Supply-side structural reform

"Seeking progress while maintaining stability." This is going to be the key principle of China's governance in 2017, especially for the economy, according to the Central Economic Work Conference. [More]

China's WTO entry produces all-win results

December 11, 2016 marked the 15th anniversary of China's accession to the World Trade Organization. Since that moment in 2001, China has grown into the world's second largest economy and the largest goods trader. Its WTO accession has achieved winning results for all, with significant contributions made to both domestic and global growth. [More]

Jiang Yan at work

Jiang Yan, the first in China to design 1-million-ton compressor, tells a story of perseverance and craftsmanship in her daily work . [More]

The book "Fighting Corruption: How the CPC Works", illustrates the endeavors by the CPC in the past few years to combat corruption and build clean government. [More]

Widespread entrepreneurship and innovation:

Widespread entrepreneurship and innovation would be a new engine for China to upgrade the economy, making it more efficient. (More>>)

Growth Model Transformation, Structural Adjustments, and Steady Growth:

Since the rollout of China’s 12th Five-year Plan (2011-2015), a major policy goal has been to transform the growth model and make structural adjustments while ensuring steady growth. (More>>)

Dec. 1: CPC adopts rules on Party leaders' treatment

The leadership of the Communist Party of China (CPC) adopted measures to standardize benefits and treatment of CPC and state leaders, such as offices, housing and staff, while outlining regulations for meetings on democratic life.

Dec. 2: Xi vows stronger partnership with Laos

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Lao Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith in Beijing.

Dec. 7: China, Gabon lift ties

Chinese President Xi Jinping and visiting President of the Republic of Gabon Ali Bongo Ondimba agreed to lift China-Gabon ties to a comprehensive cooperative partnership.

Dec. 13: China aims to create 10 development zones

China aims to open around 10 national development zones to seek solutions for sustainable growth as part of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

Dec. 22: Xi highlights need to expand clean energy

China plans to push forward clean energy use for heating in northern regions, to further reduce smoggy days in winter and improve the energy consumption mix.

Dec. 26: China, Sao Tome and Principe resume diplomatic ties

China and Sao Tome and Principe resumed diplomatic relations in Beijing, after the West African nation cut "diplomatic ties" with Taiwan.