A Kenya Airways Boeing 787-8 lands at Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in January 2021. LI TONG/FOR CHINA DAILY Noting that it is highly confident in the growth potential of China’s air travel market, Kenya Airways, the national airline of Kenya, said it plans to launch direct flights connecting Nairobi and Beijing Daxing International…
BEIJING – Economic and trade teams from China and the United States have recently further confirmed the details on the framework for implementing the important consensus reached by the two heads of state during their phone talks on June 5, and consolidating the outcomes of the economic and trade talks in Geneva, a spokesperson for…
China is at the global forefront of the development and application of fast-evolving artificial intelligence technology, which is vital for bolstering industrial upgrades and will inject new momentum into high-quality economic growth, said experts and entrepreneurs at the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, in Tianjin, on Tuesday.…
Participants attend a forum of the Summer Davos in Tianjin on Wednesday. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY ISTANBUL — Amid global economic headwinds and profound technological transformations, the Summer Davos Forum provides a platform for fostering dialogue on trade, innovation, and international cooperation, a Turkish expert has said. The Summer Davos Forum, also known as the Annual…
Tommy Evensen (right) and his business partner Zhao Zhiqiang on a trip in Norway in June 2023. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A fateful phone call from a Chinese friend propelled Norwegian entrepreneur Tommy Evensen into a textile venture, kicking off his pursuit of the Chinese dream in Wuxi, East China’s Jiangsu province. Thirteen years ago,…
TIANJIN – Pet owners are splurging on smart litter boxes, blind boxes are flying off shelves overseas after going viral in China, and new tea drinks are becoming the go-to choice for young people. With continuously optimized retail efficiency and the rising spending power of young consumers, China’s consumption sector has witnessed a notable shift…
A WeRide driverless minibus is seen in Barcelona, Spain in March. DAVID ZORRAKINO/EUROPA PRESS/GETTY IMAGES Chinese autonomous driving companies are accelerating steps to expand their presence overseas and increase robotaxi fleets — a move which industry experts said will bolster the large-scale commercial application of self-driving vehicles globally. The enterprises boast relatively abundant experience in…
Premier Li Qiang and other guests attend a symposium with representatives of the foreign business community during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on Wednesday. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that in…
European and African agriculture ministers gathered in Rome on 27 June for the sixth African Union (AU)-European Union (EU) Agriculture Ministerial Conference. They were joined… Read More »Joint press release by EU Commissioner Christophe Hansen, and African Union Commissioner Moses Vilakati
The Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences publishes the 2025 edition of the Blue Book of World Cities at a related seminar in Shanghai on Tuesday. [Photo provided chinadaily.com.cn] Globalization has entered into a 4.0 phase, characterized by a more inclusive, balanced and sustainable global order, experts from the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences said while…