China's decision to implement zero-tariff treatment on 100 percent of tariff lines for imports from African countries with which it has diplomatic relations is expected to create new opportunities for agricultural trade between South Africa and China, a government official said.

U.S. stocks finished mixed on Wednesday as global oil futures continued their upward trajectory, overshadowing a highly anticipated inflation report.

At a press briefing of the Chinese Foreign Ministry on Wednesday, a reporter said that the Indian government yesterday released investment guidelines targeting neighboring countries, particularly China, which comes against the backdrop of a thaw in relations between the two countries this year,

Buoyant foreign trade will help underpin China's economic growth target for 2026, highlighting the resilience and long-term potential of the country's economy while serving as an important engine of growth and stability for the global economy, economists and business leaders said on Tuesday.

The year 2026 marks the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030).

China's development and experience not only drive its own modernization but also provide vital momentum for global growth amid a complex international landscape, said Juan Carlos Capunay, former executive director of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Secretariat and former Peruvian