China this week: top news
1. Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for strengthening industry to advance China's modernization
On May 19th, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, emphasized the need to further strengthen the manufacturing sector to advance the Chinese model of modernization during an inspection tour in Luoyang City, Henan Province. As part of his visit, he toured Luoyang Bearing Group Co., Ltd., the White Horse Temple, and the Longmen Grottoes. Xi Jinping stated: "China has always adhered to the course of developing the real economy. We have come a long way from importing matches, soap, and iron to becoming the world's largest manufacturing power with the most comprehensive range of industries. We have chosen the right path. We must continue to develop industry, achieve technological self-reliance, master key technologies, strengthen the integration between manufacturing, science, and education, and cultivate highly skilled personnel. Only in this way can we achieve Chinese modernization".
2. China's Economy Shows Resilience in April; Preparations Begin for the 15th Five-Year Plan
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics of China, industrial production grew by 6.1% in April, indicating the economy's resilience amidst domestic and external challenges. Preparations are underway for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030). Research by ministries is focused on developing new quality productive forces. Chairman Xi emphasizes the importance of a scientific, democratic, and legal approach in formulating the next five-year plan for socio-economic development.
3. China's Cooperation with Central and Eastern European Countries Strengthens Ties with Europe
From May 22nd to 25th, the fourth China-CEEC Expo and International Consumer Goods Fair was held in Ningbo, bringing together 435 companies from 14 CEEC countries, as well as representatives from the UK, France, and Germany. The event expanded its format from "Central and Eastern Europe" to "CEEC+", becoming a platform for deepening political trust and economic integration between China and Europe. The exhibition showcased the latest technologies, strengthening the role of CEEC countries in partnership with the PRC.
4. Huawei Unveils Laptops with Proprietary HarmonyOS and World's First Foldable PC
On May 19th, Chinese tech giant Huawei presented its first laptops running on its own HarmonyOS operating system, as well as the world's first foldable commercial PC, the MateBook Fold Ultimate Design.
When unfolded, the MateBook Fold is only 7.3 mm thick and weighs 1.16 kg. The main feature of the new product is an 18-inch foldable OLED screen with a 3.3K resolution. Huawei claims it is the world's first laptop to use a dual-layer OLED panel capable of reaching a peak HDR brightness of up to 1600 nits. The display supports the HDR Vivid standard and a wide P3 color gamut.
Huawei states that LTPO technology has been applied for the first time in commercial computers, enabling an adaptive refresh rate and optimizing power consumption. The screen is reinforced with three layers of carbon fiber, which triples its strength.
A 285 mm hinge, the largest in the industry, was developed for the reliable operation of the folding mechanism. The three-stage hinge design ensures smooth opening and closing, while maintaining screen stability at both small angles (from 0 to 20 degrees) and a wide range from 30 to 150 degrees.
The MateBook Fold Ultimate Design runs on the HarmonyOS operating system and is fully integrated into the Huawei ecosystem. The device comes pre-installed with the WPS Office suite and supports many features common to other Huawei devices.
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