China reaps bumper summer grain harvest
China reaped another bumper summer harvest in 2021, the country's agriculture minister said Wednesday.
Macro
China looking to embrace smart, digital manufacturing sector
Boasting high efficiency, low cost and most comprehensive industrial chains, China has long been positioned as the "world's factory." The country is now heading for the next goal: cultivate an upgraded manufacturing sector that is not only big but also robust and smart.
Trade
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China-Europe freight-train service records over 40,000 trips
The China-Europe freight-train service has recorded more than 40,000 trips, with the transported goods valued at over 200 billion U.S. dollars.
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China to further spur market vitality, upgrade foreign trade
China will further spur market vitality by promoting mass entrepreneurship and innovation in the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025).
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Financials
Minimum wages rise in China amid economic recovery
Multiple provincial-level regions of China have increased their minimum wage standards since the beginning of this year as the economy recovers further from the COVID-19 impact.
China's goods, services trade surplus tops 170.1 bln yuan in May
China's international goods and services trade surplus stood at 170.1 billion yuan (about 26.5 billion U.S. dollars) in May, official data showed Thursday.
Means of production prices decline in China
Half of capital goods monitored by the government reported lower prices in mid-June compared with early June, official data showed Thursday.
