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The number of valid invention patents in China's strategic emerging industries had exceeded 1.3 million by the end of 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 15.7 percent, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) said Friday.

British drugmaker pledges landmark 2.5-billion USD investment in Beijing2025-03-22
British pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca signed a landmark 2.5-billion-U.S. dollar agreement on Friday to invest in Beijing over the next five years, signaling the multinational's confidence in the world's second-largest economy.

Shanghai sees theme park investment boom as global operators tap China market2025-03-22
Shanghai is becoming a key investment destination for international theme park operators as they look to capitalize on China's expanding entertainment and travel markets.

China's securities regulator to advance rule of law in capital markets2025-03-22
China's securities regulator said Friday it will advance the rule of law in the capital markets to make them more safe, well-regulated, transparent, open, vibrant and resilient.

China building more pumped-storage power stations to meet rising demand2025-03-22
In the mountainous region of Daixian County, north China's Shanxi Province, a pumped-storage power station with a total installed capacity of 1.4 million kilowatts is set to begin construction in June.

China to further stabilize foreign investment in 2025: commerce ministry2025-03-21
China will work to further stabilize foreign investment in 2025, implementing measures to open up more fields and improve the business environment, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

Cooperation fuels accelerated economic growth in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region2025-03-21
As the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region enters its second decade in 2025, it has witnessed a significant milestone.

China's subsidy program spurs digital product consumption2025-03-21
China's efforts to spur consumer spending are off to a strong start this year, with government subsidy measures driving a surging demand in digital products, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

Hong Kong launches regulatory sandbox pilot projects to foster low-altitude economy2025-03-21
China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government Thursday announced a list of the first batch of low-altitude economy (LAE) regulatory sandbox pilot projects, aiming to inject new vitality into Hong Kong's economy through the gradual implementation of these projects.

Shanghai eyes stronger services backed by tech2025-03-21
The high-quality development of Shanghai's services sector should better serve technological advancement and boost consumption, the city's municipal government said in a recent guideline.

China to issue RMB-denominated green sovereign bond in London2025-03-20
China is set to debut an RMB-denominated sovereign green bond in London, the Ministry of Finance said on Wednesday.

China's e-bike trade-ins hit 2 mln amid policy support2025-03-20
China has seen more than 2.04 million new e-bikes sold under its consumer good trade-in program as of Tuesday, generating 5.61 billion yuan (about 783 million U.S. dollars) in new sales of such bikes, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday.

A solid start to China's 2025 economy: unpacking key indicators2025-03-20
In a firm rebuttal to skeptics, China kicked off 2025 with a solid economic trajectory, offering compelling evidence of the efficacy of its well-calibrated stimulus measures and the enduring strength of the world's second-largest economy.

China's power use up 8.6 pct in February2025-03-19
China's electricity consumption, a key barometer of economic activity, reported steady expansion last month, official data showed on Tuesday.

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Pakistan's Ambassador to China, Khalil Hashmi, highlighted the key takeaways from China's annual Two Sessions, emphasizing economic confidence, technological innovation, and Pakistan-China cooperation under CPEC Phase II.