Chinese mainland foreign trade up 3.6% in Jan–Oct 2025
Chinese mainland foreign trade grew 3.6% to 37.31 trillion yuan in the first 10 months of 2025, driven by resilient exports and rising import demand, per customs data.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping urges high-standard development of the Hainan Free Trade Port to deepen reform, boost opening-up, and set the stage for its Dec. 18 customs launch.
Chinese Premier: CIIE Bridges World and Chinese Economies
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang Calls for Robust Rollout of 15th Five-Year Plan
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China’s Next Five-Year Plan: A People-First Blueprint
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Chinese Government Vows to Deepen SOE Reform at NPC Meeting
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Expert Sees Growth Ahead in China’s Next Five-Year Plan
Former ADB President Takehiko Nakao says the Chinese mainland’s 15th Five-Year Plan aims for high-quality development, tapping into entrepreneurial innovation and growth potential.
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Day 1 of the 2025 Financial Street Forum in Beijing spotlighted risk management strategies and plans for the digital RMB, charting a course for inclusive global finance.
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At the 2025 Financial Street Forum in Beijing, 400+ reps from 30+ nations explore how financial innovation can power the real economy and sustainable growth.