China latest news today
Here are some of the latest news from China:
Top Stories
- China's economy grows 6.1% in 2020: China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that the country's economy grew 6.1% in 2020, beating expectations and marking the first time the economy has grown above 6% since 2017. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
- China's COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use: China's National Medical Products Administration approved the emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sinopharm, a state-owned pharmaceutical company. (Source: China Daily)
- China and US agree to phase one trade deal: China and the US have agreed to implement the phase one trade deal, which aims to reduce tariffs and increase trade between the two countries. (Source: Reuters)
Business and Economy
- China's e-commerce giant Alibaba reports strong quarterly earnings: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd reported strong quarterly earnings, with revenue rising 35% year-on-year to $22.8 billion. (Source: Bloomberg)
- China's central bank cuts reserve requirement ratio: China's central bank cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 0.5 percentage points to 13.5%, aiming to boost lending and support the economy. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
- China's property market shows signs of recovery: China's property market showed signs of recovery in December, with new home sales rising 12.4% year-on-year and property prices stabilizing. (Source: China Daily)
Politics and Society
- China's parliament approves new national security law: China's National People's Congress approved a new national security law, which aims to strengthen national security and protect the country's sovereignty. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
- China's Xi Jinping reiterates commitment to Hong Kong's autonomy: Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated China's commitment to Hong Kong's autonomy and special status, amid concerns over the national security law. (Source: South China Morning Post)
- China's Xinjiang region reports significant economic growth: Xinjiang, a region in northwest China, reported significant economic growth in 2020, with GDP rising 7.4% year-on-year. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
Technology and Innovation
- China's Huawei launches new 5G smartphone: Huawei launched a new 5G smartphone, the Mate 40 Pro, which features advanced camera technology and a powerful processor. (Source: CNET)
- China's Alibaba launches new AI-powered chatbot: Alibaba Group Holding Ltd launched a new AI-powered chatbot, called "Tmall Genie", which aims to revolutionize customer service in e-commerce. (Source: TechCrunch)
- China's Tencent Holdings launches new gaming platform: Tencent Holdings Ltd launched a new gaming platform, called "Tencent Games", which aims to compete with other major gaming platforms. (Source: Bloomberg)
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