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At a time of heightened global uncertainty, China and several European countries have stepped up diplomatic engagement. In recent months, a number of European leaders have visited China with discussions covering trade, technology, energy, and broader economic cooperation. These visits come as Europe grapples with slowing growth, energy security concerns and ongoing geopolitical pressure, raising q...

According to Caixin, a number of Chinese provinces fell short of their growth targets in 2025. Guangdong, the country's largest provincial economy, expanded by 3.9 percent, while Jiangsu narrowed the gap with a stronger 5.3 percent growth. Other major provinces, including Shandong and Zhejiang, grew by 5.5 percent or more. These numbers point to a deeper shift. As China moves into a new stage of d...

British PM Keir Starmer's first official China visit in eight years had a clear goal: boosting economic opportunities for UK firms. Accompanied by over 50 business leaders, the trip sought to revive the UK economy through China's market. What results did it achieve, and what lies ahead?

China is accelerating its push to become a global innovation powerhouse. There are three international technological innovation centers at the heart of the strategy: Beijing, Shanghai, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. At the same time, China is doubling down on “industries of the future” -- from humanoid robots and quantum computing to brain-computer interfaces and 6G. Why is Ch...

After an 8-year gap, the British Prime Minister has arrived in China, seeking a more pragmatic relationship. Leading a major business delegation, the visit aims to unlock trade and investment opportunities at a time of global instability. How will this long-awaited trip reshape the future of China-UK relations?

China’s commercial space sector is taking off as a new engine of growth. Once dominated by state-led programs, China's space sector is undergoing rapid commercialization. Private companies are expanding into new areas such as satellites, launch vehicles, and space services, reshaping the industry's scale, speed, and structure. Why is the commercial space sector becoming such a strategic focus in C...

The World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2026 has come at a pivotal moment for the global economy, as uncertainty, rapid technological change, and rising geopolitical risks continue to reshape the world. Against this backdrop, participants are asking a critical question: how can the international community preserve cooperation and build greater resilience in an increasingly complex and challenging...

The World Economic Forum’s annual meeting has wrapped up in Davos against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and global economic uncertainty. This year’s theme, “A Spirit of Dialogue,” underscores a growing recognition that cooperation is no longer optional, it’s essential. China has been firmly in focus. From meeting its 5 percent growth target in 2025 to its expanding role in advanced ma...

As the World Economic Forum prepares for Davos 2026, we look behind the scenes. How is its influential agenda set? How does the forum turn annual dialogue into lasting impact for the future?

China's foreign trade hit a new record high in 2025. Total imports and exports rose 3.8 percent to 45.5 trillion yuan, or 6.5 trillion U.S. dollars, marking the ninth year of growth. Exports rose 6.1 percent, while imports increased 0.5 percent to a record 18.5 trillion yuan, as China maintained its position as the world’s second-largest import market for the 17th year. Trade ties also became broa...

The geopolitical struggle between the U.S. and Venezuela has once again placed energy and economics at center stage. How is this conflict reshaping world supply chains, market expectations, and the international economic order?

China’s equity markets have kicked off 2026 with a bang, with the Shanghai Composite Index climbing to a 10-year high. The rally builds on strong momentum from last year, when an AI-driven surge pushed the A-share market to its best annual performance in six years. As major global investment banks turn increasingly bullish on Chinese equities, we ask a key question: what is driving this market sur...

Explore how a human-centric training approach is advancing robotics, the timeline for real-world applications, and the profound changes intelligent machines could bring to our lives and society.

China’s humanoid robot industry is taking off — from headline-grabbing performances at the World Humanoid Robot Games to rapidly commercializing models from rising companies like Unitree. With China already commanding 40% of the world’s robotics market and its humanoid sector projected to grow more than 60% annually, the country is racing to push robots from factory floors into everyday life. What...

Analysts share their opinions on China's economic outlook next year and the country’s shift toward innovation-driven development. They also explain how the new trends will impact global markets, investors and China's long-term trajectory.

China’s push for high-quality development is increasingly powered by technological innovation. According to the Nature Index 2025, Chinese cities now account for more than half of the world’s top 10 research hubs, with Beijing remaining the leading global science city. What stands out is that innovation is no longer confined to a handful of major cities. From the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region to th...

The Hainan Free Trade Port marks a major milestone in China’s next phase of opening up, with the introduction of special customs operations across the island. Analysts share their views on the international significance of the new arrangements.

Hainan Free Trade Port’s island-wide special customs operations have officially taken effect, marking the island province’s entry into a new phase of trade liberalization and border management reform. Under the new regime, the share of zero-tariff products in the Hainan FTP will jump from around one fifth to three quarters. The number of tariff-free items will expand from around 1,900 to over 6,60...

Top French business leaders share their views on China's evolving market. The senior executives discuss their strategies for sustainability, high-end manufacturing and consumer trends, revealing a future built on innovation and closer bilateral partnership.

China has wrapped up its annual Central Economic Work Conference, setting the country’s economic priorities for 2026. This year’s roadmap emphasizes boosting domestic demand, driving innovation, deepening reform and opening-up, pushing low-carbon growth, and improving people’s livelihoods—all under the guiding principle of maintaining stability while pursuing progress. The meeting comes at a pivot...

Analysts share their views on how the G20 Summit in South Africa has reinforced the group's role in addressing uneven recovery, climate change and digital disruption to foster inclusive global growth.

China is charting a new course in commercial space, as the National Space Administration sets up a dedicated department to steer one of the country’s fastest-growing high-tech industries. (00:46） And on the consumer front, beyond the Labubu craze, we dive into why spending in China is shifting from goods to services — and what that means for the broader economy. (19:10)

In this episode, our reporter Aaron Liu sits down with experts to assess how AI is reshaping our daily lives.

Global banks are turning increasingly upbeat about China’s economic trajectory. Financial institutions like Goldman Sachs now expect China’s exports to grow 5 to 6 percent annually over the next few years, more than double their earlier forecasts. It has also nudged its forecast for China’s GDP growth this year from 4.9 to 5 percent. Analysts are broadly optimistic, anticipating that continued pol...

A sustainable development concept born in Huzhou, Zhejiang Province has blossomed into the core principles now guiding China's bold national journey toward a green transformation.