How Asia can lead an inclusive, sustainable recovery in post-pandemic era

Leaders and observers worldwide have said that with openness, solidarity and a commitment to a shared future, the world will ride out the COVID-19 pandemic and address fundamental challenges of the time to make the planet safer and growth more sustainable.

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IMF chief says “a shot in the arm” fastest way for global recovery

The number one priority for policymakers today is to "accelerate vaccinations everywhere for everyone." "A shot in the arm is the fastest way for the world economy to recover. And it is bringing tremendous value for all countries."

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China welcomes U.S. companies’ participation in modernization process: premier

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said on Tuesday that China welcomes the active participation of companies from the United States and around the world in its reform and opening-up, as well as its modernization process.

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China to see strong growth in foreign trade in rest of 2021: UK think tank

"We expect export momentum to remain robust in the second quarter (Q2)," said the report, adding that a strong global economic recovery would underpin China's exports through 2021, despite the likely retreat of pandemic-related demand later this year.

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China’s foreign trade volume up 38.6% in Q1, exports grows amid improving foreign demand

China's foreign trade volume totaled $1.3 trillion in the first quarter of 2021, up by 38.6 percent year on year, with overseas demand driving a jump in exports, data released by the General Administration of Customs showed on Tuesday.

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China’s top market regulator imposes penalty on Alibaba Group over monopoly conduct

China's State Administration for Market Regulation imposed an administrative penalty on Alibaba Group on Saturday for monopoly conduct of implementing an "exclusive dealing agreement" based on results of an investigation.

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G20 calls on IMF to prepare for new SDR allocation, agrees to extend debt relief through 2021

In order to help the poorest countries combat the COVID-19 pandemic, G20 officials agreed on a final extension of the Debt Service Suspension Initiative (DSSI) by 6 months through the end of December 2021.

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Xi stresses modernizing agriculture and countryside, boosting rural vitalization

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged carrying forward the momentum of poverty elimination to accelerate the modernization of agriculture and rural areas, and promote the rural vitalization in an all-round way.

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