
China and the United States have agreed to continue making good use of their economic and trade consultation mechanism to strengthen dialogue and communication, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

China's monetary policy is set to remain on an easing path to support growth and domestic demand as the United States Federal Reserve held rates steady amid rising oil prices driven by geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East, officials and analysts said.

China will implement new regulations on the registration of overseas manufacturers exporting food to China, starting from June this year, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) has announced.

"Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace. Job gains have remained low, and the unemployment rate has been little changed in recent months. Inflation remains somewhat elevated," said the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) in a statement.

In a significant development for China's semiconductor industry, a recent teardown of Honor's latest overseas smartphone model, the X6d, has revealed that domestic company Newsonic Electronics is supplying a comprehensive suite of radio frequency front-end components for the device.

Gansu province recorded a strong start to its foreign trade performance in 2026, with total imports and exports reaching 14.53 billion yuan ($2.1 billion) in the first two months, up 16.6 percent year-on-year, according to Lanzhou Customs.

While the broader economy still faces challenges from an evolving external environment, rising geopolitical tensions and lingering structural pressures at home, officials, economists and global business leaders remain broadly optimistic about the outlook.

Meta is reportedly planning to lay off 20% or more of its workforce, pivoting more resources toward costly AI investments, according to Reuters, as more US tech firms rapidly scale down their human workforce to make room for an AI capital-expenditure spree.

China and the United States discussed the "possible extension" of existing bilateral tariff and non-tariff measures and floated the idea of establishing a working mechanism to promote bilateral trade and investment cooperation during their latest round of trade talks in Paris, France, a senior Chinese official said on Monday.

China will introduce new rules requiring food delivery platforms to verify restaurant identities, licenses and operating addresses in a bid to crack down on "ghost kitchens," regulators said, with the measures set to take effect in June this year, according to media reports.

China's latest five-year blueprint doesn't just pledge to develop new quality productive forces -- it maps out exactly how to get there.
The ongoing trade talks between China and the United States in France carry great importance for the world's two largest economies to sustain the hard-won stability achieved over the past year, analysts have said.

Guided by the important consensuses reached between the heads of state of the two countries during their meeting in Busan and all previous phone calls, the two sides will engage in consultations on economic and trade issues of mutual concern.

South Korean retail investors are ramping up investments in Chinese assets, with China becoming one of their key overseas destinations in 2025 amid shifting regional market opportunities.

China's foreign trade surged 18.3% year-on-year in the first two months of 2026, marking a robust start to the year, according to Tuesday's data from the General Administration of Customs.

Apple will reduce the commission rates it charges developers on its App Store in the Chinese mainland after communicating with local regulators, with the changes taking effect on March 15, according to media reports.

China's latest Government Work Report signals a shift toward securing more sustainable expansion, as policymakers lower the headline target while prioritizing structural reform and long-term stability, economists said.

China's national lawmakers on Thursday approved a development blueprint for the 2026-2030 period, marking a pivotal step in the modernization drive of nearly one-fifth of the world's population.

Standard Chartered Bank (China) said Thursday it will provide custody services for a Hong Kong stock-initiated fund launched by Guotai Haitong Securities, becoming the first foreign bank to act as custodian for both a public Qualified Domestic Institutional Investor (QDII) fund and an initiated public fund in China.

The majority of motions submitted by lawmakers during the ongoing fourth session of the 14th National People's Congress have focused on the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), emphasizing the promotion of emerging industries, the session's secretariat stated.

China's foreign trade rose 18.3 percent year-on-year to 7.73 trillion yuan ($1.12 trillion) in the first two months of this year, data released on Tuesday by the General Administration of Customs showed.
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Jacques Jordaan, CEO of the South African Canning Fruit Producers’ Association, said China’s canned fruit industry has made significant progress in areas such as brand building, market development, and research and technology, offering experience and innovations that could benefit producers in South Africa.


In the eyes of many exhibitors, the Medical Equipment and Healthcare Products Exhibition Area is undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching sections at every edition of the China International Import Expo (CIIE).

At the China headquarters of Grundfos, a Danish provider of pumps and water solutions, a photo wall captures the deep bond between the company and the China International Import Expo (CIIE) over the years.


As a global leader in biotechnology with a history of nearly 130 years, Roche has had a long-standing presence in China. As early as in 1926, Roche began introducing its medicines to China through pharmacies in Shanghai, marking the start of its nearly 100-year journey in China.


The CIIE not only provides Canadian products with a safe market testing environment but also allows companies to interact directly with consumers and potential buyers to understand how their products are received in the Chinese market.


Visiting an expo can be exhausting — many attendees easily walk 20,000 steps in a day. With its vast exhibition halls, the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Shanghai), the venue for the China International Import Expo (CIIE), can push your step count to the top of the leaderboard before the day is over.


As a friendly neighbor to China, Malaysia has twice served as a Guest Country of Honour at the CIIE, using this opportunity to engage in diverse areas of cooperation, underscoring the close ties between China and Malaysia.


As a domestic partner to recruit exhibitors for the China International Import Expo (CIIE) Bureau, Lingang Group created a vibrant Lingang Exhibition Area at the 7th CIIE. Within a 2,700-square-meter space, it has brought together 68 foreign brand clusters, showcasing its strong appeal.
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