Despite their important role in the economy,micro-,small-and medium-sized enterprises(MSMEs)are also the weakest link in the market ecosystem and face the challenge of sustainable development.“By enabling MSMEs to fl...Despite their important role in the economy,micro-,small-and medium-sized enterprises(MSMEs)are also the weakest link in the market ecosystem and face the challenge of sustainable development.“By enabling MSMEs to flourish,we can help to keep the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)alive,i.e.supporting an economy that includes everyone,while also addressing the existential threat of climate change,to ensure a future that can sustain us all,”said Beate Trankmann,the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP)Resident Representative in China,as events were held recently to mark the 2024 UN Micro-,Small-and Medium-sized Enterprises Day.展开更多
At an economy-themed press conference held on the day of the Second Session of the 14th National People's Congress,Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao admitted that the situation of foreign trade situation is still&q...At an economy-themed press conference held on the day of the Second Session of the 14th National People's Congress,Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao admitted that the situation of foreign trade situation is still"very severe"this year.When it comes to the future policies for stabilizing foreign trade,Wang Wentao said that the government will provide better financial services forforeign trade enterprises.展开更多
The 2024 Government Work Report proposes to step up the R&D and application of big data and AI,launch an AI Plus initiative,and build digital industry clusters with international competitiveness.This is the first ...The 2024 Government Work Report proposes to step up the R&D and application of big data and AI,launch an AI Plus initiative,and build digital industry clusters with international competitiveness.This is the first time that AI+(or AI Plus) has been written into the government work report.From the previous Internet+to today's AI+,it means that the country will strengthen top-level design of AI industry.展开更多
The new quality productive force is undoubtedly one of the biggest focuses during this year's Two Sessions,and was not only included in the government work report for the first time,but was also listed as one of t...The new quality productive force is undoubtedly one of the biggest focuses during this year's Two Sessions,and was not only included in the government work report for the first time,but was also listed as one of the top ten tasks in terms of government work in 2024.展开更多
During the Two Sessions,how to attract foreign investment to China and how to further optimize the business environment for foreign investment have become hot topics in the economic field.The 2024 government work repo...During the Two Sessions,how to attract foreign investment to China and how to further optimize the business environment for foreign investment have become hot topics in the economic field.The 2024 government work report proposes increased efforts to attract foreign investment.It will continue to reduce the negative list of foreign investment access,completely lift restrictions on foreign investment accessto the manufacturing industry.展开更多
The recent 2024 National Tour ism Development Conference has clearly pointed out that China’s tourism industry has grown into the world’s largest domestic tourism market and has become an important destination in th...The recent 2024 National Tour ism Development Conference has clearly pointed out that China’s tourism industry has grown into the world’s largest domestic tourism market and has become an important destination in the international tourism sector,marking the rise of the tourism industry as a strategic pillar industry for the country.展开更多
Climate change has become one of the most serious challenges to the sustainable development of mankind,while green and low-carbon development provides a new important stimulus for the global economy.At the China Devel...Climate change has become one of the most serious challenges to the sustainable development of mankind,while green and low-carbon development provides a new important stimulus for the global economy.At the China Development Forum which was held recently,the term"green supply chain"was frequently mentioned.A green supply chain refers to a supply chain that adopts carbon reduction and decarbonization technologies thoroughly.The green supply chain system that China is currently committed to building will greatly contribute to the goal of carbon neutrality in the context of global climate change.展开更多
This year's government work report proposes to promote the stable growth of consumption,stimulate consumption potential,and promote new types of consumption such as digital consumption,green consumption,and health...This year's government work report proposes to promote the stable growth of consumption,stimulate consumption potential,and promote new types of consumption such as digital consumption,green consumption,and healthy consumption.展开更多
2022 was extraordinary.The COVID-19 pandemic together with downward consumption,put the macro economy under greater pressure.However,against complex and severe situations at home and abroad,China remained the world’s...2022 was extraordinary.The COVID-19 pandemic together with downward consumption,put the macro economy under greater pressure.However,against complex and severe situations at home and abroad,China remained the world’s second largest economy in 2022,and the total value of imports and exports exceeded RMB 40 trillion for the first time,making a new record and meaning China has been the leading goods trading country across the world for six consecutive years.All these figures demonstrated the strong resilience of China’s foreign trade.In the same year,the 20th CPC National Congress was held successfully,injecting more certainty for the future development of China.展开更多
The first plan on data elements since the listing of the National Bureau of Data of China has been released.On December 15th,2023,the National Bureau of Data of China drafted the Three-year Plan for“Data Elements X”...The first plan on data elements since the listing of the National Bureau of Data of China has been released.On December 15th,2023,the National Bureau of Data of China drafted the Three-year Plan for“Data Elements X”(2024-2026)(Exposure Draft),and solicited opinions from the public.展开更多
The 15th BRICS Summit was held in Johannesburg,South Africa,from August 22 to 24 local time,and was the first offline BRICS Summit held in the last three years.Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the 2023 BRICS Summ...The 15th BRICS Summit was held in Johannesburg,South Africa,from August 22 to 24 local time,and was the first offline BRICS Summit held in the last three years.Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the 2023 BRICS Summit in Johannesburg,South Africa,and delivered a series of important speeches,drawing the blueprint for BRICS cooperation and pointing out the direction for South-South cooperation.Last year was the BRICS“China Year”,and 2023 is the“South Africa Year”.The 2023 BRICS Summit made great achievements,many of which are the extension and implementation of the outcomes of the 2022 BRICS Summit.At the 15th BRICS Summit in South Africa,the Johannesburg Declaration was signed,and the historic expansion of BRICS was announced,marking a new starting point for BRICS cooperation.展开更多
Entering 2023,direct investment from overseas enterprises and institutions has been shifting towards the service industry,which is now one of the most popular sectors for foreign investment.At a recent seminar themed...Entering 2023,direct investment from overseas enterprises and institutions has been shifting towards the service industry,which is now one of the most popular sectors for foreign investment.At a recent seminar themed“Benchmarking International Standards and Promoting Trade Facilitation”,Mr.Yu Bo,Managing Partner of integrated business consulting of PwC China,said in an interview that:“Expanding high-level opening-up of the service industry requires more active exploration into aligning with new international economic and trade rules,which can be done by early and pilot implementation in some areas.”展开更多
文摘Despite their important role in the economy,micro-,small-and medium-sized enterprises(MSMEs)are also the weakest link in the market ecosystem and face the challenge of sustainable development.“By enabling MSMEs to flourish,we can help to keep the vision of the Sustainable Development Goals(SDGs)alive,i.e.supporting an economy that includes everyone,while also addressing the existential threat of climate change,to ensure a future that can sustain us all,”said Beate Trankmann,the United Nations Development Programme(UNDP)Resident Representative in China,as events were held recently to mark the 2024 UN Micro-,Small-and Medium-sized Enterprises Day.
文摘At an economy-themed press conference held on the day of the Second Session of the 14th National People's Congress,Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao admitted that the situation of foreign trade situation is still"very severe"this year.When it comes to the future policies for stabilizing foreign trade,Wang Wentao said that the government will provide better financial services forforeign trade enterprises.
文摘The 2024 Government Work Report proposes to step up the R&D and application of big data and AI,launch an AI Plus initiative,and build digital industry clusters with international competitiveness.This is the first time that AI+(or AI Plus) has been written into the government work report.From the previous Internet+to today's AI+,it means that the country will strengthen top-level design of AI industry.
文摘The new quality productive force is undoubtedly one of the biggest focuses during this year's Two Sessions,and was not only included in the government work report for the first time,but was also listed as one of the top ten tasks in terms of government work in 2024.
文摘During the Two Sessions,how to attract foreign investment to China and how to further optimize the business environment for foreign investment have become hot topics in the economic field.The 2024 government work report proposes increased efforts to attract foreign investment.It will continue to reduce the negative list of foreign investment access,completely lift restrictions on foreign investment accessto the manufacturing industry.
文摘The recent 2024 National Tour ism Development Conference has clearly pointed out that China’s tourism industry has grown into the world’s largest domestic tourism market and has become an important destination in the international tourism sector,marking the rise of the tourism industry as a strategic pillar industry for the country.
文摘Climate change has become one of the most serious challenges to the sustainable development of mankind,while green and low-carbon development provides a new important stimulus for the global economy.At the China Development Forum which was held recently,the term"green supply chain"was frequently mentioned.A green supply chain refers to a supply chain that adopts carbon reduction and decarbonization technologies thoroughly.The green supply chain system that China is currently committed to building will greatly contribute to the goal of carbon neutrality in the context of global climate change.
文摘This year's government work report proposes to promote the stable growth of consumption,stimulate consumption potential,and promote new types of consumption such as digital consumption,green consumption,and healthy consumption.
文摘2022 was extraordinary.The COVID-19 pandemic together with downward consumption,put the macro economy under greater pressure.However,against complex and severe situations at home and abroad,China remained the world’s second largest economy in 2022,and the total value of imports and exports exceeded RMB 40 trillion for the first time,making a new record and meaning China has been the leading goods trading country across the world for six consecutive years.All these figures demonstrated the strong resilience of China’s foreign trade.In the same year,the 20th CPC National Congress was held successfully,injecting more certainty for the future development of China.
文摘The first plan on data elements since the listing of the National Bureau of Data of China has been released.On December 15th,2023,the National Bureau of Data of China drafted the Three-year Plan for“Data Elements X”(2024-2026)(Exposure Draft),and solicited opinions from the public.
文摘The 15th BRICS Summit was held in Johannesburg,South Africa,from August 22 to 24 local time,and was the first offline BRICS Summit held in the last three years.Chinese President Xi Jinping attended the 2023 BRICS Summit in Johannesburg,South Africa,and delivered a series of important speeches,drawing the blueprint for BRICS cooperation and pointing out the direction for South-South cooperation.Last year was the BRICS“China Year”,and 2023 is the“South Africa Year”.The 2023 BRICS Summit made great achievements,many of which are the extension and implementation of the outcomes of the 2022 BRICS Summit.At the 15th BRICS Summit in South Africa,the Johannesburg Declaration was signed,and the historic expansion of BRICS was announced,marking a new starting point for BRICS cooperation.
文摘Entering 2023,direct investment from overseas enterprises and institutions has been shifting towards the service industry,which is now one of the most popular sectors for foreign investment.At a recent seminar themed“Benchmarking International Standards and Promoting Trade Facilitation”,Mr.Yu Bo,Managing Partner of integrated business consulting of PwC China,said in an interview that:“Expanding high-level opening-up of the service industry requires more active exploration into aligning with new international economic and trade rules,which can be done by early and pilot implementation in some areas.”
