2018 October 9
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The People’s Bank of China pulled a financial lever that will effectively pump $175 billion into the economy. The government is aiming to help small and midsize businesses in particular, which have had trouble obtaining loans. - Read more
A meeting between Wang Yi and Mike Pompeo in Beijing to discuss North Korean nuclear disarmament has got off to a frosty start. Wang Yi criticised America for imposing tariffs on Chinese goods and for accusing Beijing of interfering in US politics. - Read more
China's accumulated outbound direct investment (ODI) reached over 1.8 trillion U.S. dollars by the end of 2017, moving up to the second place in the world rankings, according to an official report. - Read more
A total of 2,800 companies from all the G20 member states, as well as 50 countries and regions along The Belt and Road will participate in China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai next month - Read more
There are a total of 530 Confucius Institutes and 1,113 Confucius Classrooms in 149 countries and regions around the world, according to the Confucius Institute Headquarters during its annual "Open Day". - Read more