China news latest today
Here are the latest news updates 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 Russia sign major gas deal: China and Russia signed a major gas deal, with Russia agreeing to supply China with 10 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year for 30 years. (Source: Reuters)
Business and Economy
- China's foreign trade surges in 2020: China's foreign trade surged 9.9% in 2020, with exports and imports both increasing. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
- China's e-commerce market grows 14.8% in 2020: China's e-commerce market grew 14.8% in 2020, with online sales reaching 34.6 trillion yuan (around $5 trillion). (Source: China Daily)
- China's property market shows signs of recovery: China's property market showed signs of recovery in 2020, with property sales and prices both increasing. (Source: South China Morning Post)
Politics and Society
- China's parliament approves new security law for Hong Kong: China's parliament approved a new security law for Hong Kong, which critics say will erode the city's autonomy and freedoms. (Source: BBC News)
- China's Xinjiang region reports significant economic growth: China's Xinjiang region reported significant economic growth in 2020, with the region's GDP increasing 7.4%. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
- China's education system faces criticism over academic pressure: China's education system has faced criticism over academic pressure, with many students and parents calling for reforms to reduce the burden on students. (Source: The Guardian)
Technology and Innovation
- China's tech giant Alibaba launches new AI-powered robot: Alibaba Group, China's largest e-commerce company, launched a new AI-powered robot that can perform tasks such as cooking and cleaning. (Source: TechCrunch)
- China's Huawei launches new 5G smartphone: Huawei, China's largest telecommunications equipment maker, launched a new 5G smartphone that features advanced AI capabilities. (Source: CNET)
- China's space program makes breakthrough in lunar exploration: China's space program made a breakthrough in lunar exploration, with the country's Chang'e 5 spacecraft successfully landing on the moon. (Source: Space.com)
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