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Investment bankers and financiers at the 5th Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit, concluding on Wednesday, are betting on China's potential to lead AI applications as the AI race enters the "show me the money" phase.

China's central bank to step up re-lending policy for stock repurchases, increased holdings2026-11-05
The People's Bank of China (PBOC), the country's central bank, said on Wednesday that it will intensify implementation of its re-lending policy for stock repurchases and increased holdings in a bid to maintain capital market stability.

China issues plan to advance comprehensive resource conservation2026-11-05
China has issued an action plan to promote resource conservation and efficient use of resources, safeguard national resource security and accelerate the green transition of its economy and society, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said Wednesday.

China's import expo draws more Fortune Global 500 companies, industry leaders2026-11-05
The numbers of overseas companies and industry heavyweights attending the 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) are both set to reach record highs, underscoring the enduring appeal of the world's largest import-themed trade fair.

Chinese TV, online audiovisual sectors form mega-markets with over 1 bln users each2026-11-04
China's television and online audiovisual sectors have developed into mega-markets with more than 1 billion users each, according to an industry report released on Tuesday.

Hainan FTP law implementation yields positive results: report2026-11-04
The implementation of the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) Law has yielded positive results, with island-wide special customs operations progressing steadily, according to a law enforcement inspection report submitted to the 25th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) on Tuesday.

European firms find business certainty, reliability at south China's Canton Fair2026-11-04
When Michael Jensen first visited the Canton Fair in 1998, he was looking for products to take to European markets. Nearly three decades and more than 40 visits later, the Asia general manager of Denmark's F&H Group is still making the trip to Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province. But this year, he is looking to do more than sourcing products.

China's central bank to raise forex reserve requirement ratio to keep yuan stable2026-11-04
China's central bank on Tuesday announced that it will raise the foreign exchange (forex) reserve requirement ratio for financial institutions by 2 percentage points, the first increase in nearly five years, in a move that is expected to ease the upward pressure on the Chinese currency renminbi and stabilize market expectations.

China's central bank to raise forex reserve requirement ratio for financial institutions2026-11-03
The People's Bank of China, the central bank, said Tuesday it will raise the foreign exchange reserve requirement ratio for financial institutions by 2 percentage points to 6 percent from Nov. 15, in a move to strengthen the management of forex liquidity.

Chinese central bank shifts policy rate anchor to overnight2026-11-03
China's central bank on Monday changed its main policy rate from the seven-day reverse repo rate to the overnight reverse repo rate as it conducted 541 billion yuan (about 80.6 billion U.S. dollars) of overnight reverse repos.

China steps up monetary policy support to bolster stock market2026-11-03
China will step up the use of monetary policy tools to support its capital market, strengthen market resilience and boost investor confidence, its central bank announced Monday.

Protocol upgrading China-Peru FTA takes effect2026-11-02
The protocol upgrading the China-Peru free trade agreement (FTA) took effect on Sunday, according to China's Ministry of Commerce (MOC).

China's logistics sees improved performance as industrial upgrades support growth2026-11-02
China's logistics demand maintained steady growth in the first three quarters of the year, supported by industrial upgrading and resilient high-end manufacturing, official data showed Sunday.

China's manufacturing PMI softens, high-tech sector maintains expansion2026-11-01
China's manufacturing activity moderated in October while high-tech industries continued to expand, as the country pressed ahead with policy efforts to shore up domestic demand, stabilize investment and sustain economic growth.

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