In February 2026, affected by factors such as the extension of the Spring Festival holiday, China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) was 49.0, a decrease of 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, and the level of prosperity has fallen. The non-manufacturing business activity index was 49.5 per cent, up 0.1 percentage points, with the service sector improving on holiday consumption and the construction sector declining on the back of project suspension. The composite PMI output index was 49.5 per cent, indicating a slowdown in overall production and business activity from the previous month. High-tech manufacturing industry to maintain expansion, large enterprises are more resilient, enterprises on the post-holiday market expectations are generally good.

Hebei Cangzhou Huanghua Port ore mixed trade center project land formation project has been successfully completed, fully entered the soft soil foundation treatment stage. The project has a total investment of 2.572 billion billion yuan and an annual design capacity of 16 million tons. It aims to implement the national transportation structure adjustment strategy and ensure the stability of the regional iron ore supply chain. By integrating warehousing, logistics, trade, processing and other functions, the project will greatly enhance the port's transit capacity, reduce the logistics cost of enterprises, radiate the hinterland of southwest Hebei and northwest Shandong, and help Huanghua Port to build an important ore spot trading and supply chain service center in the north.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority, the Shanghai Municipal Data Bureau and the National Blockchain Technology Innovation Center signed a memorandum of cooperation to deepen cooperation between Shanghai and Hong Kong in the field of digitally enabled freight trade and finance. The memorandum aims to promote innovation in the application of digital technology, play the role of Hong Kong's "super contact", promote Shanghai's connection with the international data ecosystem through Hong Kong, and jointly explore the digitalization of digital infrastructure construction and trade finance.

He Dongbin, deputy director of the Shanghai Municipal Commission of Commerce, said at the 34th China Fair Cross-border E-commerce High-level Forum that the scale of cross-border e-commerce in Shanghai has jumped from 10 billion to 100 billion, and the growth rate in the past year is close to double digits. Become a new engine of foreign trade growth. Shanghai has continued to increase its efforts through various aspects such as main body cultivation, innovative models, and regulatory services, launching facilitation pilots for the transportation of aviation-sensitive goods, and enhancing trade facilitation in areas such as customs clearance, taxation, and foreign exchange collection and settlement. At the same time, it actively uses digital technologies such as big data and blockchain to provide traceability verification services for enterprises and promote the high-quality development of cross-border e-commerce.

In the first year of the "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan", Henan Province has accelerated the construction of a logistics channel hub connecting north and south, connecting east and west, radiating inside and outside, focusing on integrating into and serving the national unified market. By carrying out the "three major challenges" of high-quality development of multimodal transport, inland shipping construction and upgrading of inter-provincial highway channels, we will improve the three-dimensional transportation network of "air, iron and water", focus on upgrading the energy level of hubs and reducing logistics costs, and promote the transformation of transportation location advantages into economic development.

Recently, the NGUYA FLNG project, contracted by Wison Clean Energy, successfully delivered the first LNG ship in the Black Point waters of Congo (Brazzaville). This indicates that the whole process of the floating liquefied natural gas plant with the largest tonnage and the largest gas storage capacity built independently in China has been completed and put into operation. This project is the first large-scale FLNG project undertaken by a Chinese company as a general contractor, creating the fastest delivery record in the industry, verifying Wison Clean Energy's strong capabilities in complex system integration, EPCIC integrated delivery and production organization, and providing strong evidence for its competitiveness in the global FLNG market.

According to the regulations of the Party Central Committee, members of the Political Bureau and Secretariat of the Central Committee, members of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the State Council, and the CPPCC National Committee, and the Secretary of the Party Leadership Group of the Supreme People's Court and the Supreme People's Procuratorate recently reported to the Party Central Committee and General Secretary Xi Jinping in writing on the work of 2025. General Secretary Xi Jinping reviewed the report and emphasized that it is necessary to enhance the sense of political responsibility and historical mission, implement the Party Central Committee's decision-making and deployment with practical actions, insist on seeking progress while maintaining stability, promote high-quality development, coordinate development and security, ensure the improvement of people's livelihood, and ensure the "Tenth Five-Year Plan" At the same time, we must take the lead in practicing the correct concept of political performance and fulfilling the responsibility of comprehensive and strict governance of the party.

The 2024 Duoduo 9.9 Business Linkage Festival saw a 31.26% increase in orders, showcasing remarkable growth in e-commerce.

On the afternoon of February 11, the "Industrial Belt Cross-Border: IBI and Multinational Envoys High-End Business Exchange Meeting" was successfully held at the IBI Digital Economy Headquarters. Attendees included His Excellency Dario Mihelin, Ambassador of Croatia to China; His Excellency Luamanuvae Albert Mariner, Ambassador of Samoa to China; His Excellency Tresor Irambona, Ambassador of Burundi to China; His Excellency Sinisa Berjan, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Bosnia and Herzegovina to China; His Excellency Baada Kaladze, Ambassador of Georgia to China; Mr. Novruz Ceta, Minister-Counselor of the Embassy of Albania in China; and Ms. Sabita Nakarmi, Commercial Counselor of the Embassy of Nepal in China, among others.

On February 6th, the first member assembly of the Beijing Future Entrepreneurs Promotion Association was officially held. Leaders from the Beijing Federation of Industry and Commerce, Fengtai District, and nearly a hundred member representatives gathered to witness this grand event aimed at promoting high-quality regional economic development. The Beijing Future Entrepreneurs Promotion Association adheres to the core philosophy of "entrepreneurship guided by the Party, innovation for the nation, and contribution to the people." With the mission of "uniting the strength of future entrepreneurs and promoting the development of new productive forces," the association strives to build a multi-level, precise service system to assist member enterprises in achieving technological innovation, industrial upgrading, and high-quality development, aiming to become a domestic leader and an internationally influential platform for future entrepreneurs.

To thoroughly implement the national "Belt and Road" initiative and actively respond to the call for coordinated development of cross-border industrial and supply chains, the FDD platform under IBI, with industrial internet as its core link, continues to expand its global business layout and deepen international agricultural and industrial ecological cooperation. Recently, a delegation led by IBI Vice President and FDD CEO Yin Haifeng, FDD Singapore E-commerce Co., Ltd. General Manager Wang Qing, and FDD Cross-border Business Department Director Zhang Yi visited Sri Lanka for a multi-day business visit. The delegation engaged with local government departments, key institutions, and leading enterprises, focusing on agricultural modernization and cross-border supply chain construction.

On January 23, Chairman Fan Xingmin and Deputy Secretary-General Zhang Yanjie of the China National Defense Science and Technology Industry Cultural Exchange Association visited the IBI Digital Economy Headquarters for a work survey. They were warmly received by Chen Can, Vice President of IBI and Senior Vice President of IBI Resource Network. The visiting delegation first toured the IBI Digital Economy Exhibition Hall to gain a detailed understanding of IBI's achievements in industrial e-commerce, industrial digitalization, and cross-border industrial zones. Chen Can highlighted the company's practical experience in promoting the integration of digital technology with the real economy, especially in the exploration of cultural empowerment and industrial linkage. During the subsequent discussion, both parties...

Ye Niuping meets with IBI CEO Qian Xiaojun On January 20, Mayor Ye Niuping met with Qian Xiaojun, founder and CEO of Beijing IBI Video Information Technology Co., Ltd., and his delegation. Both parties expressed their intention to leverage Xi'an's advantages in abundant scientific and educational resources, a complete industrial system, and strong innovation capabilities. They aim to actively utilize IBI's excellent operational model and rich platform resources in industrial e-commerce, digital supply chains, and industrial big data to deepen data empowerment, strengthen industrial collaboration, and promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. They will continue to enhance the development of the digital economy, industrial digital transformation, and cross-border commodity transactions.

Recently, IBI founder and CEO Qian Xiaojun attended the Fengtai Two Sessions' special program "Dialogue with Leaders" and the 2026 Fengtai Conference on High-Quality Development of Private Economy. He discussed the implementation of the regional "15th Five-Year Plan" and the innovative development of the private economy, systematically conveying the practical paths and responsibilities of enterprises in deepening industrial digitization and assisting regional upgrades. As a guest on the Fengtai Two Sessions' "Dialogue with Leaders," Qian Xiaojun, representing key enterprises, engaged in dialogue with guests such as Lu Yingbo, Director of the Fengtai District Development and Reform Commission. He stated that IBI, during the "14th Five-Year Plan"...

On January 15, the delegation led by Shi Zhongjun, the Secretary-General of the China-ASEAN Center, visited IBI and engaged in discussions with Liu Zhai, IBI board member and Senior Vice President, among others. Shao Zhaojun, IBI Vice President and TDD Senior Vice President, accompanied them throughout the visit. Both parties engaged in in-depth discussions on topics such as the strategic layout of the Guangxi and ASEAN markets, B2B platform development, and the advancement of regional headquarters construction, jointly exploring new paths for digitally upgrading economic and trade cooperation between China and ASEAN countries. The visiting delegation also toured the digital economy exhibition hall, gaining insights into IBI's current operational model of the Duoduo platform, cross-border operational strategies for industrial belts, and the application and practice strategies of the IBI Cloud.