Chines news
Here are some recent news articles from China:
Top Stories
- China's economy grows 6.1% in 2020, beats expectations: 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 launches new spacecraft to retrieve lunar samples: China launched a new spacecraft, the Chang'e 5, to retrieve lunar samples and bring them back to Earth. The mission is expected to provide valuable insights into the Moon's composition and evolution. (Source: China Daily)
- 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 Chinese pharmaceutical company. The vaccine has been shown to be effective in preventing severe cases of the disease. (Source: Global Times)
Business and Economy
- China's e-commerce giant Alibaba reports record sales: Alibaba Group, China's largest e-commerce company, reported record sales of 729.9 billion yuan (around $105 billion) in the first quarter of 2021, driven by strong demand for online shopping and digital payments. (Source: South China Morning Post)
- China's Huawei launches new 5G smartphone: Huawei, China's largest technology company, launched a new 5G smartphone, the Mate 40 Pro, which features advanced camera technology and a powerful processor. (Source: China Daily)
- China's trade surplus with US hits record high: China's trade surplus with the United States hit a record high of $34.8 billion in October, according to data from the General Administration of Customs. The surplus has been a source of tension in the US-China trade relationship. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
Politics and Society
- China's Xi Jinping reappointed as President: China's National People's Congress reappointed Xi Jinping as President for a second term, cementing his position as the country's most powerful leader since Mao Zedong. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)
- China's Hong Kong protests continue despite government concessions: Pro-democracy protests continued in Hong Kong despite the government's concessions on electoral reforms. The protests have been ongoing since June 2019 and have become a major challenge for the government. (Source: South China Morning Post)
- China's Xinjiang region faces human rights concerns: Human rights groups have raised concerns about the treatment of minority groups in China's Xinjiang region, where hundreds of thousands of people have been detained in "re-education" camps. (Source: BBC News)