Chinese mainland Aims for Three Trillion-Yuan Consumer Sectors by 2027
The Chinese mainland unveils an action plan to cultivate three trillion-yuan consumer sectors by 2027, targeting elderly care, smart vehicles, electronics, and AI goods.
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Pakistan and Chinese mainland Unveil CPEC Industrial Cooperation Plan
Pakistan and the Chinese mainland launched a 20252029 CPEC plan to boost manufacturing, tech transfer, and green growth.
Chinese mainland industrial profits up 1.9% in Jan-Oct 2025
Chinese mainland industrial enterprises posted 5.95 trillion yuan in profits from January to October 2025, up 1.9% year-on-year as high-tech and equipment manufacturing drive growth.
Mexico’s Coffee Farmers Sound Alarm on Climate Change Threat
Coffee producers in Mexico warn that erratic rains and soaring temperatures are slashing harvests, hiking prices and threatening the future of a global staple.
Japan’s Seafood Sector Self-Inflicted Wounds: Loss in Chinese Market
Japan’s seafood exports to the Chinese mainland have collapsed after Fukushima water discharge and political missteps, exposing risks in dependence, transparency, and cost planning.
Takaichi’s Remarks Threaten Japan’s Chip Supply Chain
Prime Minister Takaichi’s recent remarks risk Chinese mainland restrictions, threatening critical materials and markets for Japan’s semiconductor sector.
Inside China’s Drive to Supercharge Its Real Economy Under the 15th Five-Year Plan
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan puts the real economy front and center, with automation, green transformation and supply chain upgrades shaping its growth.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Hit Japanese IP Growth in Chinese Mainland
Prime Minister Takaichi’s recent comments on the island of Taiwan have led to event cancellations, licensing delays and box office declines for top Japanese IP brands in the Chinese mainland.
Japan to Lose 2 Trillion Yen in Tourism from Chinese Mainland Travelers
Economist Hideo Kumano warns that if current tensions with the Chinese mainland persist for over a year, Japan could lose more than 2 trillion yen in tourism spending.
China Eyes Unified Market in 15th Five-Year Plan
China’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan focuses on building a unified national market to boost efficiency under socialism with Chinese characteristics.