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- July 08, 2026
GDP robust despite some headwinds
China's economy has shown resilience so far this year in the face of global energy supply shocks, underpinned by strong high-tech investment and robust exports, said the latest China Economic Update of the World Bank Group.
- June 30, 2026
618 shopping gala pivots to value-driven consumption
The 618 shopping festival, once dominated by price comparisons and heavy discounts, is increasingly being shaped by consumer demand for value, differentiation and lifestyle relevance, said experts.
- June 24, 2026
Zhejiang economy shows steady momentum in May
In the first five months, Zhejiang's retail sales of consumer goods reached 1.5949 trillion yuan, up 2.9 percent.
- June 24, 2026
Ningbo sees 11.6% growth in African imports in first month of zero-tariff policy
After China introduced a zero-tariff policy on May 1 for imports from 53 African countries with which the country has diplomatic ties, Ningbo has reported strong growth in trade with the continent.
- June 23, 2026
Dutch business delegation explores cooperation opportunities in Ningbo
The China (Ningbo)-The Netherlands Business Conference, held in Ningbo on June 18, resulted in nearly 100 million euros ($114.28 million) in preliminary cooperation agreements, marking a new milestone in economic ties between the two sides.
- June 18, 2026
Ningbo's 'new trio' exports reach 28.5b yuan
Ningbo's exports of the "new trio" products — electric vehicles (EVs), lithium-ion batteries, and photovoltaic (PV) products — maintained strong momentum in the first five months of 2026.
- June 17, 2026
Zhejiang trade grows 6.2% in first five months
Zhejiang's imports and exports reached 2.38 trillion yuan ($352.20 billion) in the first five months of 2026, up 6.2 percent year-on-year.
- June 17, 2026
China's retail sales of consumer goods exceed 20t yuan in first 5 months
China's total retail sales of consumer goods, a key indicator of the country's consumption strength, rose 1.4 percent year-on-year to 20.6 trillion yuan ($3.05 trillion) in the first five months of the year.
