Cic news september 2019
Here are some of the top news stories from September 2019 from the China Internet Information Center (CIC):
Politics
- September 1: China's National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee passes a decision to revise the country's Patent Law, aiming to strengthen intellectual property protection.
- September 10: Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, discussing bilateral cooperation and international issues.
- September 18: China and the United States hold a new round of trade talks in Washington D.C., with both sides expressing optimism about reaching a deal.
Economy
- September 2: China's GDP growth slows to 6.2% in the second quarter, the lowest in nearly three decades, due to a decline in exports and domestic demand.
- September 9: The People's Bank of China (PBOC) cuts the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) for the first time in 2019, aiming to boost the economy.
- September 24: China's foreign exchange reserves rise to $3.12 trillion in August, the highest level in over two years.
International Relations
- September 5: China and the European Union (EU) sign a new agreement on geographical indications, aimed at protecting traditional food names and products.
- September 12: China and Japan hold a summit in Beijing, discussing bilateral cooperation and regional issues.
- September 25: China and the United States agree to a temporary truce in their trade war, with both sides suspending new tariffs for 90 days.
Society
- September 3: China's National Health Commission reports a total of 2,859 confirmed cases of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus, with 57 deaths.
- September 10: The Chinese government announces plans to increase the minimum wage in 2020, aiming to improve the living standards of low-income workers.
- September 20: China's education ministry launches a new policy to promote the development of vocational education, aiming to improve the skills of young workers.
Technology
- September 4: China's tech giant Huawei announces plans to launch its new 5G smartphone, the Mate 30, despite US sanctions.
- September 11: China's e-commerce giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. announces plans to launch a new online payment platform, Alipay+, in Southeast Asia.
- September 26: China's artificial intelligence (AI) company, Baidu, announces plans to launch a new AI-powered chatbot, DuerOS, in the US market.
These are just a few of the top news stories from September 2019 from the China Internet Information Center (CIC). If you're looking for more information or specific news stories, feel free to ask!