2019 February 6
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China celebrates the Lunar New Year and the start of the Year of the Pig. The pig is believed to be a symbol of optimism, enthusiasm and hard work. In a 40-day period, China’s transport authorities estimate that 3 billion journeys will be made as families visit relatives. - Read more
After visiting poverty-stricken areas across the country ahead of previous years, President Xi's 2019 pre-Spring Festival tour took him to the hutong neighborhoods of Beijing. Xi spoke with residents about heating and electricity bills, and their Spring Festival plans. - Read more
China’s biotech sector, which secured more than $17bn investment last year, is struggling to attract fresh funding as tightened domestic liquidity chills a once-flourishing venture capital market. Poor performance of stock markets and Sino-US trade war have contributed. - Read more