans in Tanzania's Zanzibar
The 35th Chinese medical team in Tanzania's Zanzibar has conducted a free clinic at a local orphanage as part of the "100 Medical Teams in 1,000 Villages" free medical services program.The clinic held on Sunday provided medical services to about 70 children across eight specialties, including
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How China's power scale and green transition are fueling the AI era
China's total electricity consumption reached 10.4 trillion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025, marking the first time a single country has crossed the 10-trillion-kWh threshold, according to data released by the National Energy Administration (NEA) on January 17.The figure sets a new global record.
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Nipah virus reported in India previously included in China’s monitor list; Chinese experts say transmission capacity remains quite limited
Several regional countries have stepped up health screening after Indian authorities reported five cases of a deadly, incurable virus near one of the country's largest cities, prompting efforts to contain the outbreak, according to media reports.
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Chinese, Finnish enterprises sign deals as committee for innovative business cooperation meets in Beijing
BEIJING, Jan. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese and Finnish enterprises on Monday engaged in lively discussions on cooperation in innovation, green development and digitalization, and signed multiple commercial agreements during the sixth meeting of the China-Finland Committee for Innovative Business Cooperation, which was held in Beijing.Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo and Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao attended and delivered remarks at the meeting's closing ceremony. After the meeting, Orpo and Wang held a dialogue with Finnish business representatives.Orpo said that China is a vital trade partner and export market for Finland, and that Finnish enterprises attach great importance to the enormous potential of the Chinese market.Both countries share a strong willingness to cooperate in areas such as green and low-carbon development, the circular economy, and industrial digitalization, he said, expressing hope that enterprises from both sides will translate their discussions into concrete cooperative projects.Finland supports free trade and fair competition, and looks forward to enhanced mutual trust and reduced trade barriers between the European Union (EU) and China, the prime minister said, adding that Finland also welcomes Chinese enterprises to invest in the country and is committed to creating a favorable business environment for them.Wang said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Finland economic and trade cooperation has yielded substantial results, setting an exemplary model of openness, cooperation, mutual benefit and win-win outcomes.He encouraged enterprises from both countries to strengthen confidence, seize opportunities and deepen cooperation in such fields as trade, investment and innovation.Wang expressed hope that the Finnish government would play a positive role in urging the EU to exercise caution in its application of economic and trade restrictive measures, meet China halfway, jointly oppose protectionism, and fo...
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Combined economic output of China's Sichuan, Chongqing exceeds 10 trillion yuan
Combined economic output of China's Sichuan, Chongqing exceeds 10 trillion yuan
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China, Finland host 6th China-Finland Committee for Innovative Business Cooperation Meeting, vowing to set up closer economic and trade ties
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and Finland's Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment jointly hosted the 6th China-Finland Committee for Innovative Business Cooperation Meeting in Beijing on Monday.
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China vows efforts to optimize supportive policies for foreign investment
The Ministry of Commerce has vowed to further optimize supportive policies for foreign investment in 2026.
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Commerce Ministry: China ready to work with US to manage differences, advance cooperation
China stands ready to work with the United States to manage differences properly, advance cooperation and maintain the stable, healthy and sustainable development of economic and trade relations, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce said on Monday.
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China activates level-IV emergency response following Gansu earthquake
The office of the State Council earthquake relief headquarters and the Ministry of Emergency Management activated a Level-IV emergency response on Monday after a 5.5-magnitude earthquake struck Tebo County in the Gannan Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of northwest China's Gansu Province.
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China says new strategic partnership with Canada boosts global peace, stability
China said on Monday that building a new type of strategic partnership with Canada is conducive to world peace, stability, development and prosperity.
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