Fluctuations in China's rare earth exports were the result of the market, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

BEIJING - Net gold purchases by central banks saw a year-on-year increase of 68 percent to 145.5 tonnes in the first quarter of 2019, driving global gold demand growth, according to a report issued by the World Gold Council (WGC).

WASHINGTON -- The World Bank on Tuesday lowered its global growth forecast for 2019 to 2.6 percent, while maintaining its growth projection for China at 6.2 percent, according to the newly released semi-annual Global Economic Prospects report.

Caterpillar, Micron among those keen on enhancing their presence in nation

US business leaders remain bullish about the long-term prospects of the China market, as the country vows to further open up despite headwinds.