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Tax refund policy refined to spur inbound spending
April 28, 2025
China has introduced a new policy that enables foreign visitors to claim departure tax refunds for purchases as low as 200 yuan ($27) per day at the same store, significantly reducing the previous threshold of 500 yuan.
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'King' of Dafo Longjing crowned in Shaoxing
April 28, 2025
The 20th Dafo Longjing Tea King Competition was held in Xinchang county, Shaoxing, on April 23, with master tea maker Liang Xiaoli claiming the top honor after more than 30 years of perfecting his craft.
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China adds 29 new majors to higher education catalog
April 25, 2025
China's Ministry of Education has introduced 29 new majors to advanced education institutions in response to the evolving needs of national strategies and the pursuit of high-quality development.
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Interview: IWF president hails China's contribution to weightlifting
April 25, 2025
As the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) is driving the sport's global growth and modernization, China remains at the forefront with its unmatched record and commitment to development, IWF President Mohammed Jalood recently told Xinhua.
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Eight regions report population increases
April 22, 2025
At least eight provincial-level regions in China reported growth in their resident populations last year amid rapid urbanization, according to data released by local authorities and experts.
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Number of private enterprises in China exceeds 57m
April 21, 2025
As of March 31, over 57 million private enterprises were registered across China, accounting for 92.3 percent of all enterprises, according to data released by the State Administration for Market Regulation on April 21.
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China's Q1 retail sales record faster expansion via spending stimulus boost
April 21, 2025
China's retail sales of consumer goods, a major indicator of the country's consumption strength, expanded 4.6 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2025, as government pro-consumption policies paid off, official data showed on Wednesday.
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