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Customs authorities across China are busy handling arrivals of African imports that were early beneficiaries of the country's historic expansion of its zero-tariff treatment, which now covers all 53 African nations that have diplomatic ties with China. In the early hours of Friday, 24 tonnes of South African apples became the first batch of imports to enter China under the landmark initiative, which took effect on May 1. The shipment, cleared swiftly by Shenzhen customs offic

Chinese President Xi Jinping has extended festive greetings and best wishes to the country's working people ahead of the International Workers' Day, which falls on May 1. Xi, also general secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, sent the greetings on behalf of the CPC Central Committee. This year marks the 105th anniversary of the founding of the CPC and the first year of the country's 15th Five-Year Pl

Vulnerable households that struggle with access to electricity now have another option for power in Antigua and Barbuda. The People’s Republic of China recently provided solar energy kits to the twin island state, bringing it closer to its clean energy and climate resilience agenda. Former Minister of Finance Sir Molwyn Joseph said, "These solar kits will directly improve the lives of those who need it most, while helping us move toward a cleaner, more resilient future.” Und

Officials from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) and the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) have held high-level meetings with major European automotive industry associations, calling on the sector to play a constructive role in advancing China-Europe cooperation, after the EU recently introduced economic and trade restrictive measures. China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Hildegard Müller, president of the German Association of the Automoti

China has achieved a breakthrough in yak breeding using a combination of whole-genome selection and somatic cell cloning, with cloned calves successfully born and early-stage scaling underway, researchers said on Monday. The results were announced in Damxung County in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, where a joint research team said the technology could significantly improve breeding efficiency in a sector long constrained by slow genetic improvement and low reprod

Attendance at large concerts in China reached nearly 38 million in 2025, as the live entertainment sector expanded and boosted travel and consumer spending, industry data showed. A view of American rapper Kanye West's live music show in Haikou, the capital of south China's Hainan Province, September 15, 2024. /CFP Concerts with more than 5,000 attendees generated 324.48 billion yuan ($40.5 billion) in revenue, accounting for more than half of the country's performance market,

Scientists in Shanghai have identified a "brake" gene that could potentially halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease, following the creation of the world's first functional map of regulatory "switches" in astrocytes — cells that protect and support brain neurons — using an innovative technology. The gene has already been validated in mouse models, where it significantly alleviated cognitive impairments, bringing performance close to that of healthy mice. The research team

China welcomes more foreign businesses, including Jardine Matheson, to deepen cooperation with China and achieve mutual benefits and win-win outcomes, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Tuesday. He, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, made the remarks during his meeting with Ben Keswick, executive chairman of Jardine Matheson, in Beijing. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the

Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on Tuesday announced that the resort recorded a net profit of 536 million Hong Kong dollars (about 68.39 million U.S. dollars) in the fiscal year 2025. Hong Kong Disneyland Resort shared its business results for the fiscal year 2025 (Sept. 29, 2024 to Sept. 27, 2025) and the latest resort developments. The resort recorded revenue of 8,694 million Hong Kong dollars and EBITDA amounting to 1,989 million Hong Kong dollars. By the end of the fiscal yea

At a bustling store in south China's metropolis of Shenzhen, a small crowd gathers around what looks, at first glance, like an ordinary display of plush toys. They are soft, round and brightly colored, the sort of companions that have filled children's rooms for decades. But then they begin to murmur in their own uniquely programmed digital dialect. At the prompt of a young girl, the beige "creature" in her hand, one of the palm-sized AI toys known as "Fuzozo," pauses, its ti

China will expand zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it starting May 1, 2026, Chinese authorities announced on Tuesday. The inclusion of an additional 20 African nations under the zero-tariff treatment policy has demonstrated the nation's active commitment to expanding high-standard opening up, according to the authorities. From May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028, China will grant zero-tariff treatment, in the form of a preferential

China has intensified its nationwide campaign against counterfeit and pirated goods, the country's top market regulator said on Friday, unveiling a sweeping enforcement record. The move also came as the country seeks to bolster intellectual property right protection and underpin its drive toward innovation. The State Administration for Market Regulation released its annual report on combating IPR infringement and counterfeiting ahead of the 26th World Intellectual Property Da