A conference on agricultural industry cooperation between China and ASEAN was held in Weifang, Shandong province on Thursday, aiming to promote complementary resources and build a platform for agricultural exchanges between the two sides. The conference is part of the 2026 China (Shandong)-ASEAN Exchange Series activities. China-ASEAN trade exceeded $1 trillion for the first time…
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–30) presents ample opportunities for multinational corporations, particularly as AkzoNobel’s business in China is highly aligned with the country’s development outlook, said a senior executive of the Dutch paints and coatings company. “The Chinese market is the most important for AkzoNobel and our largest single market globally. Our decision to establish…
The headquarters of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Beijing. [Photo by Chen Xiaogen/For chinadaily.com.cn] Zou Jiayi, president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, has highlighted Asia’s pivotal role in global economic transformation and underscored cooperation as the key driver for the region’s green and digital transitions. Speaking at the Boao Forum for Asia Annual…
China Changan Auto Group, in partnership with CAOA Group, launches its highly automated production line on March 26, in Anapolis, Brazil. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China Changan Auto Group, in partnership with CAOA Group, marked a new chapter in the Brazilian automotive industry on Thursday with the launch of its automated production line in Anapolis,…
China’s new energy vehicle makers are moving the competitive battlefield from price wars to overall user experience, as customer satisfaction with electric cars climbs sharply, according to a new study by J.D. Power.The average satisfaction score for new energy vehicles in China rose to 829 on a 1,000-point scale in 2026, up 23 points from…
Global shifts and fast-evolving technologies are opening up new opportunities for industrial companies, a business executive said. Xiang Wenbo, rotating chairman of Sany Group, said on the sidelines of the China Development Forum 2026 that the company sees global changes as an opportunity for growth rather than a source of risk. “We want to be…
The Overseas Investment Fair 2026 opens in Shanghai on Thursday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Shanghai enterprises are embracing collaborative strategies for global expansion amid complex international markets, according to business leaders participating in the Overseas Investment Fair (OIF) 2026. “We’re no longer in an era of solo expeditions for Chinese companies going global,” said Chen…
Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei province have signed an agreement to deepen their scientific and technological cooperation, with a focus on maximizing the impact of the regional natural science fund over the next five years. The announcement came during the ongoing Zhongguancun Forum on Friday. Since its inception in 2015, the fund has allocated 147 million…
A drone photo taken on Jan 3, 2026 shows a view of a container terminal at Tianjin Port in North China’s Tianjin. [Photo/Xinhua] In direct response to recent US Section 301 probes, China announced on Friday that it has launched two separate trade barrier investigations against the United States, according to the Ministry of Commerce.…
Volkswagen Anhui’s ID. UNYX 08 attracts visitors at an event in Hefei, Anhui province, on March 26, 2026. [Photo by Wang Yuchen/chinadaily.com.cn] Volkswagen Anhui on Thursday started pre-sales of the ID. UNYX 08, its first full-size all-electric SUV, marking another step of the German brand’s “In China for China” strategy. Stefan Timmermann, CEO of Volkswagen…