Foreign business leaders reaffirm confidence in China as source of certainty in turbulent world
*As the first high-profile international forum since China unveiled its new Five-Year Plan at the "two sessions," participants showed particular interest in this blueprint, studying closely how the world's second-largest economy charts its course over the next five years.
Macro
China's narrative of economic resilience, technological advancement takes center stage at Boao Forum
Experts are of one mind that China's tech boom has bolstered its resilience against external headwinds, with its growing technological leadership set to give it a competitive edge in future industries and drive global economic growth.
In-depth
Economic Watch: China accelerates smart economy to unleash growth potential
China's government work report this year has, for the first time, stressed the need to create "new forms of smart economy" and to continue deepening and expanding the "AI plus" initiative.
moreEconomic Watch: China sees fast industrial profit growth in first two months amid industrial upgrading, anti-involution measures
Profits of China's major industrial firms increased 15.2 percent year on year in the first two months of 2026, with emerging sectors such as equipment manufacturing and high-tech manufacturing serving as major growth drivers.
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Companies
ICBC's new lending, bond investment hit record high in 2025
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China's new lending and bond investment totaled 4.8 trillion yuan last year, reaching a record high, the bank revealed on Friday.
China's Meitu sees revenue growth of 28.8 pct in 2025
Chinese selfie-enhancing internet company Meitu generated 3.86 billion yuan in revenue last year, up 28.8 percent year on year.
