Audi AG CEO Gernot Doellner delivers a speech on March 17, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Audi AG’s sales revenue reached 65.5 billion euros ($75.5 billion) in 2025, slightly up from 64.5 billion euros in 2024, thanks to record-making EV sales and intragroup sales of Cupra vehicles, said the German premium carmaker on Tuesday. However,…
China’s monetary policy is set to remain on an easing path to support growth and domestic demand as the United States Federal Reserve held rates steady amid rising oil prices driven by geopolitical uncertainties in the Middle East, officials and analysts said. Potential oil prices-led inflationary pressures facing China’s economy are manageable and will be…
Humanoid robots perform at the 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) in Beijing, capital of China, Aug 11, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Chinese humanoid robots could soon surpass human sprinting speeds, potentially outpacing Olympic champion Usain Bolt in the 100 meters, according to the founder of Chinese robotics firm Unitree Robotics. Speaking at the Yabuli China Entrepreneurs Forum…
An image captures a vessel docking at an offshore oil drilling platform in the Bohai Sea on Dec 21. DU PENGHUI/XINHUA As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to roil international energy markets, China’s petroleum sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience, maintaining a steady supply of oil and gas to power the world’s second-largest economy. China’s…
SKP, the country’s leading luxury department store operator, is expanding with a new flagship in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, signaling growing momentum in the country’s high-end retail sector. The store, the first SKP in South China, is expected to become a landmark for luxury shopping and will join the ranks of Taikoo Hui and MixC in…
Air cargo played a critical role in sustaining global trade and powering the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence supply chains in 2025, while China’s aviation sector is positioning itself to capture a larger share of the market through investment in cargo hubs. Data from the International Air Transport Association, or IATA, showed that global air…
Editor’s Note: As China launches its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), policymakers are strengthening coordination between the “Export to China” and “Shopping in China” campaigns. The effort signals a clear commitment to expanding imports while promoting high-quality consumption. To explore what this means for global business, we invited executives from multinational corporations to share their perspectives…
A property project under construction in Hefei, Anhui province. CHEN SANHU/FOR CHINA DAILY China will adopt a multipronged strategy to stabilize the property market this year, with a focus on preventing debt default risks through whitelist financing mechanisms, promoting quality home construction and revitalizing old housing resources through urban renewal efforts, experts said. The strategy, detailed…
Shoppers seen at a store of Pang Donglai in Xuchang, Henan province. NIU SHUPEI/FOR CHINA DAILY Pang Donglai Trading Group, a Xuchang, Henan province-based retail chain, is giving its workforce a direct stake in the company’s profits in a bid to enhance workforce motivation and operational performance. On March 8, founder Yu Donglai disclosed on social…
An aerial drone photo taken on Jan 14, 2026 shows cargo ships loading and unloading containers at a container terminal in Xiamen, Southeast China’s Fujian province. [Photo/Xinhua] China will expand its pilot cities for a cross-border trade facilitation campaign to 45 in 2026, up from 25 in 2025, the General Administration of Customs said on…