“Beinao-1”, a domestically developed intelligent system, activates a robotic arm to pour water into a cup at an exhibition held during the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) in Beijing, capital of China, March 27, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] As China continues to make breakthroughs in frontier technologies, its high-quality development is moving beyond traditional measures of scale…
An aerial drone photo taken on Dec 2, 2025 shows container ships berthing at the Meishan port area of the Ningbo-Zhoushan Port in East China’s Zhejiang province. [Photo/Xinhua] China has launched two trade barrier investigations targeting US practices disrupting global industrial and supply chains and impeding trade in green products, in a calibrated response to…
Experts at the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum in Beijing have emphasized the crucial role of cutting-edge technologies in supporting people with disabilities, calling for the development of a more inclusive society that effectively addresses the daily needs of this vulnerable group. They made the remarks at a sub-forum on Friday on the sidelines of the ZGC…
[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Amap on Friday launched a data-driven tourism initiative alongside what it called the world’s first city-level “Flying Street View” in Macao, as the Chinese mapping giant deepens its push into AI-powered travel services. Backed by Macao’s tourism authority, the event — held at The Londoner Macao — included the signing of…
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…