Global Business

--China's services trade up 6% in Jan–May, driven by knowledge-intensive exports

--Global Digital Economy Conference 2026 opens in Beijing

--Trade initiative launched to increase access for British businesses to the Chinese market

--China celebrates 105th founding anniversary of CPC

--Venezuela earthquake death toll tops 2 thousand with tens of thousands still missing

--US declines to extend key trade deal with Canada, Mexico

--Xi confers July 1 Medal to outstanding CPC members

--China manufacturing sector sustains recovery momentum in June

--US and Iranian negotiators in Qatar for indirect talks through mediators

--China holds gathering to mark 105th founding anniversary of CPC

--US and Iranian negotiators in Qatar for indirect talks

--European demand for cooling products from China soars amid heat wave

--China's manufacturing and services both return to expansion in June, led by high-tech industries
--China and the EU launch bilateral trade and investment consultation mechanism with first meeting in Brussels
--Record-breaking heat waves across Europe drive a surge in demand for air conditioners