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The National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said 0n Tuesday that it will help private enterprises to make contributions to major national strategies, enhance security capacities in key areas, and participate in large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-in programs. This move follows a high-profile symposium focusing on private enterprises held on 17th February, which […]

Donald Trump is considering suspending a TikTok ban in the US with an executive order when he enters the White House on 20 January, according to a report. The Guardian reported on Thursday. The president-elect is exploring an executive order that would postpone enforcement of a sale-or-ban law due to come into force on 19 January, said […]

As the Chinese New Year approaches, H.E. Ambassador Zheng Zeguang hosted a Chinese New Year reception on 7 January to celebrate the traditional Chinese Laba Day and the Chinese New Year.  The representatives from British members of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and the Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), winners of the Chinese Government […]

Fashion retailer’s representative claims she is not qualified to answer questions from MPs about supply chain A senior lawyer representing Shein has repeatedly refused to say whether the company sells products containing cotton from China, prompting an MP to brand her evidence “ridiculous”. Yinan Zhu, general counsel for the fast-fashion giant, confirmed its suppliers did […]

China announced on Tuesday a relaxation of its visa-free transit policy, extending the permitted stay for eligible foreign travellers to 240 hours, or 10 days, from the original 72-144 hours, as authorities aim to lure more foreign visitors. The measure, which is effective immediately, was announced by the National Immigration Administration (NIA) on its official […]