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Here are some of 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.
- China's COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use: China's National Medical Products Administration has approved the emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine developed by Sinopharm, a state-owned pharmaceutical company.
- 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.
Business
- Alibaba's Jack Ma steps down as chairman: Jack Ma, co-founder of Alibaba Group, has stepped down as chairman of the company, marking the end of an era for the e-commerce giant.
- China's tech giants invest in electric vehicles: China's tech giants, including Alibaba and Tencent, are investing heavily in electric vehicles, as the country aims to become a leader in the global EV market.
- China's e-commerce market grows 15% in 2020: China's e-commerce market grew 15% in 2020, with online sales reaching a record high of over $1 trillion.
Politics
- China's parliament approves new security law for Hong Kong: China's parliament has approved a new security law for Hong Kong, which aims to crack down on protests and restore order in the city.
- China and Russia sign major trade deal: China and Russia have signed a major trade deal, worth over $100 billion, which aims to increase trade and cooperation between the two countries.
- China's Xi Jinping re-elected as president: Xi Jinping has been re-elected as president of China, marking the beginning of his second term in office.
International
- China and US agree to cooperate on climate change: China and the US have agreed to cooperate on climate change, with China pledging to reduce its carbon emissions and the US committing to rejoin the Paris climate agreement.
- China and Japan agree to improve relations: China and Japan have agreed to improve relations, with the two countries signing a series of agreements on trade, investment, and security.
- China's Belt and Road Initiative gains momentum: China's Belt and Road Initiative, a massive infrastructure project aimed at connecting Asia, Europe, and Africa, has gained momentum, with over 100 countries signing up to the project.
These are just a few of the latest news updates from China. If you're interested in staying up-to-date with the latest news from China, I recommend following reputable news sources such as Xinhua News Agency, China Daily, and Caixin Global.