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Li Shiji, who owns a small grain-processing company in Shenyang of northeast China's Liaoning Province, found it difficult to secure business loans for most of his career due to a lack of collateral. But the recent launch of a government-backed financing tool has eased his company's financial pressures, he says.

China's Hainan FTP brings about broader opportunities through high-level opening up2025-04-14
At the Yiling Life Care Center in the Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone, patients are seen undergoing rehabilitation exercises under the guidance of therapists in a spacious, bright hall.

Consumption potential big, experts say2025-04-14
China's super-large consumption market still holds enormous potential and serves as an important engine to drive economic growth, despite the increasing complexity and uncertainty of the external environment.

China's courier sector sees robust growth in parcel handling2025-04-13
China's express delivery volume has surpassed 50 billion parcels as of April 11 this year, reaching the milestone 18 days earlier than in 2024, according to data released by the State Post Bureau on Saturday.

SCO dialogue partners eye deeper cooperation with China at investment event2025-04-13
At a recent investment promotion event in north China's Tianjin Municipality, Turkish businessman Mehmet Sahin was seen exchanging business cards with entrepreneurs from Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries.

China to reinforce financial support for sports industry2025-04-12
China will continue to beef up financial support for the sports industry in a bid to promote high-quality development of the sector, according to a guideline jointly issued by four government departments.

Over 100 mln new home appliances sold in China amid trade-in policy support2025-04-12
China has seen about 100.35 million new home appliances sold under its consumer goods trade-in program, the Ministry of Commerce said Friday.

China's NEV output, sales see robust growth in Q12025-04-12
China's new energy vehicles (NEVs) saw robust production and sales in the first quarter of 2025, industry data showed Friday.

German companies ramp up investment in China2025-04-12
German investment in China has demonstrated a marked upward trajectory in recent years, particularly in sectors such as new energy vehicles (NEVs), chemicals, and machinery manufacturing.

China raises additional tariffs to 125 pct on U.S. imports2025-04-12
China will raise the additional tariffs on products imported from the United States to 125 percent, effective from Saturday, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced Friday.

Chinese shares open lower Friday2025-04-11
Chinese stocks opened lower on Friday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.13 percent to open at 3,219.51 points.

China's SMEs report improved performance in Q12025-04-10
China's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) saw improved business performances in the first three months of the year, according to a report from the China Association of Small and Medium Enterprises released on Thursday.

China's CPI down 0.1 pct in March2025-04-10
China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, was down 0.1 percent year on year in March, the National Bureau of Statistics said Thursday.

China's homestay economy flourishes amid spring travel boom2025-04-10
The recent Qingming Festival holiday saw a surge in travel activities across China, with many homestays recording a sharp rise in bookings, driven by distinctive offerings, personalized services and high-quality experiences.

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