Mexico’s Sheinbaum Urges US to Curb Border Drug & Arms Trafficking
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum challenges the U.S. to step up border security against drug and arms trafficking as talks aim to avert 30% tariffs on Mexican imports.
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UBS: Chinese mainland’s H1 Growth Remains Strong
UBS economist Zhang Ning highlights the Chinese mainland’s strong H1 growth driven by exports and retail policies, with more stimulus expected in H2.
Chinese Mainland Revises Export Controls, Adds Battery Material Tech
Chinese mainland updates export control catalog, adding battery cathode tech and lifting architectural restrictions.
Shanghai’s Rural-Urban Integration: A Model for the Future
Discover how Shanghai’s innovative approach to rural-urban integration is reshaping communities with smart infrastructure, digital connectivity, and cultural exchange.
Chinese Mainland Home Price Decline Eases with Policy Support
June data show home price declines in the Chinese mainland’s 70 key cities eased, with first-tier hubs down 1.4% year-on-year as policy support boosts confidence.
Irish Ambassador on Chinese Mainland Market Opportunities
Ireland’s premium foods and med tech are set for growth in the Chinese mainland’s evolving market, with Irish ambassador Nicholas O’Brien highlighting new pathways for collaboration.
Chinese Mainland GDP Grows 5.3% in H1 2025: Manufacturing and Rural Incomes Surge
The Chinese mainland’s GDP climbed 5.3% in H1 2025, led by a 6.4% rise in industrial output and a notable surge in rural incomes.
Xi Jinping’s Blueprint for High-Standard Opening Up in Qiushi Journal
General Secretary Xi Jinping’s article on advancing high-standard opening up will be published in the 14th issue of Qiushi Journal, featuring Shenzhen’s skyline as a symbol of deeper global engagement.
From the expo floor: The Chinese mainland’s green farming innovations
A look at how the Chinese mainland is unveiling green farming innovations on the expo floor, from AI irrigation to vertical farms.
China’s High-Quality Development: From Innovation to Shared Prosperity
China’s high-quality development drives innovation and coordinated growth, with a 67% urbanization rate and rising to 11th in the Global Innovation Index.