Government gross debt of euro area largely in euro
Across the EU, the structure of general government gross debt differs significantly between countries. These differences relate for example to the initial and remaining maturity of debt, the debt instruments…
National Maritime Museum of China, Tianjin
Today (June 8) marks World Oceans Day. Let’s head to the National Maritime Museum of China in Tianjin, and embrace the call of the ocean. Have you ever seen a…
EU exports of shark fins dropped in 2025
In 2025, the EU exported 2.7 thousand tonnes of shark fins to countries outside the EU, worth €44.8 million. Compared with 2024, the export volume decreased by 15.2% (from 3.1…
Ralph Lauren Polo Cup debuts in Beijing, where heritage meets modern polo spirit
On a sprawling polo field in northeastern Beijing, the sound of galloping horses echoed across the grass as players from around the world competed under clear spring skies. Applause from…
China’s Hong Kong to strengthen business ties with Saudi Arabia
China’s Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and Saudi Arabia are expected to see broader cooperation opportunities in investment, new energy, technology and infrastructure, as they move to better align the…
PBOC unveils draft rules to advance interest rate liberalization
The People’s Bank of China, the country’s central bank, unveiled draft rules to update the regulatory framework for renminbi deposit and lending rates on Friday, marking a fresh step in…
CGN installs ultra-large 18-MW offshore wind turbine in Guangdong
China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN) recently completed the installation of its first 18-megawatt ultra-large offshore wind turbine at the 1-gigawatt Fanshi II offshore wind power project in Yangjiang, South…
Wider global role seen for RMB
China has ample room to expand the global use of renminbi through trade and commodity settlement, supply chain finance and offshore market development, senior economists said, adding that the process…
Green growth, stable energy prioritized
Tangshan, Hebei province-based Donggang station of Datong-Qinhuangdao Train Operations Section had unloaded 36 million metric tons of coal and 3.35 million tons of iron ore as of May 28. The…
Services sector registers robust May
Deliverymen pick up food packages at a restaurant in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province. CHINA DAILY China’s services activity expanded at a faster pace in May, according to the latest RatingDog China…