China's economy grew at a faster-than-expected 6.4 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, matching the rate from the fourth quarter of last year, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Wednesday.
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Tianjin is at the forefront of reform, opening up:FM
The Belt and Road Initiative has brought new and important opportunities for Tianjin to stand at the forefront of reform and opening up, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
Energy demand growth set to decline by 2040
Services and consumption to power usage, rather than gas-guzzling firms
China's energy demand growth is expected to slow to 1.1 percent per annum by 2040, less than one fifth of its pace in the last 22 years of 5.9 percent per annum, according to the BP Energy Outlook 2019.
IMF revises up China growth forecast for 2019 to 6.3 pct
WASHINGTON -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday revised up the 2019 growth projection for China to 6.3 percent, up 0.1 percentage point from its previous estimation in January, according to the newly released April 2019 World Economic Outlook (WEO).
Demand for iron ore to remain strong, Rio Tinto CEO says
As China implements more stringent policies and regulations on the environment, the demand for high-quality iron ore will remain strong in the coming years, which provides companies like Rio Tinto an edge in the country, CEO Jean-Sebastien Jacques said.
Russia remains China's largest crude oil source for 3rd year:report
China's dependence on imported crude oil has climbed to about 70 percent with Russia remaining the country's largest supplier for three consecutive years from 2016 to 2018, said an industry report.
China unveils first rare earth, tungsten output quotas for 2019
China has announced the first batch of rare earth and tungsten mining output quotas for this year.
Eleven arrested in connection with miners’ deaths
Eleven people involved in a deadly mine accident in Northern China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region have been arrested, local prosecutors said Monday.
Russian ministry prepares multi-billion USD plan to develop Arctic resources
MOSCOW, March 13 (Xinhua) -- The Russian Natural Resources Ministry said Wednesday it had compiled and sent to the government for consideration a comprehensive plan to develop the country's Arctic resources to 2030 and beyond.