Cic news july 9 2019

Here are the top news stories from China Daily, a major English-language newspaper in China, for July 9, 2019:

Top Stories

  1. Xi calls for closer ties with Russia: President Xi Jinping called for closer ties with Russia, saying the two countries should strengthen their comprehensive strategic partnership and cooperation in various fields.
  2. China's economy grows 6.3% in second quarter: China's economy grew 6.3% in the second quarter, beating expectations and showing signs of stabilization, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
  3. Beijing to host 2022 Winter Olympics: Beijing was officially named as the host city for the 2022 Winter Olympics, becoming the first city to host both the Summer and Winter Games.

Business

  1. China's foreign trade surges 7.2% in June: China's foreign trade surged 7.2% in June, with exports and imports both rising, according to data released by the General Administration of Customs.
  2. Alibaba's Jack Ma to step down as chairman: Jack Ma, co-founder and chairman of Alibaba Group, announced that he would step down as chairman in September, ending his 20-year tenure at the company.

International

  1. US-China trade talks to resume in July: The United States and China agreed to resume trade talks in July, with the two sides seeking to resolve their differences and avoid further tariffs.
  2. North Korea conducts new missile test: North Korea conducted a new missile test, with the projectile believed to be a medium-range ballistic missile, according to South Korean and Japanese officials.

Society

  1. China's birth rate falls to lowest level: China's birth rate fell to its lowest level in decades, with the number of births in 2018 dropping by 2.2% from the previous year, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics.
  2. China's elderly population reaches 249 million: China's elderly population reached 249 million, accounting for 18.1% of the total population, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics.

These are just some of the top news stories from China Daily for July 9, 2019. If you would like to know more about a specific story, feel free to ask!