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9-year CIIE: an open China responds to surge of protectionism with tangible dividends - November 05, 2026
The ninth CIIE opens in Shanghai with 4,142 overseas companies from 162 countries, regions and organizations, as US firms take the largest foreign exhibition area for the eighth year.
When some raise trade barriers, China opens the door wider - November 05, 2026
As some countries raise trade barriers, China is rolling out the welcome mat for thousands of businesses from around the world at its annual import expo. While protectionists see free trade as a threat, China takes a different view: an open market offers consumers at home greater choice and access to quality products, while creating more business opportunities for companies around the world.
Has China’s infrastructure investment peaked? - November 04, 2026
China's transport infrastructure has not peaked, as network density remains below major developed economies and plans target further rail expansion by 2030.
China’s prescription for a world grappling with three crises - November 04, 2026
China says its manufacturing, clean energy exports and grain output offer practical remedies for global cost-of-living, climate and food crises.
Fiercer China-US AI rivalry calls for closer cooperation - November 03, 2026
Growing artificial intelligence rivalry between China and the United States makes cooperation on shared risks increasingly important, particularly in AI safety, crisis communication, technical standards, and scientific research.
EU businesses seek greater cooperation, not the restrictive policies from Brussels - November 03, 2026
Despite cold winds blowing from Brussels, businesses in the European Union are displaying a growing appetite for forging cooperation with China.
There are four main driving forces behind China’s 15th Five-Year Plan - November 02, 2026
An economist with over 20 years in China says the 15th Five-Year Plan is driven by technology self-reliance, livelihoods, demographic change and green goals.
The growing pains of China-EU relations don't alter inherent benefits of partnership - November 02, 2026
A series of European leaders and officials have visited China, signaling that stable and constructive China-EU relations serve both sides' interests despite trade differences.
Strengthening social security to unlock consumption potential - November 01, 2026
China's social security system has expanded coverage, but gaps in pensions, medical insurance, childbirth support and care leave households saving cautiously; closing them could boost consumption.
If the US bans all Chinese testing labs, it will surely face countermeasures - November 01, 2026
The FCC has adopted rules barring Chinese laboratories from testing electronics for the US market starting in 2028, citing reciprocity despite China handling most such testing.
