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- April 22, 2026
Zhejiang FTZ marks 9th anniversary
The China (Zhejiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone marked the ninth anniversary of its establishment this April, with officials outlining its latest progress at a news conference in Hangzhou on April 20.
- April 21, 2026
Zhejiang imports hit record high in first quarter
Zhejiang's imports rose to a record high for the first quarter, reaching 347.31 billion yuan ($50.95 billion), up 7.7 percent year-on-year, according to Hangzhou Customs.
- April 21, 2026
A look at China's economy in Q1 of 2026
A look at China's economy in Q1 of 2026
- April 20, 2026
New platform helps Zhejiang businesses navigate foreign law
One of China's most export-intensive provinces has launched the country's first provincial public legal services platform for entrepreneurs operating abroad, as Zhejiang's 2 million-plus businesspeople living abroad increasingly find themselves navigating unfamiliar legal systems without adequate support.
- April 20, 2026
Service sector becomes main driver of China's economy
From 2012 to 2025, the service sector's contribution to China's economic growth rose from 45.0 percent to 61.4 percent.
- April 17, 2026
China's economic growth accelerates to 5% in Q1
China's economic growth accelerated to 5 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026.
- April 16, 2026
Zhejiang self-employed businesses post higher first-quarter revenue
Average revenue per self-employed business in Zhejiang reached 135,400 yuan (about $19,856) in the first quarter, as the province's self-employed sector continued to expand, according to the Zhejiang Administration for Market Regulation.
- April 16, 2026
Ningbo-Vietnam trade surges 27.2% in first two months
Trade between Ningbo and Vietnam posted strong growth at the start of the year, highlighting the resilience of bilateral economic ties.
