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China's outstanding balance of structural monetary policy instruments at 3.9 trln yuan: central bank2025-11-12
China's outstanding balance of structural monetary policy instruments was 3.9 trillion yuan (about 550.3 billion U.S. dollars) at the end of September, data from the People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, showed on Tuesday.

High-protein corn eyed as means to ease China's soybean import reliance2025-11-12
Truckloads of newly-harvested corn are being transported to warehouses in northeast China's Jilin Province, marking China-developed high-protein corn varieties going from the laboratory to the field, with the aim to replace soybeans as livestock feed.

China's recycled non-ferrous metals industry undergoing rapid expansion2025-11-12
China's recycled non-ferrous metals industry has posted rapid growth during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), with its annual production of recycled non-ferrous metals expected to reach 20 million tonnes this year, per the latest industry data.

China's NEV output, sales surge in first 10 months of 20252025-11-12
China's new energy vehicle (NEV) sector posted strong growth in production and sales in the first 10 months of 2025, according to industry data released Tuesday.

"Double 11" shopping bonanza ignites fresh surge in consumer spending2025-11-12
With discounted sales of everything from AI-powered refrigerators to blind boxes, China's annual online "Double 11" shopping festival has highlighted consumption momentum that is moving toward smarter, greener and more emotionally resonant products.

China's import expo reports over 83 bln USD in intended deals2025-11-11
The eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) concluded on Monday, having recorded 83.49 billion U.S. dollars in one-year intended deals -- up 4.4 percent from the previous edition and hitting a new high, according to the CIIE Bureau.

China's latest CPI, PPI data point to steady economic momentum2025-11-10
China reported stable consumer price growth and a further narrowed decline in producer prices in October, as warming consumer sentiment and increasing domestic demand continued to drive economic growth, official data revealed on Sunday.

U.S. exhibitors double down on Chinese market at Shanghai import expo2025-11-09
At the ongoing 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, U.S. companies have secured the largest exhibition area for the seventh consecutive year, providing a bright spot in Sino-U.S. economic relations.

Tunneling machine highlights rise of Chinese manufacturing2025-11-09
In Zhengzhou, central China's Henan Province, an advanced tunneling boring machine (TBM) rolled off a production line this week, ready to be deployed for the construction of an underwater branch of Beijing Subway Line 1.

China reports current account surplus in first three quarters2025-11-08
China's current account balance registered a surplus of 489.8 billion U.S. dollars in the first three quarters of 2025, according to data released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange on Friday.

China pushes for integrated development of coal, new energy sectors2025-11-08
China has moved to promote the integrated development of its coal and new energy sectors to support the green, low-carbon transition of its energy mix.

China's foreign trade up 3.6 pct in first 10 months2025-11-07
China's total goods imports and exports in yuan-denominated terms rose to 37.31 trillion yuan (about 5.27 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first 10 months of 2025, up 3.6 percent year on year, official data showed Friday.

Shanghai's Pudong cements tech powerhouse status as pioneering industries surge2025-11-07
Pudong New Area in east China's Shanghai is reinforcing its position as a leading hub for innovation, with significant advancements reported in its three pillar industries, namely integrated circuits (IC), biomedicine and artificial intelligence (AI).

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As climatic changes had made farming more difficult, more and more Pakistani farmers decided to experiment with Chinese vegetable seed varieties, which they had heard were more resilient, higher-yielding, and better suited to withstand extreme weather conditions.