• China's GDP expands 4.7% in H1

    China's GDP expands 4.7% in H1

    July 16, 2026

    China's economy expanded 4.7 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, the National Bureau of Statistics said on July 15, in a sign of its resilience amid mounting external headwinds.

  • A look at China's economy in H1 of 2026

    A look at China's economy in H1 of 2026

    July 16, 2026

    A look at China's economy in H1 of 2026

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  • Water lilies bloom at Tashan Park in Shaoxing

    Water lilies bloom at Tashan Park in Shaoxing

    July 15, 2026

    Visitors to Tashan Park in Shaoxing's Yuecheng district are being treated to a spectacular summer display as water lilies burst into bloom, including eye-catching two-tone varieties.

  • China Textile City reports 9.26% growth in first-half trade

    China Textile City reports 9.26% growth in first-half trade

    July 14, 2026

    China Textile City, the world's largest textile distribution hub in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, posted strong growth in the first half of 2026, with total transactions reaching 237.06 billion yuan ($34.96 billion), up 9.26 percent year-on-year.