China mmm news 2017

Here are some notable news stories from China in 2017:

Economy

• China's economy grew at a slower pace in 2017, with GDP expanding 6.9% year-on-year, the lowest rate in 26 years. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
• The Chinese government announced a series of economic reforms, including a reduction in the value-added tax (VAT) rate and a relaxation of restrictions on foreign investment. (Source: South China Morning Post)

Politics

• Xi Jinping was re-elected as the General Secretary of the Communist Party of China, solidifying his position as the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. (Source: BBC News)
• The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China was held in October, marking a significant milestone in the country's political calendar. (Source: China Daily)

International Relations

• China and the United States signed a landmark agreement on climate change, with China committing to peak its carbon emissions by 2030. (Source: The New York Times)
• China and India signed a series of agreements aimed at improving bilateral ties and cooperation on issues such as trade and security. (Source: The Hindu)

Technology

• China's tech giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. went public on the New York Stock Exchange, raising $25 billion in one of the largest initial public offerings (IPOs) in history. (Source: Reuters)
• China's e-commerce giant JD.com launched its own artificial intelligence (AI) research institute, aiming to develop AI technologies for e-commerce and other industries. (Source: TechCrunch)

Environment

• China announced plans to ban the production and sale of traditional incense, a major source of air pollution in the country. (Source: The Guardian)
• China launched a nationwide campaign to reduce plastic waste, with a focus on banning single-use plastics and increasing recycling rates. (Source: China Daily)

Sports

• China's national football team qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 12 years, sparking widespread celebrations across the country. (Source: BBC Sport)
• China's tennis star Li Na was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame, recognizing her achievements as one of the greatest tennis players of all time. (Source: ESPN)

These are just a few of the many news stories that made headlines in China in 2017.