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Here are the latest news updates from the China Internet Information Center (CIC):

Top News

  1. China's Economy Grows 6.1% in 2020: China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that the country's GDP grew 6.1% in 2020, exceeding expectations and marking the first time the economy has grown above 6% since 2017.
  2. China's COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts: China has administered over 1.2 billion doses of COVID-19 vaccines, with over 70% of the population having received at least one dose, according to the National Health Commission.
  3. China's Space Program: China's space program has made significant progress, with the successful launch of the Tianwen-1 mission to Mars and the development of a new generation of spacecraft.

Business News

  1. China's Foreign Trade: China's foreign trade grew 9.9% in 2020, with exports increasing 10.8% and imports rising 8.6%, according to the General Administration of Customs.
  2. China's Stock Market: The Shanghai Composite Index closed at 3,344.14 points on Friday, up 1.14% from the previous day, with the Shenzhen Component Index also rising 1.14%.
  3. China's E-commerce: China's e-commerce market continued to grow in 2020, with online retail sales reaching 34.8 trillion yuan (around $5.2 trillion), according to the Ministry of Commerce.

International News

  1. China-US Relations: The United States and China have agreed to hold high-level talks on trade and economic issues, with the two sides expected to discuss issues such as tariffs and intellectual property.
  2. China-EU Relations: China and the European Union have agreed to strengthen cooperation on issues such as climate change, trade, and security, with the two sides signing a number of agreements.
  3. China-Africa Relations: China has announced plans to increase its investment in Africa, with a focus on infrastructure development, energy, and agriculture.

Sports News

  1. Chinese Football: The Chinese Football Association has announced plans to reform the country's football league system, with the aim of improving the quality of the game and increasing its popularity.
  2. Chinese Basketball: The Chinese Basketball Association has announced the launch of a new professional league, with the aim of promoting the sport and developing young talent.
  3. Chinese Tennis: China's top tennis player, Li Na, has announced her retirement from professional tennis, with the 37-year-old having won two Grand Slam titles and 39 WTA titles during her career.

These are just a few of the latest news updates from the China Internet Information Center (CIC).