China’s goods import and export value totaled 3.91 trillion yuan in July

08-08, 2025

China’s goods foreign exchange hit 3.91 trillion yuan in July, presenting year-on-year growth of 6.7%. The growth went up 1.5% faster than the previous month, reaching the record high since this January, according to the data that the nation’s General Administration of Customs released on August 07.Hence, the nation’s goods import and export volume of the first 7 months in 2025 totaled 25.7 trillion yuan, surging year on year by 3.5%, at a growth rate 0.6% up from that of the first 6 months.The economy progressed steadily amid the external complexities, and the foreign trade sector maintained positive and promising momentum, expressed by Lv Daliang, the director of Statistical Analysis Department of the General Administration of Customs.During the first 7 months of this year, the nation’s export volume of mechanical and electrical products rose year on year by 9.3% to 9.18 trillion yuan, accounting for 60% of the total export volume over the same period. In detail, the export of the integrated circuit, automobile and automatic data processing apparatus and components, increased respectively by 21.8%, 10.9% and 1.1%.The private enterprises, from this January to this July, witnessed a year-on-year increase of 7.4% in the foreign trade volume, which stood at 14.68 trillion yuan totally. The private sector shared 57.1% of the nation’s total foreign trade, which went up 2.1% as compared with the January-July period of the previous year. The foreign-invested enterprises also recorded the growth of 2.6% in the imports and exports.During the first 7 months, the nation’s trade with ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) members, EU(European Union) members, African countries, Central Asian countries, respectively went up 9.4%, 3.9%, 17.2% and 16.3% on the year-on-year basis. Notably, the trade with ASEAN members and EU members generated nearly 33% of the total foreign trade value. Moreover, the imports from and exports to the economies involved in the Belt and Road Initiative surged by 5.5%.Reference: People’s DailyNotice: we respect your intellectual property right and your other lawful rights, as any content here violates any of your lawful rights, please contact us, and we will delete related content.

2025 World Robot Conference commenced on August 08

08-08, 2025

2025 World Robot Conference commenced on August 08 in Beijing and would last to August 12. With the theme of “making smarter robots and and embodied intelligence”, a series of events and activities, including the opening ceremony, forums, expos, competitions, closing ceremony, are scheduled to take place.The main forums at the conference would be centered on three themes: industrial development, innovation and application, and technological integration. Over 400 participants including international and domestic scientists, representatives of international organizations, academicians, entrepreneurs would engage in diverse forms of negotiations and exchanges, including themed speeches, top dialogues, on-the-scene display, around cutting-edged robot technologies, the industrial trend, the industrial practice and application, the innovation and achievements, and other similar topics.The expos would feature three exhibition halls respectively themed innovation, application and technology. Then at the expos would be over 1500 exhibits from over 200 international and domestic robot enterprises showcased, including over 100 debut products. The expos held during 2025 World Robot Conference would attract about 50 humanoid robot enterprises that would display their latest products and industrial solutions. Hence, the expos would witness the participation of most humanoid robot enterprises, among the ones of the sort.During the term of 2025 World Robot Conference, three competitions, including the robot challenge, BCI robot competition, and teenager robot design match, would be held, attracting over 10000 players of over 6000 teams across the world.Besides, over 31 activities would take place, centered on the themes, such as the innovation of robot application scenarios, the international cooperation, the technological breakthroughs, the standardized testing, the financing, the academic discussion, the talent development, during 2025 World Robot Conference spanning from August 08 - 12.Reference: Xinhua; Chinanews; cs.com under China Securities Journal;Notice: we respect your intellectual property right and your other lawful rights. As any content here violates any of your lawful rights, please contact us, and we will delete related content.

Shenzhen’s GDP reached 1832.226 billion yuan in H1

07-31, 2025

Shenzhen’s GDP (gross domestic product) reached 1832.226 billion yuan in the first half of this year, recording a year-on-year increase of 5.1% on the constant-price basis, according to the statistics over the GDP of the whole Guangdong Province, released by Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Statistics on July 30. The city achieved steady economic performance and made solid progress in the high-quality development in the first half of the year.On the industry-specific basis, the added value of the city’s primary industry (including agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry and fishing) rose by 2.8% to 1.033 billion yuan, the added value of the secondary industry (spanning mining, manufacturing, electric power industry, heating industry, the production and supply of gas and water, construction industry) surged by 3.3% to 650.556 billion yuan, and the added value of the city’s tertiary industry (referring to the industries otherwise the primary and secondary industries) grew by 6.1% to 1180.637 billion yuan.The industrial production grew steadily. In the first half of the year, the city saw the value-added output of the above-designated-size industrial enterprises (whose main business revenue of a year reaches 20 million yuan) increase by 4.3% year on year, up 0.1% from that of the first quarter alone.The services sector presented the promising recovery. In the first half of the year, the city’s services sector boasted the value-added output of 1180.637 billion yuan, demonstrating the year-on-year growth of 6.1%, up 0.1% from that of the first quarter alone.The fixed-asset investment descended. In the first half of the year, the city’s investment in the fixed assets fell by 10.9% as compared with that of the previous year.The market sales achieved accelerated growth. In the first half of the year, the city’s total retail sales of consumer goods surged by 3.5% year on year to 494.868 billion yuan, at a rate 0.4% higher than that of the first quarter alone.The goods imports and exports recorded the narrowed decline. In the first half of the year, the city’s total import-export volume hit 2167.545 billion yuan, recording a year-on-year decrease of 1.1%, narrowed by 1.7% as compared with that of first quarter alone. Specifically, the total exports stood at 1308.681 billion yuan, down 7.0%, while the imports surged by 9.5% to 858.864 billion yuan.The financial institutions reported the steady growth in the deposits and loans. At the end of June, the balance of deposits in foreign and domestic currencies reached 14160.014 billion yuan at the city’s financial institutions (including the foreign-funded ones), which surged by 5.7% year on year, while the balance of the loans in foreign and domestic currencies totaled 9846.991 billion yuan, which increased by 3.5% year on year.The consumer prices edged up. In the first half of the year, the city’s consumer prices rose by 0.1% as compared with the same period of last year.Notice: some data above is from the related authorities.We respect your intellectual property right and your other lawful rights. As any content here violates any of your lawful rights, please contact us, and we will delete related content.

China’s GDP grew by 5.3% year on year in H1

07-15, 2025

During the January-June period of 2025, China’s gross domestic product (GDP) hit 66053.6 billion yuan, showing a year-on-year increase of 5.3% in fixed-price terms, according to the data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The nation’s economy showed an overall-stable and promising performance though facing stress and difficulties.On a year-on-year basis, the nation’s GDP grew by 5.4% in the first quarter, and 5.2% in the second quarter. On a quarterly basis, the GDP recorded a rise of 1.1% in the second quarter, expressed by the deputy director of the NBS.This summer boasted a good harvest. The equipment manufacturing industry and high-tech manufacturing industry remained great growth momentum. The services industry accelerated to expand. During the first half of this year, the added value of the agricultural (crop planting) industry increased by 3.7% year on year. The nation yielded 149.74 million tons of grains in the summer. The nation’s value-added industrial output expanded by 6.4% year on year. Specifically, the added value of the equipment manufacturing industry surged year on year by 10.2%, while the added value of the high-tech manufacturing industry grew year on year by 9.5%. The services industry recorded year-on-year growth of 5.5% in the added value, at a speed 0.2% higher than that of the first quarter alone.The market sales returned to rapid growth, while the fixed-asset investment expanded continuously. During the first 6 months, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 24545.8 billion yuan, marking year-on-year growth of 5%, which was 0.4% up from that of the first quarter alone. The nation’s fixed-asset investment (excluding the items on agricultural production) went up 2.8% year on year to 24865.4 billion yuan during the same period; and 6.6% excluding the items on the property.The goods imports and exports continued expanding, with continued improvement in the trading structure. During the first half of this year, the nation’s total goods imports and exports hit 21787.6 billion yuan, presenting a year-on-year increase of 2.9%. The imports and exports in the private sector grew by 7.3%, accounting for 57.3% of the total imports and exports, up 2.3% from the same period of the previous year.The consumer price and the employment showed overall stability. During the January-June period, the nation’s consumer price index (CPI) declined by 0.1% on a year-on-year basis; but surged year on year by 0.4% excluding the items on foods and energy. The unemployment rate during the same period averaged 5.2%, down 0.1% from that of the first quarter alone.The resident income increased steadily. From January to June of this year, the nation’s per capita disposable income reached 21840 yuan, representing a year-on-year increase of 5.3% in nominal terms and of 5.4% in price-factor-excluded terms.Reference: xinhuanetNotice: we respect your intellectual property right and your other lawful rights. As any content here violates any of your lawful rights, please contact us, and we will delete related content.

China’s total goods imports and exports reached 21.79 trillion yuan in H1

07-14, 2025

On July 14, the half-year report on China’s foreign trade performance came out.According to the Customs, the nation’s total goods imports and exports reached 21.79 trillion yuan during the first half of this year, with the year-on-year growth going up 0.4% from that of the first 5 months, to 2.9%.Specifically during the January-June period, the exports totaled 13 trillion yuan for the first time on the historical record, up 7.2% as compared with that period of the previous year. And, the imports, during the first half of this year, hit 8.79 trillion yuan, recording a year-on-year decrease of 2.7%, which narrowed by 1.1% as compared with that of the first 5 months.In June, nation’s total volume of import and export, the import volume, and the export volume all returned to surge at a high speed.The nation’s foreign trade showed its great resilience, posting the overall growth, the improved performance and the controlled variables, in the first 6 months of the year, in spite of the complicated and severe global situation.Reference: xinhuanetNotice: we respect your intellectual property right and your other lawful rights. As any content here violates any of your lawful rights, please contact us, and we will delete related content.

China speaks for over 70 countries on promoting accessibility through AI at UNHRC

07-04, 2025

GENEVA, July 5 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese representative on Friday delivered a joint statement on behalf of more than 70 countries at the annual thematic panel discussion on technical cooperation and capacity-building, held during the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).The joint statement, titled "Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Promoting Accessibility," was delivered by Chen Xu, permanent representative of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other international organizations in Switzerland. It called for strengthened technical assistance and capacity-building in this field to help all countries benefit from AI development.The statement underscored that building an accessible environment is a hallmark of human civilization and an essential safeguard for ensuring that everyone enjoys human rights. It noted that AI holds tremendous potential to remove physical, informational, and cultural barriers through innovative solutions and to foster inclusive social development.The joint statement put forward three key proposals: first, to uphold a people-centered approach by ensuring that the development of AI fully respects, promotes, and protects human rights; second, to advance inclusive development by making sure that the benefits of AI are shared by all and contribute to equal opportunities and inclusive growth; and third, to pursue win-win cooperation by increasing financial and technical support for developing countries and enhancing global AI governance through international cooperation.The joint statement marks an important step in implementing the resolution on equal accessibility for all, led by China as one of the main sponsors at the UNHRC.It also marks the latest in a series of joint statements initiated by China at the UNHRC on the theme of "AI for Human Rights." Previous statements focused on using AI to promote the rights of persons with disabilities (53rd session), children (55th session), and women (56th session), all of which received broad support and positive feedback from UN member states.

36,000 athletes are estimated to take part in the national games

06-20, 2025

It is estimated that 36,000 athletes, as well as 45,000 volunteers, would take part in The 15th National Games of the People’s Republic of China and The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities & the 9th National Special Olympic Games of the People’s Republic of China, introduced by the organizing committees at the news conference held on June 18.The above-mentioned games would be hosted jointly for the first time by Guangdong Province, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR of China. With the opening ceremony and closing ceremony respectively held in Guangzhou city and Shenzhen city of Guangdong Province, the games would take place in 19 cities of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. Compared with the previous sessions, the games of this year boasts the largest number of host cities.The 15th National Games would involve 57 sports, while The 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities & the 9th National Special Olympic Games would include 46 sports, all on the ever largest scale.In total, 105 arenas are designated for the games. The 89 ones in Guangdong Province, apart from the 6 temporary ones, have been prepared well. 90% of the arenas in Guangdong Province are prepared by renovating the previously-existing arenas, while 22 arenas are shared ones, according to the related introduction.In preparation for the games, Guangdong Province sees 228 designated hospitals for the medical service, as well as the special meteorological stations for the weather forecast. 5 rounds of inspection have been conducted for the prevention of possible risks. Some major arenas are equipped with dual electrical power systems to guarantee the power supply. Besides, the province has also recruited about tens of thousands of volunteers from its 98 colleges and universities, for the hosting of the games above mentioned.

China saw a rise in tourism during the Dragon Boat Festival

06-04, 2025

During the 3-day Dragon Boat Festival holiday, China recorded a total of 119 million domestic trips, showing a year-on-year increase of 5.7%, with the domestic trip spending surging by 5.9% year on year to 42.73 billion yuan, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.The visitors to Hong Kong during the 3-day holiday spanning from May 31 to June 02, surged by 11% year on year to 460,000 approximately, including about 360,000 inbound visitors from the Chinese mainland and about 94,000 visitors from other regions, according to the relevant authorities of Hong Kong.Shenzhen, during the past Dragon Boat Festival, handled 4161,400 trips in total, presenting a year-on-year increase of 20.3%. Accordingly, the tourism revenue increased by 21.8% as compared with last year, to 2.291 billion yuan, as introduced by Shenzhen Municipal Bureau of Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports.

The 21st ICIF ended on May 26

05-30, 2025

The 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (the 21st ICIF) came to an end on May 26. During the five-day event, over 120,000 cultural products were exhibited, with more than 4,000 cultural investment projects presented and negotiated. The 21st ICIF, together with the relevant activities, recorded more than 2.2 million visits in total.About 6,280 government units, cultural institutions and enterprises participated in the 21st ICIF, 265 more than the previous session. The exhibition section named “Cultural and Creative China”, as a major part of the event, occupied about 3,000 square meters, increasing from 1,300 square meters of the previous session. At the “Cultural and Creative China” exhibition, over 100 institutions, enterprises and famed IP units exhibited their cultural and creative products.The 21st ICIF saw the extensive international participation. It reached the historical high in the number of “Belt and Road” participants, global cooperation, and the product categories. It welcomed participants from 65 nations and regions all over the world, more than 50 ones of which were the nations along the Belt and Road. Nations, such as Poland, Austria, Romania, Russia, Brazil, Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Nepal, South Korea, Thailand, Indonesia, Egypt, Ghana, Uganda, exhibited their characteristic cultural products at the 21st ICIF.The 21st ICIF featured the AI-themed exhibition section, where over 60 AI enterprises showcased their AI products and the application scenarios.The exhibitions and the relevant experience activities, during the 21st ICIF, stimulated the new momentum for cultural consumption. The 21st ICIF had the distinctive exhibitions, with the themes of intangible cultural heritage, cultural and creative products, game and e-sports, trendy culture, etc. These themed exhibitions helped unleash the consumption potential in the culture, tourism and sports sectors. It is the first time for the ICIFs to establish the international culture trade base of China -- Shenzhen globalization and introduction stage of performing arts. During the 5 days of the 21st ICIF, over 10 stage-art projects and over 50 premium performance projects were introduced and presented, to promote the globalization of the nation’s performing arts.