China press news today
Here are some of the top news stories from China's state-run media outlets and international news sources:
Xinhua News Agency
- China's economy grows 6.1% in 2020, beating expectations: China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that the country's GDP grew 6.1% in 2020, exceeding expectations and marking the first time the economy has grown above 6% since 2017.
- China's foreign trade surges 9.9% in 2020: China's foreign trade volume reached 32.16 trillion yuan (around $4.7 trillion) in 2020, a 9.9% increase from the previous year, according to the General Administration of Customs.
- China's COVID-19 vaccine production reaches 1 billion doses: China has produced over 1 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines, with over 100 million doses exported to other countries, according to the National Health Commission.
People's Daily
- China's Xi Jinping calls for greater global cooperation: In a speech at the World Economic Forum's virtual Davos Agenda, Xi Jinping emphasized the need for greater global cooperation to address common challenges such as COVID-19, climate change, and economic inequality.
- China's Belt and Road Initiative makes significant progress: The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has made significant progress in 2020, with over 150 countries and international organizations participating in the initiative, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
- China's space program makes breakthroughs: China's space program has made significant breakthroughs in 2020, including the successful launch of the Chang'e 5 lunar mission and the deployment of the BeiDou-3 navigation satellite system.
Global Times
- China's military exercises in South China Sea: China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has conducted military exercises in the South China Sea, with the aim of improving its ability to respond to threats in the region.
- China's relations with the US deteriorate: Tensions between China and the US have deteriorated in recent months, with the two countries engaging in a trade war and disagreements over issues such as human rights and the South China Sea.
- China's economy faces challenges in 2021: China's economy faces challenges in 2021, including the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the need to address issues such as debt and inequality.
Other news sources
- China's tech giant Alibaba Group has launched a new digital payment platform in Hong Kong, in a bid to expand its presence in the region.
- China's state-owned oil company Sinopec has announced plans to invest in a new oil refinery in the United Arab Emirates.
- China's foreign minister Wang Yi has called for greater cooperation between China and the European Union on issues such as trade and climate change.
Please note that these are just some of the top news stories from China's state-run media outlets and international news sources, and may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.