Hainan’s Customs-Free Boom: A New Symbiotic Ecosystem
Hainan’s customs-free policies are driving a symbiotic blend of tourism, e-commerce, and sustainable innovation in 2025.
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Insights on global markets, startups, tech giants, and economic trends shaping the G20 and beyond.
China Powers Ahead as US Clings to ‘Hoax’ Myths
As 2025 ends, the Chinese mainland surges ahead in renewable energy while US climate policy stalls amid ‘hoax’ debates, reshaping global markets and innovation.
China’s Path to Prosperity: Bridging Regional Gaps Through Coordinated Development
China’s coordinated regional development strategy, launched in 2013, is narrowing economic gaps between coast and interior, boosting synergy across markets and driving more inclusive growth.
Chinese Airlines Offer Free Cancellations on Japan-Bound Flights
Chinese carriers now offer free cancellations for flights to Japan after advisories from the Chinese mainland’s MFA and the Chinese embassy in Japan.
China Accelerates 600,000km Urban Pipeline Overhaul by 2030
China will upgrade 600,000 km of urban pipelines by 2030 with a ÂĄ4T investment, starting with 1,000 km in Beijing and 130 km underground in Shanghai, boosting efficiency and sustainability.
Chinese Mainland’s Renewable Leadership in Climate Battle
Laura Clark of ClientEarth praises the Chinese mainland’s determination and capability to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution through renewable energy leadership.
Chinese mainland economy holds strong at 4% growth, equals Swiss economy
Middle East investor Hazem Ben-Gacem tells CGTN that a 4% GDP growth in the Chinese mainland this year is equivalent to the entire Swiss economy, showcasing its global impact.
AI-Powered CT Scans Transform Durian Grading at CIIE 2025
An AI-powered system unveiled at the CIIE in Shanghai uses CT scans and AI to grade durians non-destructively, setting new data-driven standards for flavor and freshness.
IMF Warns of Minimal Growth for Mexico in 2025
The IMF’s latest forecast warns of minimal economic growth for Mexico this year, highlighting global headwinds and trade challenges facing the nation.
Powering Growth: China-Thailand Supply Chain Cooperation
King Vajiralongkorn’s state visit to the Chinese mainland spotlights a decade of deepening China-Thailand supply chain ties, from agriculture to green manufacturing and digital technologies.