China will expand zero-tariff treatment to all African countries that have diplomatic relations with it starting May 1, 2026, Chinese authorities announced on Tuesday. The inclusion of an additional 20 African nations under the zero-tariff treatment policy has demonstrated the nation's active commitment to expanding high-standard opening up, according to the authorities. From May 1, 2026 to April 30, 2028, China will grant zero-tariff treatment, in the form of a preferential

China has intensified its nationwide campaign against counterfeit and pirated goods, the country's top market regulator said on Friday, unveiling a sweeping enforcement record. The move also came as the country seeks to bolster intellectual property right protection and underpin its drive toward innovation. The State Administration for Market Regulation released its annual report on combating IPR infringement and counterfeiting ahead of the 26th World Intellectual Property Da

China, on Wednesday, highly commended relevant countries' commitment to the one-China principle, which it said is fully consistent with international law and the basic norms governing international relations. The remarks came after Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te cancelled a planned visit to Eswatini, an inland country in southern Africa. The cancellation of Lai's visit, planned from Wednesday to Sunday, followed decisions by Seychelles, Mauritius and Madagascar to revoke overflig

China released a guideline on Wednesday outlining arrangements to advance the country's energy conservation and carbon reduction efforts. The document, jointly issued by the General Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council, stressed the need for coordinated efforts in advancing energy conservation and carbon reduction while driving industrial upgrading. Efforts will be made to promote energy-saving, low-carbon and cl