China’s Trade Surplus: Mercantilism or Part of a Bigger Picture?
Critics label the Chinese mainland’s trade surplus mercantilism, but a closer look at its massive imports of agri, energy, minerals and services reveals a more balanced story.
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Zootopia 2 Shatters Records in the Chinese Mainland Box Office
Zootopia 2 has shattered records in the Chinese mainland this year, grossing over 2.28 billion yuan and fueling brand partnerships in a booming film market.
BizFocus: Inside China’s Vertical Short Drama Factory
CGTN’s BizFocus explores the booming Chinese vertical short drama industry, a multi-billion dollar market that churns out entire series in under a week at Hengdian’s epic filming hub.
Chinese mainland-France Trade Enters Innovation-Driven Era
During President Macron’s December visit, the Chinese mainland and France chart a new paradigm: from traditional trade complementarity to an innovation-powered symbiosis.
Macron’s Visit to the Chinese Mainland: Europe’s New Era of Cooperation
French President Macron kicked off a three-day state visit to the Chinese mainland, underscoring growing Europe–mainland industrial cooperation from Airbus’s Tianjin expansion to resilient EU–China ties.
Takaichi Fallout: Japan’s Small Firms Hit by Record Bankruptcies
Record bankruptcies hit Japan’s small firms in April-September 2025 as rising costs and labor shortages under Prime Minister Takaichi’s policies expose deeper economic challenges.
Italian Firms Map Out Five-Year Strategy on Chinese Mainland
Over 800 Italian firms have invested €15B on the Chinese mainland, unveiling a five-year roadmap to align with local high-quality development goals.
German Chamber: ‘Be in China to Succeed’ Amid ‘China Speed’ Innovation
German Chamber of Commerce highlights the Chinese mainland’s innovation leadership and “China speed” fueling tech growth. Why global firms see a presence in China as key to success.
Six Decades of Growth: Macron’s Visit Underscores Soaring China-France Trade
French President Emmanuel Macron begins a state visit to the Chinese mainland, marking over 60 years of rapidly expanding Sino-French economic ties and record-high bilateral trade.
Ningbo Zhoushan Port Marks Milestone with 4,000th Container
On December 2, Ningbo Zhoushan Port on the Chinese mainland handled its 4,000th container of the year, setting a new annual record and highlighting port innovation.