China builds, upgrades approx. 31 mln hectares of high-standard farmland over past five years: authorities
China created and upgraded about 31 million hectares of high-standard farmland from 2021 to 2025, strengthening national food security.
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China’s retail sales up 4 pct in first 11 months
China’s retail sales grew 4% year on year from January to November 2025, reaching 45.61 trillion yuan, according to official data.
Hong Kong int’l horse races draw record visitors to racecourse
The 2025 Longines Hong Kong International Races at Sha Tin attracted a record 13,300 spectators, highlighting Hong Kong’s global horse racing appeal.
Global companies see signals for continued investment in China
Multinational companies express confidence in long-term investment in China following positive signals from key economic meetings.
Embodied AI robots showcase skills in eight scenarios
Embodied AI robots were tested in real-life rescue, logistics and service scenarios during a major innovation summit in Shanghai.
China advances agricultural machinery innovation to boost grain production
China boosts grain production by advancing high-tech and intelligent agricultural machinery, improving yields and farming efficiency.
China sees growth in social financing in first 11 months
China’s social financing exceeded last year’s level in the first 11 months of 2025, supporting economic recovery and real-sector growth.
“China Shopping” emerges as hot new craze for incoming tourists
Shopping in China attracts foreign tourists amid tax refund policies, visa-free travel and competitive prices for high-quality goods.
China's "Jiutian" large drone takes first flight, aims for versatile roles
China’s large Jiutian unmanned aerial vehicle has completed its first flight. The heavy drone features long range, high payload capacity and multiple applications.
China's Kuaizhou-11 Y8 rocket launches experimental spacecraft
China successfully launched the Kuaizhou-11 carrier rocket with an experimental satellite from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center on Saturday morning.
Volunteers help blind footballers at Games for Persons with Disabilities
Volunteers at China’s National Games for People with Disabilities assist blind football players, helping ensure safety, smooth matches and emotional support.
Experts highlight policy coordination as key to China’s quality-first economic strategy for 2026
Experts say stronger policy coordination will be essential for China to achieve higher-quality and more efficient economic growth in 2026.
China eyes long-term shift toward consumption, but investment still crucial: economist
Economists say China’s transition toward consumption-led growth will be gradual, while investment remains a crucial driver of the economy.
China’s grain output tops 714 mln tonnes in 2025
China’s grain production hit a record 714.88 million tons in 2025, driven by expanded planting areas, higher yields and policy support.
China makes great strides in safeguarding seed security in past five years
During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China strengthened seed security through innovation, boosting domestic crop varieties and food security.
