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Hainan FTP draws more than 700 foreign firms 100 days after customs launch

Hainan FTP draws more than 700 foreign firms 100 days after customs launch

Hainan Free Trade Port has attracted more than 700 new foreign-funded firms in the 100 days since launching independent customs operations, underscoring a surge in overseas investment, according to media reports.

China urges WTO members to resist protectionism

China's commerce minister urged World Trade Organization members to oppose unilateralism and protectionism at a ministerial meeting, as global trade tensions strain the multilateral system, according to media reports.

China vows to further expand opening-up

China reaffirmed on Thursday its commitment to further expanding high-standard opening-up and domestic demand, sharing development opportunities with the rest of the world, and welcoming businesses from all countries to further tap the Chinese market amid global challenges.

Foreign trade will remain growth engine of economy

China's imports and exports of goods exceeded 7.7 trillion yuan ($1.12 trillion) in the first two months of 2026, registering an 18.3 percent year-on-year increase. Chong Quan, China's former deputy international trade representative, spoke to National Business Daily about the challenges and opportunities for China's foreign trade. Below are excerpts of the interview.

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China urges WTO members to resist protectionism

China's commerce minister urged World Trade Organization members to oppose unilateralism and protectionism at a ministerial meeting, as global trade tensions strain the multilateral system, according to media reports.

Foreign trade will remain growth engine of economy

China's imports and exports of goods exceeded 7.7 trillion yuan ($1.12 trillion) in the first two months of 2026, registering an 18.3 percent year-on-year increase. Chong Quan, China's former deputy international trade representative, spoke to National Business Daily about the challenges and opportunities for China's foreign trade. Below are excerpts of the interview.

China welcomes U.S. firms to continue growing in its market: commerce minister

China welcomes companies from the United States to continue expanding their presence in the Chinese market and prosper together with China, according to Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao.

Hainan FTP draws more than 700 foreign firms 100 days after customs launch

Hainan FTP draws more than 700 foreign firms 100 days after customs launch

Travel

Hong Kong tourist group enjoys five-day customized tour in Hubei

Hong Kong tourist group enjoys five-day customized tour in Hubei

A large tourist group from Hong Kong recently took a five-day customized tour in Hubei province, where they immersed themselves in its natural landscapes and cultural heritage. Local authorities said the visit was part of Hubei's efforts to develop its customized inbound tourism market. Designed for affluent travelers from Hong Kong, the itinerary combined scenic beauty with cultural experiences.

Air China opens two new lines to Brussels

Neighborhood spurs tourism with immersive experience

China approves Meishan as national historical and cultural city

Tourism soars as flower-chasing season arrives

Tourism soars as flower-chasing season arrives

Golden dragon raft formation makes appearance on Beijing's Liangma River

Golden dragon raft formation makes appearance on Beijing's Liangma River

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2026 Zhongguancun Forum due to open

Golden dragon raft formation makes appearance on Beijing's Liangma River

China launches satellite group CentiSpace 02 from sea

World's largest-diameter underwater shield tunnel achieves dual breakthrough in China

Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete second series of extravehicular activities

Hangzhou launches new low-altitude helicopter route

Here's how much the U.S. spends on the war with Iran

Explosion seen in downtown Tel Aviv of Israel

Dazzling lanterns light up Guangzhou before Lantern Festival

Culture

Culinary heritage fuels Shaxian's prosperity

Culinary heritage fuels Shaxian's prosperity

On the vibrant Taste of Origins snack street in Yubang village, Shaxian district in the city of Sanming, Fujian province, 60-something Zhang Xiuji plunges wontons into boiling water and deftly tosses noodles.

China launches Tibetan-language AI system DeepZang

China has unveiled DeepZang, the world's first Tibetan-language large language artificial intelligence (AI) model, as it steps up efforts to develop AI tools for minority languages.

Pop Mart, Sony Pictures to develop Labubu film

Chinese toymaker Pop Mart said Thursday it will partner with Sony Pictures to develop a feature film based on Labubu, its globally popular designer toy character.

Two sessions endorsement adds zest to huajuhong sales

Huajuhong, a unique fruit from Guangdong province, rapidly transitions from a traditional Chinese medicine staple to a sought-after health product, thanks to a little help from some unexpected endorsements.

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China urges WTO members to resist protectionism

Mar 27, 2026

China's commerce minister urged World Trade Organization members to oppose unilateralism and protectionism at a ministerial meeting, as global trade tensions strain the multilateral system, according to media reports.

Two China-owned mega ships begin transiting Hormuz Strait after standstill: report

Mar 27, 2026

Two 20,000-TEU container ships operated by China's COSCO SHIPPING Lines — CSCL Indian Ocean and CSCL Arctic Ocean — which had been stranded in the Persian Gulf on the western side of the Strait of Hormuz, began transiting the strait on their return voyage to China, according to Cailian Press on Friday.

Japan distorts history of aggression in textbook reviews

Mar 26, 2026

To obscure historical facts, play down Japan’s war crimes and seek to evade responsibility by playing on words when reviewing textbooks is Japan’s go-to tactic to deny and distort its history of aggression, a spokesperson for Chinese Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

China-Vietnam military ties to be bolstered

Mar 20, 2026

As the 10th border defense friendship exchange between China and Vietnam was held this week, the two nations' defense chiefs pledged to further enhance cooperation in multiple fields.

China vows firm resolve in safeguarding its rights in South China Sea

Mar 18, 2026

A Chinese defense spokesperson on Wednesday stressed firm resolve in safeguarding China's rights in the South China Sea, slamming the "self-directed farce" by the Philippines.

Iran confirms death of top security official Ali Larijani

Mar 18, 2026

Iran's Supreme National Security Council confirmed that its secretary Ali Larijani has been killed in an attack, Iran's Tasnim news agency reported early Wednesday.

China eyes hydrogen push in key plan period

Mar 26, 2026

China is pursuing industrial-scale breakthroughs in the hydrogen sector, targeting regional self-sufficiency in renewable and clean low-carbon hydrogen to fuel its broader economic transformation as the nation embarks on its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30).

China promotes open science cooperation

Mar 26, 2026

Amid intensifying geopolitical competition in high-tech sectors, China unveiled on Wednesday a plan to open some of its major scientific projects and facilities to the world, calling for the building of a "global technology community".

Surge of 'tokens' signals fresh opportunities

Mar 25, 2026

The artificial intelligence surge is rapidly reshaping China's digital economy. On Tuesday, a senior official in charge of data security pointed to an explosion in "tokens" as both a barometer of growth and a new export frontier.

1,790 athletes to compete at Sanya Asian Beach Games as final preparations intensify

Mar 26, 2026

With less than one month to go until the opening ceremony of the 2026 Asian Beach Games, organizers said the final phase of preparations is underway, with event coordination, venue construction, and services on track. Athlete registration has concluded, and the operational framework for the competition is in place.

Hassan withdraws from 2026 London Marathon with achilles injury

Mar 24, 2026

Reigning Olympic champion Sifan Hassan has pulled out of this year's London Marathon on 26 April after being injured in a treadmill mishap.

Fans' passion drives China F1 growth

Mar 17, 2026

The engines of the 2026 Formula One Heineken Chinese Grand Prix may have fallen silent, but the passion of Chinese and international fans continues to reverberate.

China urges immediate ceasefire in Mideast

Mar 13, 2026

Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called for an immediate ceasefire in the Middle East, saying the international community broadly agrees that the fighting must stop, and urging all sides to press the parties involved to halt military operations.

China firmly opposes Japan's attempts to seek breakthroughs on Taiwan question: spokesperson

Mar 9, 2026

China remains highly vigilant against and firmly opposes Japan's attempts to seek breakthroughs on the Taiwan question, a foreign ministry spokesperson said here Monday.

'Two sessions' expectations in China's 15th Five-Year Plan | Views From Chang'an Avenue

Mar 3, 2026

"Two sessions" are coming. We are listening.The year 2026 marks the start of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), ushering in a pivotal period for building on past achievements and breaking new ground. So what new changes and opportunities will the next five years bring?