China's economy grew 5 percent in the first quarter of 2026, outpacing expectations of some foreign institutions and reinforcing the country's role as a stabilizing force in an increasingly volatile global economy.

April17,2026

China's foreign trade started 2026 with strong momentum, posting robust double-digit growth in the first quarter (Q1), a performance that underscores the economy's resilience and reinforces its role as a key stabilizer for the global economy amid widespread volatility.

April15,2026

China's grassroots football boom is gathering pace as the "Su Super League" returns, drawing large crowds, attracting major sponsors and turning amateur matches into citywide events. The tournament offers a vivid example of how sport can boost the economy ahead of the World Cup.

April13,2026

Several Chinese government departments have jointly issued guidelines to advance high-quality development of the e-commerce sector, aiming to strengthen its role in supporting the real economy, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday.

April07,2026

An aerial drone photo taken on April 5, 2026 shows people viewing cherry blossoms along the moat during the Qingming Festival holiday in Changshu City, east China's Jiangsu Province.

April07,2026

In a downtown office building in Shanghai, nearly 200 AI engineers are busily fine-tuning one of the world's most popular large language models.

April03,2026

Latest tax data show that the Chinese economy has continued to perform steadily, with innovation momentum strengthening, as evidenced by robust revenue growth in high-tech industries in the first quarter of 2026.

April02,2026

China's manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors both rebounded into expansionary territory in March, signaling a notable pickup in economic vitality, official data showed on Tuesday.

April01,2026

At a food bar inside the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing, visitors are lining up not for a celebrity chef, but for a team of robot waiters.

March30,2026

China's sense of optimism, forward-looking businesses, and vibrant innovation ecosystem are very impressive, said Gim Huay Neo, managing director of the World Economic Forum (WEF), on Wednesday.

March26,2026

As temperature rises, multiple parks and scenic spots in Beijing have held spring-themed fairs and launched cultural and creative products, giving a nice boost to the spring economy.

March26,2026

Foreign business leaders attending the China Development Forum 2026 have cast a vote of confidence for the outlook of the Chinese market, given its strong innovation capabilities and economic resilience.

March25,2026

China's recently unveiled development blueprint places building a modern industrial system and consolidating the foundation of the real economy at the top of national strategic tasks to be pursued over the next five years.

March20,2026

As the "two sessions" concluded, Beijing sent an unequivocal message to a world grappling with heightened uncertainty: China will remain the most stable engine of the global economy.

March18,2026

2026 marks the start of China's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030). How will China continue to consolidate and expand the growth momentum of its economy and achieve a strong start for the new five-year plan cycle? What will it mean for the world? Explore insights from the experts. 

January04,2026

The launch of island-wide special customs operations in China's Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) will significantly expand zero-tariff coverage, boost key industries, and help turn the island into a new hub for global innovation and services, a Swedish expert has said.

December19,2025

Chinese authorities on Sunday made public a circular urging stronger coordination between the commerce and financial sectors to step up support for consumption, a key driver of the country's economic growth.

December15,2025

As night fell, coffee vendors prepared their stalls to soft melodies while young office workers queued up, bringing the fourth Tianjin Coffee Culture Festival to its pinnacle.

August05,2025

Chancellor Friedrich Merz spoke of "one of the largest investment initiatives" seen in Germany in recent decades at a business summit where projected investments totalling €631 billion ($735 billion) by 2028 were announced on Monday.

July22,2025