China's countermeasures against U.S. port fees "legitimate defense": commerce ministry

​China's countermeasures against the U.S. additional port fees on Chinese ships are "legitimate defense" actions aimed at maintaining a fair competition environment in the international shipping and shipbuilding markets, the Ministry of Commerce said Friday.

• - National Day Holiday showcases China's robust economic vitality
• - China's National Day holiday box office exceeds 1.6 billion yuan
• - China's foreign exchange reserves rise in September
• - China's light industry maintains solid expansion from 2021 to 2024
• - Day holiday travel goes green as charging network expands
• - Xinjiang village an idyllic spot for inns

Government Policy

The meeting, the largest and most significant event in Chinese politics and closely watched by the rest of the world, is to determine China's future policy direction, its leadership, and its national goals.

• - China to step up policy support for employment: premier
• - Revision of China's Legislation Law embodies whole-process democracy
• - China's national legislature to deliberate 35 bills in 2023: spokesperson
• - China leverages monetary policies to secure sound development

Environment

Major progress has been made in promoting the Beautiful China Initiative over the past decade thanks to combined efforts to improve the country's ecology and environment, a senior official said Friday.

• - China to continue transition to green development
• - Guardians of the Earth
• - Massive deforestation spurs action in Gansu
• - China's Chongqing treats 8,000 square km of land to fight erosion

China's Rural Vitalization

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Targeted Poverty Reduction

• - Credit system assists poor farmers in efforts to operate their own businesses
• - Land placed in zone for protection of environment
• - Bama boosts poverty alleviation efforts in health
• - Goodbye to the tough days in mountains

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World Bank ››

• - World Bank Group ramps up fight against global hunger
• - WB report: China's GDP growth to rise to 5.6 % in 2023
• - WB: Joint study looks at lessons from China’s experience

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Poverty Relief Projects

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• - Child-friendly Schools

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