Economy & Trade
China's New Outbound Investment Rules Take Effect July 1
China's first outbound investment regulation takes effect, streamlining approvals while strengthening risk management and national security.
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Economy & Trade
Gansu Launches First Chemical China-Europe Freight Train
Gansu launches its first China-Europe freight train carrying chemical products, expanding Belt and Road trade connectivity and boosting Lanzhou's hub role.
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Economy & Trade
EU-China Rail Freight Volume Surges 10.8-Fold in a Decade
China-Europe Railway Express annual trips surged from 1,702 to 20,022 in a decade, connecting 129 Chinese cities with 236 European destinations.
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Economy & Trade
4th China Supply Chain Expo Opens with Record Global Turnout
The 4th China Supply Chain Expo opens in Beijing with 676 exhibitors from 85 countries, a new AI Zone, and Australia as Guest Country of Honour.
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Economy & Trade
Hainan Free Trade Port: Strong Results After Six Months
Six months after customs closure, Hainan Free Trade Port reports surging trade, 123% enterprise growth, and expanding zero-tariff benefits.
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Economy & Trade
China Readies $9 Billion Stimulus as Retail Sales Shrink
China injects $9.2 billion in trade-in subsidies as May retail sales fall 0.6%—the first contraction since 2023—signaling stimulus campaign exhaustion.
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Economy & Trade
Chinese Tech Assets Lure Global Investors via HK Premiums
Chinese hard-tech assets draw global capital as H-shares trade at premiums over A-shares for the first time, signaling a structural shift.
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Economy & TradeChina
Hainan Free Trade Port Shows Strong Growth Six Months In
Six months after customs closure, Hainan Free Trade Port reports surging trade, 123% jump in new enterprises, and expanding global engagement.
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Economy & Trade
Hainan Free Trade Port: 1.65M Entries Since Customs Closure
Hainan Free Trade Port recorded 1.654M entries and exits in six months since customs closure, a 31.2% increase driven by visa-free access.
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Economy & Trade
China's Foreign Trade Grows 15.3% in First Five Months
China's foreign trade reached 20.68 trillion yuan in Jan-May 2026, up 15.3%. BRI trade surpasses 51% of total for first time as imports surge 20.5%.
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Economy & Trade
World Cup Boosts Yiwu Exports as Global Supermarket Delivers
Yiwu supplies 70% of World Cup merchandise as the 2026 tournament opens, showcasing China's shift from low-cost to innovation-led exports.
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Economy & Trade
China's Jan-May Trade Surges 15.3% as Manufacturing Evolves
China's Jan-May 2026 trade reached 20.68 trillion yuan, up 15.3%. High-tech and green exports surge as manufacturing shifts to innovation-driven growth.
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Economy & TradeTechnology
Chinese Light Rail Trains to Serve 2026 World Cup Cities
CRRC deploys 115 light rail trains across Mexico's three World Cup host cities, showcasing Chinese rail technology on a global stage.
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Economy & Trade
China Unveils Three-Year Plan to Boost Car Rental Industry
China's ten government departments issue a three-year plan to transform car rental, targeting airport coverage and free cross-city returns by 2028.
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Economy & TradePolitics
EU Agrees Tougher China Trade Policy; Beijing Retaliates
European Commission agrees on tougher China trade policy, prompting Beijing to vow retaliation and escalating tensions between the two economic powers.
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Economy & TradeGeopolitics
China Cracks Down on Rare Earth and Graphite Smuggling
Beijing penalizes 11 companies for illegal rare earth and graphite exports and launches an anti-smuggling task force in a major enforcement push.
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Economy & TradeTechnology
EU Fines Temu €200 Million Over Unsafe Products on Platform
EU fines Temu €200 million under the Digital Services Act for failing to prevent the sale of dangerous baby toys and faulty chargers.
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Economy & TradeEnergy
Southern China Grid Sets Four Power Records as Heat, AI Soar
Southern China's power grid set four consecutive load records from May 25-28, driven by early heatwaves, AI computing, and economic growth.
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Economy & TradePolitics
$20.6 Billion in Tariff Refunds Paid, More on the Way
The Trump administration has refunded $20.6 billion in IEEPA tariffs, with $85 billion in total refunds being processed after the Supreme Court ruling.
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Economy & Trade
APEC Trade Ministers Meet in Suzhou Amid Protectionism
APEC trade ministers meet in Suzhou to discuss regional cooperation, trade liberalization, and rising protectionism amid global uncertainty.
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