Cic news march 2019
Here are some of the top news stories from March 2019 from the China Internet Information Center (CIC):
Politics
- March 1: China's top legislature, the National People's Congress (NPC), opens its annual session, with Premier Li Keqiang delivering a report on the country's economic and social development.
- March 11: The NPC passes a constitutional amendment, removing the two-term limit for the President and Vice President, allowing Xi Jinping to remain in power beyond 2023.
- March 15: The NPC passes a law on the protection of national security, aimed at countering foreign interference and maintaining social stability.
Economy
- March 1: China's GDP growth slows to 6.4% in the first quarter of 2019, the lowest quarterly growth rate since 2009.
- March 12: The People's Bank of China (PBOC) cuts the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for the first time in 2019, to boost lending and stimulate the economy.
- March 25: China's exports decline 20.5% in March, the largest monthly drop since 2009, due to the ongoing trade tensions with the US.
International Relations
- March 2: The US and China agree to a 90-day ceasefire in their trade war, with the US delaying a planned increase in tariffs on Chinese goods.
- March 15: China and the US hold high-level talks on trade, with both sides expressing optimism about the prospects for a deal.
- March 26: China and the European Union sign a comprehensive agreement on investment, aimed at promoting economic cooperation and investment between the two sides.
Society
- March 1: China's birth rate falls to a record low in 2018, with the total fertility rate (TFR) dropping to 1.6 children per woman.
- March 12: The Chinese government announces plans to increase the minimum wage and social insurance benefits for migrant workers.
- March 25: China's education ministry announces plans to reform the country's college entrance exam system, aimed at reducing stress and promoting a more balanced education.
Technology
- March 1: China's tech giant Huawei announces plans to launch its own operating system, HarmonyOS, to reduce its reliance on Google's Android.
- March 12: China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group announces plans to launch a new online payment platform, Alipay+, to expand its services in Southeast Asia.
- March 25: China's social media giant WeChat announces plans to launch a new feature, WeChat Pay+, to allow users to make payments using their facial recognition technology.
These are just a few of the top news stories from March 2019 from the China Internet Information Center (CIC). If you're looking for more information or specific news stories, feel free to ask!