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China's central bank and three other government departments have issued a guideline to establish a regular financial support mechanism to help prevent a relapse into poverty and advance all-around rural revitalization, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) said on Saturday.

China issues compliance guide on auto pricing conduct2026-02-13
China's State Administration for Market Regulation on Thursday released a compliance guide on price-related conduct in the automobile sector, aiming to regulate pricing practices and promote sound development of the auto market.

China reports 11 pct year-on-year rise in inclusive loans for small firms2026-02-13
China's outstanding inclusive loans for small and micro businesses in 2025 totaled 37 trillion yuan (about 5.3 trillion U.S. dollars) by the end of the fourth quarter, which was up 11 percent year on year, according to data released by the National Financial Regulatory Administration on Thursday.

China regrets EU request for WTO panel, pledges to defend rights2026-02-13
China's Ministry of Commerce on Thursday expressed regret over the European Union's (EU's) decision to request the establishment of a World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement panel in response to Chinese judicial rulings on standard essential patents (SEPs).

Chinese authorities urge greater safety control on infant formula products2026-02-13
China's State Council Food Safety Office and State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) have instructed local authorities to tighten the quality and safety oversight of infant formula, following a recent precautionary recall of Nestle products.

New growth drivers in sight as China powers up future industries2026-02-13
China is driving continuous breakthroughs in frontier technologies, fostering the development of future industries as part of efforts to cultivate new growth engines.

China builds new intelligent driving lab to boost smart car industry2026-02-12
A new integrated intelligent driving laboratory, capable of simulating real vehicles, dynamic traffic and climate conditions simultaneously, has commenced operations in a high-tech zone in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

China's pro-consumption policies to boost Spring Festival spending2026-02-12
Chinese authorities have rolled out a series of policy measures to unlock consumption potential during the Spring Festival holiday, as domestic demand remains a key engine for economic growth.

China's core inflation holds steady as demand recovers2026-02-12
China's core consumer inflation remained stable in January, official data showed on Wednesday, pointing to a gradual recovery in domestic demand, even as headline price growth eased due to base effects from last year's Chinese New Year and lower energy costs.

Chinese shares open lower Wednesday2026-02-11
Chinese stocks opened lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.1 percent to open at 4,124.43 points.

Humanoid robot firms launch consumer push with entertainment ventures2026-02-10
China's robot corps is poised to command the spotlight this Chinese New Year season. Kicking off the festivities, AgiBot deployed over 200 humanoid robots across various models at a trailblazing live gala.

China's tech hub Shenzhen operates over 300 low-altitude logistics routes2026-02-10
South China's tech hub of Shenzhen, home to the leading global drone maker DJI, has to date opened a total of 310 low-altitude logistics routes, with 82 new routes added in 2025, according to the ongoing annual session of the municipal people's congress.

China's stock exchanges optimize refinancing rules to support innovation2026-02-10
The Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing stock exchanges on Monday announced a package of measures to optimize refinancing rules to support high-quality listed companies.

China's central bank authorizes BOC London branch as RMB clearing bank2026-02-10
The People's Bank of China on Monday announced that it has authorized the Bank of China's (BOC's) London branch as a renminbi (RMB) clearing bank in Britain.

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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.