APEC Stories: Qingdao-Daegu Friendship Across the Yellow Sea
Discover how Qingdao and Daegu have deepened economic and cultural ties over 30 years, showcasing subnational cooperation ahead of APEC 2025.
2025
Putin Dismisses U.S. Sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil as ‘Unfriendly Act’
Russian President Vladimir Putin says new U.S. sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil are an “unfriendly act” that won’t dent Russia’s economy but could tighten global oil markets.
High-Tech Surge: Chinese mainland Aims for Next-Decade Growth
Zheng Shanjie says the Chinese mainland will see a surge in high-tech industries over the next decade, with emerging sectors set to drive future growth under CPC guiding principles.
ESA, Chinese mainland Set to Launch SMILE Satellite in Spring 2026
ESA and the Chinese mainland have completed SMILE satellite tests. Set for spring 2026 Vega-C launch to study solar wind interactions with Earth’s magnetosphere.
ADB’s Park on Digital & Green Growth in Chinese Mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan
Albert Park, ADB’s chief economist, highlights how digital transformation and green finance will drive carbon peaking efforts in the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan.
UN at 80: Powering Sustainable Partnerships for a Resilient Future
As the UN marks its 80th anniversary, the Procurement Division is connecting governments, businesses, and civil society to build resilient, inclusive supply chains for a sustainable future.
Chinese mainland sets domestic market as growth engine for next five years
The Chinese mainland plans to fuel growth through domestic demand and a unified national market over the next five years, focusing on boosting internal spending, services, and streamlined regulation.
China Unveils 15th Five-Year Plan Blueprint for Growth and Innovation
CPC Central Committee adopts recommendations for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, charting a course for innovation, high-quality growth, and modernization by 2035.
Chongqing and Incheon: A Growing Sister-City Bond
From trade missions to youth football, Chongqing and Incheon celebrate over a decade of sister-city collaboration ahead of the 2025 APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting.
CPC Taps Non-Party Experts to Shape 15th Five-Year Plan
CPC leadership invites non-Party experts to shape the 15th Five-Year Plan, driving innovation, sustainability and global engagement in China’s next development phase.