Economic Watch: China's stocks rally on new economic area
China's stocks rose substantially on Wednesday, partly driven by shares related to Xiongan New Area, a new economic zone to be built near Beijing.
Macro
China's Q1 inflation likely to remain low, growth stronger
China's inflation growth in the first quarter is likely to miss market expectations as food prices did not rise in line with projections, and the economy continues to pick up.
Industries
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China strengthens control of housing, land use
A government statement released Thursday outlined the steps taken to prevent housing and land price hikes.
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China's tourism sector pockets handsome revenue
China's tourism industry raked in 39 billion yuan in revenue during the Tomb-sweeping Day holiday, official data showed on Tuesday.
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Trade
WEF official: China "important investor" in Latin America
China's influence to and its relations with Latin America are growing stronger, said Marisol Argueta de Barillas, senior director and head of Latin America at the WEF.
"Small delicacy" and "big business": U.S. lobster exports to China surge
Xia Guangfeng still remembers the moment he made his first sale of American lobsters using an e-business platform.
First trainload of Russian wheat arrives in China
A freight train fully loaded with Russian wheat arrived at Manzhouli land port in north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Saturday.
