Robust start shows Chinese economy's vitality in implementing new five-year plan
China's economy got off to a solid start in the first two months of 2026, with major indicators rebounding and new growth drivers gaining momentum as the country stepped up policy support to stabilize growth.
Macro
China advancing a greener, smarter blue economy
The First FAO-CFA Joint International Conference on Sustainable Aquaculture took place in Fuzhou, the capital of Fujian Province in east China, from Wednesday to Friday. The conference emphasized China's commitment to green transformation and intelligent upgrades in aquaculture.
In-depth
Economic Watch: China releases draft financial law for public consultation
The draft, published on the websites of the Ministry of Justice, the People's Bank of China, the National Financial Regulatory Administration, the China Securities Regulatory Commission, and the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, is open for public comment until April 19.
moreEconomic Watch: Foreign firms see growing opportunities in China over next five years
With China adopting its new development blueprint for the next five years, multinational companies and global investors are seeing tangible opportunities across key sectors in the world's second-largest economy and expressing willingness to expand their presence in the Chinese market.
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Markets
China's second homegrown large cruise ship undocked in Shanghai
China's second domestically built large cruise ship was undocked in Shanghai on Friday, moving a step closer to sea trials and final delivery as the country expands its push into the cruise tourism market.
China's first 550-megawatt F-class gas turbine unit starts power generation
China Huadian Corporation Ltd. announced on Saturday that the country's first 550-megawatt F-class gas turbine unit has officially started generating power after completing 168 hours of full-load operation.
