China's manufacturing activity expands in August

China's manufacturing activity expands in August

Activity in China's manufacturing sector expanded in August due to a recovery in market demand and a rebound in production, official data showed Thursday.

Macro

Top planner warns of economic challenges

Top planner warns of economic challenges

China's top economic planner warned Wednesday that challenges remain in investment and trade, and meeting annual growth targets will require "arduous efforts."

Financials

In-depth

Innovation, reform to revive global economic vitality

Innovation, reform to revive global economic vitality

Placing reform and innovation at the top of its agenda, the G20 summit will bring new opportunities for not only China but also the world at large.

G20 should reject trade protectionism

G20 should reject trade protectionism

Eight years after the 2008 international financial crisis, global economic recovery remains unimpressive. Worst of all, there's been a resurgence in anti-trade sentiment.

China adds 7 new free trade zones

China adds 7 new free trade zones

Chinese authorities have decided to set up seven new free trade zones (FTZs) across the country, bringing the total number to 11 as China looks to replicate the success of previous trials.

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