High-level forum highlights China's push for tech, industrial innovation
China's outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) places the integration of technological and industrial innovation high on the agenda. Since the blueprint's release, the ZGC Forum has emerged as one of the key platforms for gathering global insights on advancing this goal.
Macro
Spring break in China invigorates students, spurs travel
Several Chinese provinces are introducing their first-ever spring break. The varying schedules are combined with the Qingming Festival, the May Day holiday or weekends, resulting in breaks of five to eight days. The new vacation allows children to connect with nature, and also boosts tourism and consumption.
In-depth
Economic Watch: China signals fresh push for balanced foreign trade
China has sent fresh signals of promoting more balanced development of imports and exports to optimize its trade structure and pursue high-quality growth.
moreEconomic Watch: Stellar corporate earnings signal China's strengthening economic momentum
China's listed companies are reporting their 2025 annual results, with data pointing to a fact that tech-driven earnings growth is emerging as a powerful new engine.
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Industries
China's high-tech industries record robust growth in Q1
Latest tax data show that Chinese economy has continued to perform steadily, with innovation momentum strengthening, as evidenced by robust revenue growth in high-tech industries in first quarter of 2026.
China's pet economy opens up new consumption scenarios
This shift reflects a broader change in China's pet market, where demand is moving from basic necessities toward more personalized and experience-oriented services.
