Vientiane, Laos — China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have announced the successful conclusion of negotiations for the upgraded China-ASEAN Free Trade Area (ACFTA) 3.0, as confirmed by China’s Ministry of Commerce. The agreement aims to address emerging challenges in trade while adapting to modern practices. The ACFTA 3.0 will enhance existing […]
BEIJING/LAGOS, Sept 3 (Reuters) – China has committed to encouraging its leading companies to invest in Nigeria, with both nations expressing openness to enhanced cooperation in various sectors, including energy and manufacturing. This follows a meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Beijing. In a joint statement, China welcomed Nigeria’s […]
The economic partnership between China and Nigeria has deepened significantly since their formal diplomatic ties were established in 1971. This relationship has facilitated substantial Chinese investment in Nigeria across various sectors, including construction, telecommunications, and oil. Currently, approximately 200 Chinese firms are exploring investment opportunities in Nigeria, reflecting a growing interest in the country’s commercial […]
The A-share market in China has recently experienced a robust recovery, fueled by stronger-than-expected stimulative policies, leading to increased investor confidence and engagement. Industry experts suggest that this upward momentum could be further solidified by additional supportive measures and ongoing economic optimization. As preparations were made during the National Day holiday, the Shanghai Stock Exchange […]
As China continues to foster favorable conditions for global investment, Kenvue Inc., a leading U.S.-based consumer health company, and Shenzhen Nepstar Medical Co. Ltd., a prominent Chinese drugstore chain, have announced an upgraded strategic cooperation focused on the burgeoning “big health” sector. The “big health” concept emphasizes a holistic approach that integrates medical care, wellness, […]
Home sales and inquiries experienced a significant uptick in major cities such as Beijing and Shanghai during the recent National Day holiday, driven by new government policies aimed at stimulating the real estate market, industry experts reported. Following the introduction of measures to relax home purchase restrictions ahead of the holiday, first-tier cities saw a […]
During talks ahead of a summit of 50 African nations, President Xi Jinping of China and Nigerian President Bola Tinubu discussed opportunities for Nigeria to join China’s e-commerce and logistics sector, with China aiming to assist in diversifying and enhancing the Nigerian economy. According to a joint statement issued after their meeting, Xi emphasized the […]
As the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic approached, a new phrase emerged to capture the prevailing mood: “the garbage time of history.” This term likens the current state of the nation to the final moments of a basketball game where one team is trailing by a large margin, rendering their efforts […]
Zheng Shanjie, the chairman of the NDRC, assured reporters in Beijing of confidence in achieving the annual economic and social development goals. He stated, “We are confident in achieving the annual economic and social development goals and tasks, and in maintaining sustained, stable, and healthy economic and social development.” China’s government had set a 5% […]
After a strong opening post-Golden Week holiday, with shares rising over 10%, the momentum shifted dramatically. In a volatile trading session, the Shanghai Composite Index was initially up by about 3% in early afternoon trade, while the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong plummeted more than 7%. Investors were eager for concrete details on the […]