China moves swiftly to carry out growth tasks set at two sessions, in show of institutional advantage

China's State Council, the country's cabinet, has called on all departments and localities to take concrete measures to carry out key development tasks outlined at the just-concluded two sessions, as central government agencies and local governments across the country also moved swiftly to map out plans to meet various targets. Coming just a day or […]

US mulls extending clampdown on Chinese firms, and China experts call for more resources to support technology self-reliance

The US has been using an array of methods to suppress China's semiconductor industry and other high-tech sectors to contain the country's high-quality development. In the latest move, the US mulled blacklisting another Chinese chipmaker to stifle its growth.  Analysts noted that the US is unlikely to alter its strategy of impeding China's rise, and […]

CPPCC members highlight tech innovation, seed revitalization to ensure food security as China eyes more than 650m-ton grain output in 2024

Food security is one of the core issues being discussed during the annual two sessions in China, with political advisors in the agriculture sector emphasizing the need for technology innovation and seed revitalization to ensure stable food supplies. In 2024, China's target for grain production is more than 1.3 trillion jin (650 million tons) according […]

China Eastern Airlines to operate more C919 planes, other domestically made aircraft: general manager

Li Yangmin, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the general manager of China Eastern Airlines, proposed to scale up operation of domestically manufactured civilian aircraft while phasing in an operational coordination mechanism. Li said that large-scale commercial operation of home-developed aircraft is still in its nascent stage, and it is […]

Two sessions offer good insights into China’s development paradigm: Thai scholar

Editor's Note: This week, China kicked off the two sessions, one of the most important political gatherings annually. The event offers an important window for the outside world to understand China's development, and where the world's second-largest economy is headed and top policy priorities in 2024.  What are the world's general expectations of the two […]

China’s second domestically built large cruise ship unveils construction roadmap

The construction road map for China's second domestically built large cruise ship following the Adora Magic City has been released, China Media Group reported on Wednesday, and delivery is expected in 2026. Experts said that the release of the construction roadmap shows that China's high-end manufacturing prowess in the shipbuilding sector is gradually maturing. As […]

Chinese firms rush to obtain global orders, as foreign trade expected to pick up: experts

Chinese provinces and cities are starting off strong with obtaining overseas orders in the Year of the Dragon by sending teams abroad while actively participating in international exhibitions.  For instance, 35 businesses sent 67 representatives from Yiwu, capital of small commodities in East China's Zhejiang Province, to the Sourcing at Magic Show held in Las […]