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Development forum reinforces that China remains a gateway to global opportunities - March 23, 2026
The two-day China Development Forum 2026 that began in Beijing last Sunday offers the global business community a chance to better understand China's proposed economic trajectory over the next five years as outlined in the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) and to assess what that means for the world.
Takaichi walking tightrope of give and take in Washington amid geopolitical tensions - March 22, 2026
There is a particular kind of diplomatic misfortune that arrives with a sudden change in circumstances, often with a bang. Before Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi boarded her government jet from Tokyo to Washington last Wednesday, she probably believed she was flying to star in a carefully choreographed debut in the United States. Instead, she has landed in the middle of someone else's war.
China’s five-year priority is to build a modern industrial system, prominent economist says - March 22, 2026
China’s priority over the next five years, a critical period for the country’s modernization process, is to build a modern industrial system, according to the distinguished Chinese economist Gan Chunhui.
CIFI holdings gains after debt restructuring allows return to profit - March 18, 2026
Shares of troubled Chinese real estate developer CIFI Holdings Group surged on March 17, after revealing that it returned to profit last year following a lengthy period of losses, thanks to income of CNY40 billion (USD5.8 billion) from its debt restructuring.
Haleon eyes growth with new unit in Shanghai - March 18, 2026
Seeing China as not only a key market, but also a place with significant potential for long-term growth, innovation and partnership, Haleon, a British consumer health company, has reiterated its long-term commitment to the country, announcing plans for a new manufacturing facility for oral care products.
Audi's CEO denies rumors German carmaker's China JVs will merge - March 18, 2026
Gernot Döllner, chief executive officer of Audi, has rebutted rumors that the German luxury carmaker's joint venture in China with local auto giant SAIC Motor will be integrated into its JV with Chine
Shanghai unveils China's first consumption service standards for pets - March 18, 2026
Before purchasing a pet in Shanghai, consumers may soon be able to scan a code to view the animal's identity, health records, test results and transaction history through a new "one pet, one code" traceability system.
Pre-owned property market in China’s first-tier cities recover in March; new high-end home sales rise - March 18, 2026
The second-hand property market in Chinese first-tier cities has picked up this month, and new home sales have increased, buoyed by popular high-end projects.
Shanghai savors inbound tourism record as LuxeAsia opens - March 18, 2026
Shanghai's inbound tourism market hit a record high in 2025 when the city received 9.36 million visits by inbound tourists, a year-on-year increase of 39.58 percent.
China’s ‘intrinsic stability’ wins global trust - March 17, 2026
"The 21st century is more likely to belong to Beijing than to Washington." A joint poll released on March 15 by the US outlet Politico and the UK polling firm Public First shows that citizens of US' "big four staunch allies" - Canada, the UK, France, and Germany - consider that "it is better to depend on China than the US," with younger generations holding particularly positive views.
