Individuals from all countries with valid invitations can enter Shanghai’s future Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone without a visa or other entry permits, and they can stay for up to 30 days per entry and apply for extensions if needed, officials said on Friday. In addition to the special 30-day stay policy, inbound overseas…
Anthony Lo, vice-president and chief design officer of BAIC Global Design, introduces the Arcfox 77° concept car on Thursday in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BAIC unveiled the Arcfox 77° concept car at the first BAIC Design Salon on Thursday, marking a key step in the brand’s design-driven transformation. This move is part of BAIC’s…
Chinese vaccine company Sinovac Biotech Ltd has received official approval from the country’s health regulators for the re-registration of Bilive, a combined hepatitis A and B vaccine. As the only vaccine of its kind approved for sale in China, the vaccine is set to play an important role in supporting the country’s efforts to eliminate…
At the Longbao Nature Reserve of Sanjiangyuan area in Qinghai province, towering transmission towers are equipped with man-made nests that serve as safe havens for birds on the plateau, showcasing a beautiful vision of harmonious coexistence between humans and birds within the reserve. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor
Consumer perception and satisfaction with in-car technology in China has reached an all-time high, according to the J.D. Power 2025 China Tech Experience Index Study, released on Thursday. The industry-wide index rose to 588 points on a 1,000-point scale—up 38 points from 2024—driven by growing feature penetration and improved user perception across both internal combustion…
SOAPBOX is taking a short summer brake and will be back in you inbox on Monday August 18th!Several EU voices harshly criticized the outcome of Ursula von der Leyen’s July 27 meeting with Donald Trump. In our view, this reaction is premature. Beyond the tariff details, the broader picture suggests the EU is prioritizing geopolitics…
China’s summoning of Nvidia showcases Beijing’s zero tolerance towards chips with “backdoor” security risks, and such risks, if validated, will deal a huge blow to the US firm’s global business, experts said on Friday. The comments came after the Cyberspace Administration of China on Thursday summoned Nvidia over alleged security risks concerning its H20 AI chip…
People visit Guangdong village, which borders the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, in Helong of Jilin province, in July. SHAO ZEDONG/XINHUA HOHHOT — A domed ceiling painted with cherubs decorates the airport. Castlelike facades line the boulevards, and oversized matryoshka doll-shaped hotels loom overhead. This place may look like a Russian fairy tale town, but it’s…
Consumers browse products at Ikea, a Swedish home furnishings and housewares retailer, in Beijing in August 2024. [SONG YU/FOR CHINA DAILY] STOCKHOLM — As the European Union and China mark 50 years of diplomatic ties, Swedish businesses are looking to deepen their engagement with the world’s second-largest economy, with experts and business leaders calling for…
BEIJING — At a bustling appliance store near Shanghai’s Zhongshan Park, sales staff enthusiastically demonstrated product features and calculated discounts. The summer shopping season has been in full swing. A local resident surnamed Yao was looking for an energy-efficient air conditioner, who was informed by sales staff that the latest models not only offer AI-powered…