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China's gross ocean product reached nearly 11.02 trillion yuan (about 1.6 trillion U.S. dollars) in 2025, up 5.5 percent year on year, according to data released by the Ministry of Natural Resources on Friday.

Chinese firm joins international automotive standardization organization2026-03-12
Chinese automaker BYD has officially joined the International Automotive Task Force (IATF), an international standardization organization in the automotive industry, the company announced on Wednesday.

Cathay Group reports 9.5 pct net profit growth in 20252026-03-12
Hong Kong airline Cathay Group reported an attributable profit of 10.8 billion Hong Kong dollars (about 1.4 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025, up 9.5 percent from a year ago and marking the third consecutive year of solid financial performance, the carrier said on Wednesday.

AmCham report shows China remains magnet for foreign investment2026-03-11
China remains a key destination for foreign businesses, with more companies surveyed continuing to invest in the market despite global economic uncertainties, according to a report released Tuesday by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China (AmCham South China).

Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opens 1.31 pct higher2026-03-10
The Hang Seng Index gained 331.83 points, or 1.31 percent, to open at 25,740.29 points on Tuesday.

China reports continued improvement in factory-gate prices in February2026-03-09
China saw continued improvement in factory-gate prices last month, with the decline in its producer price index (PPI) continuing to narrow, according to official data on Monday.

China ramps up consumption push as policy priorities set through 20302026-03-07
Getting people to spend more has emerged as a major economic task for China in 2026 and beyond, aligning with the country's broader shift toward a consumption-driven growth model.

China voices concern over EU proposal restricting foreign investment in strategic sectors2026-03-07
China will closely follow the legislative process of the European Union (EU)'s proposed Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA), carefully assess its impact on Chinese interests and firmly safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises, the Ministry of Commerce said on Friday.

China's 2026 economic growth target "proactive and pragmatic": official2026-03-06
China's economic growth target for 2026 is "proactive and pragmatic," reflecting a broad assessment of domestic conditions and shifts in the external environment, an official said Thursday.

China to create new forms of smart economy2026-03-05
China will advance and expand its "AI Plus" initiative, promote faster application of new-generation intelligent terminals and AI agents, and encourage large-scale commercial application of AI in key sectors and fields, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

Chinese economy remarkably resilient in 2025: report2026-03-05
The Chinese economy has proved remarkably resilient over the past year, according to a government work report submitted Thursday to the country's top legislature for deliberation.

Beyond spectacles, humanoid robots exploring wider applications2026-03-04
At a "robot school" in east China's Shandong Province, dozens of humanoid robots are mimicking human engineers as they carry trays, fold clothes, and fetch bottled water from the shelves, as part of the training for their real-world jobs.

China's skiing fervor glides into southern shopping malls2026-03-04
A row of Nordic-style wooden cottages, roofs blanketed with artificial snow, and a 200-meter slope dotted with skiers: a bustling shopping mall in central China's Wuhan is the unlikely setting for this winter wonderland.

Explainer: What is driving China's rapid rise in robots?2026-03-03
When dozens of humanoid robots leapt, flipped and sprinted across the stage of China's 2026 Spring Festival Gala, the reaction was instant. Clips of the synchronized martial-arts performance went viral, dazzling audiences with feats that looked closer to science fiction than factory automation.

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China starts 2026 with resilience

China's headline consumer inflation of 0.2 percent in January represents a moderation from the previous month, but this is largely a story of the calendar rather than a lack of vitality. Because the Lunar New Year fell in January last year, the comparison base was higher than usual.