Foreign Firms Surge in Chinese Mainland High-Tech Sectors in H1 2025
Foreign direct investment on the Chinese mainland fell 15.2% in H1 2025, but 30,014 new foreign firms—up 11.7%—landed, led by high-tech and e-commerce boosts.
Ecommerce
Survive and Thrive: Chinese Mainland Consumers Drive New E-Commerce Trends
Despite tariff war uncertainties, consumers in the Chinese mainland are driving e-commerce growth through livestreaming—snapping up everything from premium pet food to next-gen beauty essentials.
Youth Talk: How BRICS Changed Lives
CGTN host Cherry Qiu leads a youth forum with journalists from Brazil, South Africa and India on how BRICS cooperation in e-commerce, visas and tech is reshaping lives.
U.S.-Canada Digital Trade Tussle Draws Tech Giants into the Fray
The U.S. and Canada shift their trade dispute to digital services, drawing tech giants into a showdown over data and digital policy.
Record sales for the Chinese mainland’s 618 festival, fueled by trade-ins and AI
The Chinese mainland’s 618 festival smashed records with over 2.2bn orders, driven by trade-ins, AI-powered services and a boom in instant retail.
3 Trends Fueling China’s ‘618’ Shopping Frenzy
Uncover three game-changing trends from China’s ‘618’ Shopping Festival: extended duration, booming home appliance sales, and a surge in global transactions reshaping e-commerce.
Central Asia’s Economic Resilience: Tapping China’s E-Commerce and Tech
Explore how Central Asia is diversifying trade and boosting economic resilience by partnering with China on e-commerce, manufacturing and AI-driven supply chains.
Xinjiang Launches First Direct Air Cargo Link to Baltic Region
Xinjiang’s first direct air cargo route to the Baltic Sea launched, linking Urumqi and Tallinn to boost e-commerce trade and cut logistics costs.
Yiwu Trade Market Thrives Despite U.S. Tariff Hikes
Despite U.S. tariff hikes on imports from the Chinese mainland, Yiwu International Trade Market saw 13% growth in Q1, reaching 167.45 billion yuan.
US Ends $800 Duty-Free Rule, Triggering Price Surges & Customs Delays
The US has ended duty-free treatment for imports under $800 from the Chinese mainland and the Hong Kong SAR, sparking price hikes, customs delays and supply chain shake-ups.