As we continue our review of the first quarter of the 21st century, we turn to one country that has been a story, well, really many stories in and of itself. Our colleague Enda Curran takes us through China's remarkable transformation. [Applause] -China joining the WTO in 2001 was probably one of the most consequential decisions, not just for China's economy, but for the world economy.-The WTO agreement will move China in the right direction. -So companies could shift there and both tap into the Chinese mar ...

China is pushing the Trump administration to roll back national-security restrictions on Chinese deals in the US, dangling the prospect of a massive investment package as part of a proposal that would upend a decade of policy. The demands from President Xi Jinping’s negotiators also include lowering tariffs on imported inputs from the world’s No. 2 economy used by any Chinese factories built in the US as a result, according to people familiar with the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing priv ...

BEIJING, Sept. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On September 10, the 10th Colourful World Cultural Exhibition and Exchange Event opened at Hall 9 of Shougang Park. Hosted by the Information Office of Beijing Municipality, the event focuses on people-to-people cultural exchanges under the "Belt and Road" framework. Through exhibitions, cultural performances, tourism promotions, and other means, the event provides a platform for cultural exchanges between China and other countries, fostering mutual learning among ...