On 20 April 1994, China made its first official full-function connection to the World Wide Web through a 64-kilobyte international leased line, marking the country’s formal entry into the global digital age. The year 2024 marked the 30th anniversary of the country’s entry into the internet era. Over the past three decades, the internet has… Continue reading China’s Platform Giants Are Poised to Drive the Next Wave of Economic Growth
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Brazil and China Strengthen Strategic Ties With New Bilateral Cooperation Initiatives
Brazil’s Chief of Staff, Rui Costa, and China’s National Development and Reform Commission Minister, Zheng Shanjie, advanced strategic cooperation efforts between the two nations. The discussions centred on implementing a broad portfolio of bilateral projects, following agreements signed during Chinese President Xi Jinping’s recent visit to Brazil, as reported by Brasil 247, a partner of… Continue reading Brazil and China Strengthen Strategic Ties With New Bilateral Cooperation Initiatives
China to Increase Support for Equipment Upgrades, Consumer Goods Trade-in Programs
China will significantly increase the issuance of ultra-long special treasury bonds in 2025 to support the implementation of large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-in programs, said a government official at a press conference held in Beijing on Friday. Yuan Da, deputy secretary-general of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), said the government would… Continue reading China to Increase Support for Equipment Upgrades, Consumer Goods Trade-in Programs
China’s New Law Boosts Energy Transition and Economic Development
China’s first energy law adopted by the 12th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People’s Congress, the country’s top legislature, on November 8, 2024, takes effect on January 1, 2025. This milestone marks a significant step forward in the modernization of China’s energy governance system and capacity, and this foundational and overarching… Continue reading China’s New Law Boosts Energy Transition and Economic Development
China Adds 10 U.S. Companies to Unreliable Entities List
China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOC) announced on Thursday that 10 U.S. companies have been added to the unreliable entities list for selling arms to the Taiwan region. The companies include Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and Lockheed Martin Missile System Integration Lab, according to the MOC announcement. These companies will be… Continue reading China Adds 10 U.S. Companies to Unreliable Entities List
Xi Underlines Confidence, Hard Work in 2025 to Rise Above Challenges
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for the nation to remain confident in the coming year, saying the world’s second largest economy can overcome its challenges and pressure through hard work. Xi made the remarks in his New Year message for 2025 delivered through China Media Group and the internet. Set to fully complete… Continue reading Xi Underlines Confidence, Hard Work in 2025 to Rise Above Challenges
China’s Zero-Tariff Policy: Unlocking New Opportunities for Africa-China Trade Growth
On December 1, 2024, China implemented a new policy granting zero-tariff treatment to 100% of tariff lines on products originating from the world’s least developed countries (LDCs) that have diplomatic relations with China. Among the beneficiaries of this initiative are 33 African nations, marking a significant milestone in Africa-China economic relations. This transformative policy aligns… Continue reading China’s Zero-Tariff Policy: Unlocking New Opportunities for Africa-China Trade Growth
China is Pushing to Develop Child-friendly Cities
Li Jingyu, a 10-year-old student from Peixin Primary School in Beijing’s Dongcheng District, has been an art enthusiast for six years. On 3 November, one of her creations was exhibited at the capital’s Today Art Museum. “It is about my trip to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region this summer, where I got to create an intangible… Continue reading China is Pushing to Develop Child-friendly Cities
Chinese Cultural Centre in Moscow Celebrates its 12th Anniversary
The Russian capital hosted the 12th anniversary of the Chinese Cultural Centre and the awarding ceremony for the winners of the Grand Prix of the Ambassador’s “Contest of Russian Amateurs of Chinese Painting”. The event gathered representatives of government agencies, heads of museums, theatres, universities, Chinese organisations, as well as guests from different regions of… Continue reading Chinese Cultural Centre in Moscow Celebrates its 12th Anniversary
The Truth About Xinjiang and its Uygur Population
Western governments and media, particularly in the United States, have persisted with a years-long smear campaign targeting China over issues related to Xinjiang. However, their claims often lack proper context and are based on false information intended to undermine China’s growing influence on the global stage. The reality in Xinjiang is a different story with… Continue reading The Truth About Xinjiang and its Uygur Population