China has introduced a comprehensive set of new measures aimed at optimizing its departure tax refund system to better cater to overseas tourists and stimulate inbound consumption.
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China to train Pakistani astronauts for space mission
In a groundbreaking development for bilateral space cooperation, China has announced it will train two Pakistani astronauts, with one of them set to join a future joint space mission as a payload specialist aboard the Tiangong Space Station.
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China Imposes 34% Additional Tariffs on US Imports
Beijing, April 4, 2025 – In a strong response to recent US trade actions, China announced on Friday that it will impose 34% additional tariffs on all imports from the United States, starting April 10.
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China Unveils Deep-Sea Oilfield With Huge Reserves
China has made a significant breakthrough in offshore energy exploration as the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced the discovery of a major oilfield in the eastern South China Sea.
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Neighboring Countries Heighten Alert Over HMPV Spread in China
Several countries bordering China have heightened public health awareness following a surge in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV) reported in the country. The rise in HMPV infections has caused concern, with cases also emerging in Hong Kong and Malaysia. Despite the uptick, neither the Chinese government nor the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the outbreak a public health emergency.
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TOMCL Secures $12 Million Frozen Beef Export Deal with China
Karachi, September 24, 2024 – The Organic Meat Company Limited (TOMCL) has announced a major breakthrough in its international operations, securing a significant contract worth $12 million to supply frozen cooked beef meat to China.
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China Probes EU Pork Imports for Dumping Practices
China has commenced an anti-dumping investigation into certain pork and pig by-products imported from the European Union (EU), the Ministry of Commerce announced on Monday.
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J.P. Morgan Upgrades China’s Growth Rate to 5.2% for 2024
SHANGHAI, May 22, 2024—J.P. Morgan has revised its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2024, now estimating a 5.2 percent increase, up from the previous projection of 4.9 percent.
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China Reiterates Support for Pakistan’s Financial Stability
Lan Fo’an, the Finance Minister of China, has reaffirmed his country’s unwavering support for Pakistan’s efforts to enhance financial stability. This statement came during discussions with Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, in Beijing on Thursday.
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China Issues Red Alert Amid Geomagnetic Storm
China’s National Center for Space Weather raised alarms on Saturday with a red alert following the detection of a potent geomagnetic storm expected to persist over the weekend.
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