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China stands pat on benchmark LPR for second straight month

China held its benchmark lending rate steady for the second straight month at its June fixing on Monday, meeting market expectations.Both the one-year and five-year loan prime rate (LPR) remained

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National security legislation crucial to stability, order in Hong Kong: Carrie Lam

Chief Executive of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Carrie Lam said Monday that the national security legislation for the HKSAR is crucial to re

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China's duty-free market has huge potential: newspaper

China's duty-free consumption is accelerating due to policy incentives that will provide momentum for continued consumption growth, the Economic Information Daily repor

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Cambodian PM holds phone conservation with India's Modi on COVID-19 pandemic, ties

Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Techo Hun Sen held a telephone conversation with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi on Wednesday evening, discussing the COVID-19 pandemic and bilateral ties, sa

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China to accelerate issuance, use of local government bonds

The Ministry of Finance on Monday called for efforts to expedite the issuance of local government bonds and accelerate use of the funds raised from those bonds.Funds ra

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PLA sends anti-virus supplies to militaries of 20 countries

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has sent COVID-19 prevention and control materials including protective suits and medical masks to the militaries of 20 countries. At the request of thei

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China issues measures to support Hubei free-trade zone

China on Thursday published measures to boost development of the pilot free-trade zone (FTZ) in Hubei Province amid efforts to revive the coronavirus-hit economy and m

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Chinese embassy donates 5,000 "friendship bags" to Manila residents

The Chinese Embassy in the Philippines on Thursday donated 5,000 "friendship bags" filled with staples like rice and canned foods to the residents of Manila City affected by COVID-19 epidemic. C

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PLA sends supplies to help Russia, Mongolia, Timor-Leste militaries combat COVID-19

With the approval of the Central Military Commission, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) sent face masks, protective suits and other medical supplies to the mi

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Chinese leaders deliberate, discuss draft NPC decision on Hong Kong

Leaders of the Communist Party of China and the state have joined lawmakers and political advisors in deliberating and discussing a draft decision on the Hong Kong Spe

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Afghans' ceasefire remains intact as President Ghani vows to release 2,000 more Taliban prisoners

Afghanistan's President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani has welcomed the three-day ceasefire announced by the Taliban outfit on Saturday and vowed to set free 2,000 more Taliban detainees to expedite the

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G20 trade, investment ministers vow cooperation to mitigate COVID-19 impact

Group of 20 (G20) trade and investment ministers vowed on Thursday to cooperate to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on trade and investment. In a statement released after the second extraordi

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PLA sends supplies to help militaries in 12 countries combat COVID-19

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) on Tuesday and Wednesday sent COVID-19 prevention and control supplies, including protective gowns and face masks, at the re

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China to maintain stability of yuan exchange rate: central bank

China's central bank said Sunday it would further deepen the reform of the yuan's exchange rate formation mechanism and maintain the basic stability of the exchange rate at a reasonable and balanced

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COVID-19: NE China's Shulan City to begin closed-off management

Citizens read books at the reading room of the Changchun Library in Changchun, capital city of northeast China's Jilin Province, March 11, 2020. /XinhuaNortheast China'

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China to ease rent burden on small service-sector firms

Office building in Shanghai, China. /VCGChina on Saturday announcedrental reductions or exemptions for small and self-employed businesses in the service sector, which w

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China to maintain stability of yuan exchange rate: central bank

China's central bank said Sunday it would further deepen the reform of the yuan's exchange rate formation mechanism and maintain the basic stability of the exchange rate at a reasonable and balanced