China's central bank will cut the reserve requirement ratio and interest rates at an appropriate time this year based on domestic and global economic and financial conditions while creating new tools to support technological innovation.
China is putting a priority on fostering new quality productive forces and boosting technological innovation in its economic agenda for the year.
China's 5 percent growth target for this year "signals strong confidence" in its economic prospects as the country prioritizes sustainable development despite external challenges, said global experts.
Lu, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and former Chinese ambassador to France, made the comments in an interview on the sidelines of the annual two sessions.
The Press Center for the third session of the 14th National People's Congress holds a news conference on economy on March 6.
China’s 2025 government work report has for the first time emphasized the need to stabilize the real estate markets within its overall policy framework, according to the State Council Information Office on Wednesday.
The 2024 Global Mahjong Championship League (GMCL) China finals concluded in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province on Tuesday, with Sichuan Panda Team defeating Shandong Blue Whale Team to claim the championship.
China plans to launch a "sci-tech board" in its bond market to promote the issuance of sci-tech innovation bonds by financial institutions, tech firms and private equity investment institutions, the country's central bank governor said at a press conference on Thursday
China will maintain exchange rate flexibility while strengthening expectation guidance and resolutely guarding against the risk of exchange rate overshooting, Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People's Bank of China, told a press conference of the two sessions on Thursday.
China is planning to carry out a Mars sample return mission around 2030, according to Sun Zezhou, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC).
The Chinese central government has ample reserve tools and sufficient policy space to address potential internal and external uncertainties, Finance Minister Lan Fo'an told a press conference Thursday.
China will soon establish a national venture capital guidance fund to boost the development of innovative enterprises, the country's top economic planner said Thursday.
Yusupujiang Aibibula, a Uyghur youth from Hotan, Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, shared his story of dedicating himself to the cause of ethnic unity and progress at the National Conference on Model Deeds of Ethnic Unity and Progress that was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Dec. 27, 2024.
China is fully confident in achieving the economic growth target of around 5 percent this year as there is solid foundation, support and guarantee, Zheng Shanjie, head of the National Development and Reform Commission, told a press conference on Thursday.
China needs to prioritize the construction of high-quality housing by integrating advanced, eco-friendly, and intelligent materials, said Peng Shou, a deputy to the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) and an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, on Wednesday.
Steenhagen pointed out that both Brazil and China are important strategic partners and key players in global agriculture. He believed that China's experience could provide important lessons for Brazil in the future.
Brazilian scholar Pedro Steenhagen noted that since both Brazil and China are major agricultural countries, what progress has been made in China so far as the country is promoting rural revitalization? He sought for experience and suggestions on agricultural development from China.
China's economic growth target of around 5 percent this year is in line with the country's situation and the laws of economic development, and China is fully confident of achieving this target.
Fanatic, disrespectful and sometimes toxic — the overzealous fan support of celebrity athletes has raised concerns across China's sports community, with the country's policy advisers and legislators lobbying against such blind idolization.
The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou province, set to become the world's tallest bridge, is 95 percent complete, with installation of the bridge deck panels expected to finish by mid-March.
The goal is to "give them more opportunities to personally experience the real situation of China's politics as well as its economic and social development", she said.
China has debuted its hydrogen fuel cell technology in Antarctica, marking a significant step for renewable energy technology on the continent.
In 2025, China commemorates its 100-year involvement in Arctic affairs. The Blue Book of Arctic Region: Report on Arctic Region Development (2023-24) was published in Qingdao, Shandong province, on March 2.
The claims that China "controls" the Panama Canal are "nothing but a lie", Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said.
China is intensifying efforts to develop a new generation of talent aligned with the country's strategic science and technology goals and evolving industry needs.
China is keeping the GDP growth target for 2025 unchanged at "around 5 percent", the Government Work Report said on Wednesday.
China's determination to keep its economic growth target for this year at around 5 percent, unchanged from the previous year, reflects a realistic and pragmatic approach in the face of external headwinds and internal economic adjustments.
China's emphasis on developing new quality productive forces based on local conditions and accelerating the establishment of a modern industrial system will provide strong momentum for long-term economic growth.
According to a draft budget report submitted to the national legislature on Wednesday, the Chinese government is seeking a defense budget of 1.78 trillion yuan ($246 billion) for the 2025 fiscal year, a 7.2-percent year-on-year increase.
Premier Li Qiang called on Wednesday for proactive steps to push for the consistent upturn of the Chinese economy, in order to continuously enhance people's well-being and maintain social harmony and stability.