SHANGHAI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — China’s annual import expo has been opening doors to the world’s least developed countries (LDCs), facilitating not only the exchange of ideas, orders and friendship, but also driving their local development and income growth. At the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), which began on Nov. 5 and will close on Nov. 10 in Shanghai, Myanmar entrepreneur Thida Win has been offering her customers spoons of fruit-scented honey, and showcasing byproducts such as beeswax balm…

BEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — A think tank report, which elaborates on China’s economic and social development blueprint for the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), was released Friday at a seminar on understanding the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee in Beijing. Titled “The Critical Stage toward Basically Realizing Chinese Modernization — Strategic Blueprint for China’s Economic and Social Development in the 15th Five-Year Plan Period,” the report was jointly released by the national…

BEIJING, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) — China has set its development priorities and policy directions for the next five years, and the world’s second-largest economy will bring new opportunities for shared growth with global partners and investors. In recent years, there has been increasing talk of Chinese opportunities among investors, analysts and entrepreneurs. Indeed, along with a pivotal shift from high-speed economic growth to high-quality development, driven by factors including more emphasis on innovation and consumption, business opportunities in China are…

Bathed in the golden light of September, Beijing’s Shougang Park hosted the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS). At the heart of the event, a dynamic spirit of renewal was evident, as emerging patterns in cultural, tourism, and sports consumption unfolded throughout the fair. From the creative integration of the centuries-old Peking Opera with innovative business models, to immersive sports experiences and the rollout of streamlined tax refund procedures for international visitors, the fair showcased a nuanced…

With a civilisation spanning millennia, China has long been a custodian of profound historical heritage. In recent years, alongside the establishment of museums, the country has accelerated efforts to develop national archaeological site parks – innovative spaces that transform excavation sites into immersive classrooms. These parks not only preserve ancient relics but also invite the public to engage with the research process, bridging the gap between academia and popular understanding.  While museums curate artefacts behind glass, archaeological parks offer a…

BEIJING, Oct. 20 (Xinhua) — This year marks the final lap for China’s implementation of its 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025). The country has achieved groundbreaking progress, transformative breakthroughs and historic accomplishments during the period. On the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable — an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua News Agency — senior officials of China’s key economic departments shared policy insights on this remarkable progress, including reflections on a resilient economy, innovative and green development, and unwavering opening-up.…

BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) — Southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region has successfully found integrated pathways for rural development and cultural inheritance over the past 60 years since the region’s founding, according to a report issued on Thursday. In advancing rural development across Xizang, governments at all levels have introduced targeted policies to guide and support the protection and revitalisation of traditional villages, notes the report titled “Harmony Between Tradition and Modernity: Rural Development and Cultural Inheritance in China’s Xizang.” Financial…

BEIJING, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) — Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday underscored the international community’s shared responsibility and called for more practical actions to promote women’s advancement. Xi hailed women for “playing an important role in creating, promoting and carrying forward human civilization” while addressing the opening of a high-profile meeting on women affairs held in Beijing. The Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women was convened to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Fourth World Conference on Women held in the…

Lighters made in Shaodong, Hunan Province, are exported in bulk to Africa; Anji in Zhejiang Province turns a simple tea leaf or bamboo into an ecological commodity; Kunshan and Jiangyin in Jiangsu Province have surpassed the 500 billion yuan ($70 billion) GDP mark … This dynamic illustrates the diversity and vitality of the county economy in China, which is becoming an important lever for high-quality development.  Counties are the basic unit of the national economy and an essential link between…

On the opening day of the third China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing on 16 July, one pavilion stood out by drawing special attention from visitors including representatives from the International Automobile Federation, global and domestic tech giants like Siemens and CATL, as well as businesspeople from countries like Saudi Arabia, Germany, and Mexico.  The 144-square-metre pavilion showcasing Liyang’s Intelligent Connected Vehicle Pilot Zone brought together 12 exhibitors covering every link in the automotive supply chain. It exhibited cutting-edge…