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China's updated trade law redefines opening up
China has overhauled its core foreign trade legislation for the first time in over two decades, a move that reinforces the country's commitments to high-level opening up and adaptation to a fast-changing global trading order. The revised Foreign Trade Law, which will come into effect on Sunday, sets out clearer rules for market access, business support, and security safeguards.
Spring Festival film box office hits 5.75B yuan
The films screened during Chinese New Year holiday generated 5.75 billion yuan ($832 million) at the box office as of Monday, putting China's domestic film market ahead of all other film markets in 2026.
In the spirit of the steed: Advancing the 15th Five-Year Plan in the Year of the Horse
As the Year of the Horse arrives in February 2026, China has been preparing to launch its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). In his New Year message, President Xi Jinping called on the nation to charge ahead "like horses with courage, vitality and energy," infusing this new journey with profound cultural resonance and forward momentum. A millennia-old spiritual totem of the Chinese nation, the horse today intertwines with the contemporary national narrative, reflecting a unique historical depth and modern-day significance.
Artist modernizes 300-year-old Chinese paper-cutting tradition
A 33-year-old artist is breathing new life into a 300-year-old family tradition, showcasing his paper-cut horses at exhibitions across China to celebrate the Year of the Horse.
Year of the Horse 2026: Ancient strength, modern ambition
The Year of the Horse is coming. Long celebrated as a symbol of strength, vitality and speed, the horse once served as the backbone of ancient societies. As China launches its 15th Five-Year Plan, that spirit takes on new meaning: less about speed, more about precision and high-quality development.
Small village sets example for China's beautiful countryside
Sitting just 6 kilometers north of Fenghua district in Ningbo, eastern China's Zhejiang province, the 2-square-kilometer Tengtou village is home to fewer than 1,000 registered residents. Yet this small village has become a widely cited example of how rural communities can balance livability, economic vitality, and social harmony.
China, US celebrate 20th anniversary of commercial matchmaking program
The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), the U.S. Embassy in China and the International Trade Administration of the U.S. Department of Commerce co-hosted a celebration and friendly basketball match on Feb. 9 to mark the 20th anniversary of the U.S.-China Commercial Matchmaking Program.
The Tengtou miracle: A blueprint for prosperity through Chinese modernization
Nestled in eastern China's Zhejiang province, Tengtou Village exemplifies how rural China is charting a path toward a prosperous, equitable and sustainable future in the new era.
'Shopping in China' heats up as nation boosts inbound consumption
China will step up efforts to boost inbound consumption by rolling out new policy measures, enhancing the "Shopping in China" campaign, and accelerating the development of international consumption centers, the Ministry of Commerce said at a policy briefing on Friday.
Ancient bronze ornament testifies to 'dragon-horse spirit'
A 2,000-year-old gilt-bronze relic captures the "dragon-horse spirit," celebrating a spirit of endurance and strength as the Year of the Horse approaches.
Investment in human capital embodies China's people-centered approach
China's strategic investment in human capital represents a people-centric development philosophy that strives to synergize consumption and investment, and supply and demand for long-term growth, and to promote all-round social progress.
Riding the rail of prosperity: How Beijing-Harbin HSR fuels regional economic vitality
The full completion of the Beijing–Harbin High-Speed Railway(HSR) has significantly improved across north and northeast China, strengthening regional connectivity and development between the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) region and northeast China.
Reading China through Xi's classic quotes: 锐始者必图其终，成功者先计于始
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivered his 2026 New Year message on Dec. 31, during which he quoted a classic Chinese saying — "A successful venture should start with a good plan and with clear goals set."
​China, ASEAN forge deeper ties in 2025
​Against the backdrop of growing external uncertainties in 2025, China-ASEAN cooperation continued to advance collaborative development and forge a closer community with a shared future.
China's economic resilience: An overview in 2025
Despite mounting downward pressure on the global economy and an escalation in trade frictions, China's economy has shown strong resilience in 2025 due to an array of factors.
Beyond either-or: How China balances market and governance
At China's recent Central Economic Work Conference, policymakers emphasized the need for both market vitality and effective regulation, a dual approach aimed at energizing the market while reinforcing institutional discipline.
China's year in words: What media buzzwords reveal about 2025
In a year marked by significant policy deliberations, technological change and evolving social priorities, the language of the media offers a window into public discussion. Examining the terms that repeatedly appeared provides a revealing lens for understanding how China's 2025 was framed, interpreted and remembered.
'City or not city?' China travel is very 'city' right now
Driven by eased visa policies, upgraded travel services and diverse tourism initiatives, travel to China is gaining traction among international tourists, influencers and vloggers eager to explore and share the "real China."