Still bullish: Shenzhen SEZ at 45
This year marks the 45th anniversary of the founding of the Shenzhen Special Economic Zone. The pioneering and vibrant city embodies the “bull-like” grit of its builders. Over the years,…
Rule of law-based pricing mechanisms crucial
CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY In the operation of a socialist market economy, pricing mechanisms play an important role in optimizing resource allocation and promoting a balance between supply and demand. China’s…
Innovation key to cultivation of growth drivers
China’s commitment to cultivating new quality productive forces through scientific and technological innovation, as reiterated by President Xi Jinping, will help the country gain a competitive edge in strategic emerging…
China unveils draft rules to regulate online platform pricing
China’s National Development and Reform Commission, along with two other ministries, unveiled draft rules on Saturday to strengthen the pricing practices of internet platforms, as the country seeks to promote…
China extends anti-subsidy probe into EU dairy products
BEIJING – China’s Ministry of Commerce said Monday that it will extend the ongoing anti-subsidy investigation into certain dairy products imported from the European Union (EU). Given the complexity of…
Coal freight corridor hits new milestone
A train loaded with thermal coal departs Hudong Railway Station in Datong, Shanxi province, on Thursday. CHINADAILY A 20,000-metric-ton heavy-haul train, No 73003, loaded with thermal coal, departed from Hudong…
How much fruit and vegetables does the EU harvest?
In 2024, the EU harvested 62.2 million tonnes of fresh vegetables (including melons), marking a 6% increase from the 58.8 million tonnes harvested in 2023. Spain (14.8 million tonnes), Italy…
China to conduct 600b-yuan MLF operation on Aug 25
BEIJING — China’s central bank on Friday announced that it will conduct a 600-billion-yuan (about $84.13 billion), one-year medium-term lending facility (MLF) operation on Aug 25 to maintain ample liquidity…
36,133 foreign-invested enterprises established in China in January-July
BEIJING — A total of 36,133 foreign-invested enterprises were newly established on the Chinese mainland from January to July, up 14.1 percent year-on-year, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday.…
China solicits public opinions on draft regulation for interbank foreign exchange market
BEIJING — China’s central bank and foreign exchange regulator began soliciting public opinions on Friday regarding a draft regulation designed to strengthen supervision of the interbank foreign exchange market and…