On a sprawling polo field in northeastern Beijing, the sound of galloping horses echoed across the grass as players from around the world competed under clear spring skies. Applause from the stands rose intermittently. The scene brought together tradition and contemporary sport, reflecting the enduring appeal of a game with a history spanning more than…
In 2025, the EU exported 2.7 thousand tonnes of shark fins to countries outside the EU, worth €44.8 million. Compared with 2024, the export volume decreased by 15.2% (from 3.1 thousand tonnes), and the export value dropped by 31.3% (from €65.3 million). These decreases followed a steep rise between 2023 and 2024, when the export…
[PHOTO/CHINA BOUND] Today (June 8) marks World Oceans Day. Let’s head to the National Maritime Museum of China in Tianjin, and embrace the call of… Read More »National Maritime Museum of China, Tianjin
Across the EU, the structure of general government gross debt differs significantly between countries. These differences relate for example to the initial and remaining maturity of debt, the debt instruments used and the main institutional sectors holding the debt. However, when considering the currency denomination of general government gross debt, a more uniform picture emerges.…
Inbound visitors gather around a robotic dog in Beijing in early June. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China’s inbound tourism workforce is becoming younger, better educated and… Read More »New report charts rise of inbound tourism talent
Flight searches from China to Uruguay surged after Uruguay announced it would grant visa-free entry to Chinese passport holders, adding to growing interest among Chinese tourists in multi-country South American travel routes.Uruguayan Foreign Minister Mario Lubetkin announced on Thursday that Uruguay would implement a visa-free policy for Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports, according to Xinhua…
Bayer expanded its China Center of Innovation and Partnership (CCIP) to Shandong province on Wednesday, nearly two years after launching its flagship hub in Shanghai. The expansion advances the CCIP’s “in China, for the world” concept, betting on the country’s fast-expanding consumer health market fueled by rising wellness awareness and supportive government policies for medical…
Against a backdrop of rising EU-China trade tensions, Li-ion batteries show a dependence that runs in both directions. The EU relies heavily on Chinese batteries, but China’s battery export machine also leans heavily on the EU. This is not just another destination for Chinese battery exports. It is the battery export market.China’s battery export surplus…
Putuo Mountain scenic area in Zhejiang province is a popular destination.[Photo by Xu Lin/China Daily] During the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival holiday from June 19… Read More »Travelers seek deeper experiences during Dragon Boat Festival
China’s rapid integration of artificial intelligence into manufacturing, healthcare and consumer industries is creating a development model that offers lessons for global businesses, according to research by global consultancy firm Gartner. The company has unveiled its “Gartner China AI 25” list, which identifies 25 Chinese companies at the forefront of applying AI technologies across products,…