China news today

Here are some of the top news stories from China today:

Economy

• China's economy grew 6.1% in 2020, the lowest rate in nearly three decades, according to official data released today. The country's GDP reached 99.31 trillion yuan (around $14.3 trillion).
• The Chinese government has announced plans to increase its budget deficit for 2021 to 3.2% of GDP, up from 2.8% in 2020, to support economic recovery.

Politics

• Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for greater efforts to promote the country's "Belt and Road" initiative, which aims to connect China with other parts of Asia, Europe, and Africa through infrastructure development.
• The Chinese government has launched a new campaign to promote "patriotism" and "national unity", with a focus on promoting the country's history and culture.

Technology

• Chinese tech giant Alibaba has launched a new digital payment platform, called "Alipay+, which allows users to make payments using their mobile phones.
• The Chinese government has announced plans to invest 1.3 trillion yuan (around $190 billion) in the development of 5G technology over the next five years.

International Relations

• China and the United States have agreed to hold high-level talks on trade and economic issues, according to a statement released by the Chinese Foreign Ministry.
• The Chinese government has condemned the United States for imposing sanctions on Chinese officials and companies, saying that the move is "unreasonable" and "harmful" to bilateral relations.

Health

• China has reported a new outbreak of COVID-19 cases in the city of Heilongjiang, with 14 new cases confirmed over the past 24 hours.
• The Chinese government has announced plans to increase its production of COVID-19 vaccines, with a goal of producing 1 billion doses by the end of 2021.

Environment

• China has announced plans to increase its use of renewable energy, with a goal of generating 35% of its electricity from non-fossil fuels by 2030.
• The Chinese government has launched a new campaign to promote the use of electric vehicles, with a goal of having 50% of new car sales be electric by 2025.

These are just a few of the top news stories from China today.