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Here are the latest news updates from China:

Top Stories

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Politics

  1. Xi Jinping re-elected as Chinese President: Xi Jinping was re-elected as President of China for a second five-year term, solidifying his position as the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong.
  2. China's parliament approves constitutional amendment: China's National People's Congress has approved a constitutional amendment that removes term limits for the President, allowing Xi Jinping to remain in power indefinitely.

Business

  1. 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.
  2. China's tech giants invest in 5G infrastructure: China's tech giants, including Huawei, ZTE, and China Mobile, are investing heavily in 5G infrastructure, aiming to become global leaders in the technology.

International Relations

  1. China and India agree to disengage troops: China and India have agreed to disengage their troops from a disputed border region, marking a significant step towards reducing tensions between the two countries.
  2. China and Russia sign major energy deal: China and Russia have signed a major energy deal, with Russia agreeing to supply China with natural gas and oil for the next 20 years.

Other News

  1. China's space program makes major breakthrough: China's space program has made a major breakthrough, with the country's first Mars rover, Zhurong, successfully landing on the planet.
  2. China's environmental efforts pay off: China's efforts to reduce pollution and improve air quality have paid off, with the country's air quality improving significantly over the past few years.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from China. If you're interested in learning more, I'd be happy to provide you with additional information!