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Here are some of the latest news from China, updated 24/7:

Breaking News

• China's National Health Commission reports 1,433 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 32 new deaths on March 11. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
• China's State Council announces plans to increase support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to help them recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: China Daily)
• China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it has summoned the US ambassador to protest the US's decision to impose sanctions on Chinese officials over human rights concerns. (Source: Reuters)

Economy

• China's economy grew 6.1% in 2020, the lowest rate in nearly three decades, according to official data. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
• China's central bank cuts interest rates for the first time in three years to boost economic growth. (Source: Bloomberg)
• China's trade surplus with the US widened to a record high in February, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. (Source: Reuters)

Politics

• China's National People's Congress (NPC) approves a constitutional amendment to allow President Xi Jinping to remain in power beyond the two-term limit. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
• China's government announces plans to increase military spending by 6.6% in 2021, the highest increase in three years. (Source: China Daily)
• China's Foreign Ministry says it has lodged a protest with the US over the US's decision to impose sanctions on Chinese officials over human rights concerns. (Source: Reuters)

Technology

• China's tech giant Alibaba Group announces plans to invest $15 billion in its cloud computing business over the next three years. (Source: Bloomberg)
• China's Huawei Technologies says it has developed a new 5G smartphone chip that can be used in a wider range of devices. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
• China's e-commerce giant JD.com announces plans to invest $1 billion in its logistics business over the next three years. (Source: China Daily)

International Relations

• China and the US agree to roll back some tariffs as part of a trade deal, according to a statement from the US Trade Representative. (Source: Reuters)
• China and Japan agree to strengthen cooperation on trade and investment, according to a statement from the Japanese government. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
• China and South Korea agree to strengthen cooperation on trade and investment, according to a statement from the South Korean government. (Source: Yonhap News Agency)

Sports

• China's national football team defeats South Korea 2-0 in a friendly match, according to reports. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
• China's tennis star Li Na announces her retirement from professional tennis, according to reports. (Source: China Daily)
• China's basketball team defeats the US 114-108 in a friendly match, according to reports. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)

Entertainment

• China's film industry reports a record-breaking box office haul in 2020, according to data from the China Film Administration. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
• China's pop star Wang Feng announces plans to release a new album, according to reports. (Source: China Daily)
• China's TV drama "The Untamed" becomes a hit on streaming platforms, according to reports. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)

Please note that the news is subject to change and may not be up-to-date.