Cic news september 2018
Here are some of the top news stories from September 2018 from the China Internet Information Center (CIC):
Politics
- September 1: China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee passes a constitutional amendment, allowing Xi Jinping to remain president for life.
- September 3: The 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concludes, with Xi Jinping re-elected as general secretary.
- September 14: China and the United States hold high-level trade talks in Beijing, with both sides expressing optimism about reaching a trade deal.
Economy
- September 1: China's GDP growth slows to 6.7% in the second quarter, the lowest in seven years.
- September 5: The People's Bank of China (PBOC) cuts the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for the third time in 2018 to boost the economy.
- September 20: China's exports rise 14.5% in August, while imports increase 20.5%, leading to a trade surplus of $27.9 billion.
International Relations
- September 1: China and Russia sign a deal to build a natural gas pipeline, worth $55 billion, to supply gas to China.
- September 4: China and the European Union (EU) agree to a new trade deal, covering goods and services worth $1 trillion.
- September 17: China and the United States hold a joint military exercise in Hawaii, aimed at improving communication and cooperation between the two militaries.
Society
- September 1: China's birth rate falls to a record low, with 15.23 million births in 2017, a 3.5% decrease from the previous year.
- September 5: China's education ministry announces plans to increase funding for vocational education and training programs.
- September 20: China's State Council issues a plan to promote the development of the country's elderly care industry.
Technology
- September 1: China's Alibaba Group launches its online payment platform, Alipay, in the United States.
- September 5: China's Huawei Technologies announces plans to invest $2 billion in the United States over the next three years.
- September 20: China's Baidu Inc. launches its autonomous driving platform, Apollo, in partnership with several major automakers.
These are just a few of the top news stories from September 2018 from the China Internet Information Center (CIC). If you're looking for more information or specific news stories, feel free to ask!