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  • Major Changes in the New Catalogue of Priority Industries fo

    In February 2017, China’s National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce jointly released the Catalogue of Priority Industries for Foreign Investment in the Central and Western Regions (2017 Revision), effective on March 20, 2017. Compared to the previous version, the 2017 Catalogue adds 173 items, removes 34 items, and adjusts 84 items to attract overseas investment in the targeted sectors to central and western China.

    April07,2017


  • Traditional banks usher in smart transformation by cutting branches and closing ATMs

    Traditional banks have embarked on the path of smart transformation. The used-to-be-everywhere physical branches are slimming away, along with roadside ATMs. But such offline to online banking transformation encounter difficulties as well during the process.

    October22,2020


  • China about to launch tax policies to support property market

    China's Ministry of Finance (MOF) said Friday it will roll out tax policies in the near future to support the healthy development of the real estate market.

    November11,2024


  • China's consumer prices hold steady in September

    China's consumer prices steadied in September amid a sustained recovery of domestic demand, official data showed Sunday.

    October14,2024


  • China's finance ministry vows to step up fiscal spending in 2025

    China's finance ministry vowed to step up fiscal spending and government bond issuance in 2025, providing stronger support to bolster economic stability.

    December25,2024


  • China's finance minister vows more proactive fiscal policy

    China will implement a more proactive fiscal policy this year and ensure its sustained strength and effectiveness, said Finance Minister Lan Fo'an at the ongoing China Development Forum 2025.

    March25,2025


  • China leverages fiscal toolbox to consolidate economic growth

    China has appropriately enhanced the intensity of the proactive fiscal policy so far this year, utilizing a combination of policy tools, including ultra-long special treasury bonds and tax and fee reductions to promote its sustained economic recovery.

    November05,2024


  • Foreign visitors experience China's improved mobile payment environment over Spring Festival

    Foreign visitors in China experienced a smoother, more convenient travel environment during this year's Spring Festival, thanks to improvements to the country's mobile payment systems.

    February07,2025


  • China Focus: China's new materials forge ahead with innovation, application

    Limestone, ubiquitous in the Earth's crust, has been transformed into an innovative nanomaterial at facilities in north China to support a diverse array of industries with lower carbon emissions.

    July31,2024


  • Xinhua Headlines: China boosts global confidence for win-win cooperation

    Against the backdrop of global economic fragmentation and rising uncertainties, China reaffirmed its commitment to innovation-driven high-quality development and global cooperation at the just-concluded China Development Forum (CDF) 2025.

    March27,2025


  • Across China: China rides new wave of inbound cruise tourism as visa-free travel gains steam

    China's coastal cities are witnessing a renewed wave of international cruise tourism, fueled by relaxed visa policies and improved accessibility for foreign travelers.

    April17,2025


  • China rides new wave of inbound cruise tourism as visa-free travel gains steam

    China's coastal cities are witnessing a renewed wave of international cruise tourism, fueled by relaxed visa policies and improved accessibility for foreign travelers.

    April18,2025


  • Q&A on Chinese economy: Sustaining growth and tackling challenges

    The Chinese economy has experienced an uneven yet resilient growth trajectory in 2024, with a strong start followed by increasing downward pressure around mid-year and a subsequent upswing in the final quarter.

    December12,2024


  • China's finance minister highlights proactive fiscal policy at symposium

    China will continue to implement its proactive fiscal policy to provide financial guarantees for building a modern socialist country in all respects, Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an said at a symposium on Thursday.

    December29,2023


  • China, Germany financial cooperation yields fruitful results

    China and Germany financial cooperation has achieved fruitful results in the past 40 years, officials said Thursday at the China-Germany Dialogue Forum on Financial Cooperation in Beijing.

    April12,2024


  • Chinese yuan strengthens in August

    Chinese yuan strengthened against a basket of currencies in August, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System (CFETS).

    September07,2023


  • Beijing airports enhance payment facilities for foreigners

    Beijing Capital International Airport and Beijing Daxing International Airport have created a more convenient payment experience for foreign visitors.

    February06,2024


  • Interview: China will strive to enhance fiscal policy effectiveness: finance minister

    China's finance minister said the country will enhance the effectiveness of its proactive fiscal policy and implement existing policies well amid efforts to ensure high-quality economic development and defuse local government debt risks.

    November06,2023


  • Payment service center for international travelers opens at Kunming airport in SW China

    A payment service center was initiated at Changshui International Airport in Kunming on Wednesday, offering immediate assistance to overseas visitors as soon as they step off the plane. Kunming is a highly popular tourist destination in southwest China's Yunnan Province.

    April11,2024


  • China's new budget book reveals fiscal priorities for 2024

    China's central and local budgets for 2024 approved by the country's top legislature were released on Wednesday, detailing a series of measures and policy instruments to ramp up economic recovery while advancing social improvement.

    March15,2024


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