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Atlas Copco enhances bid to cash in on China’s growth

Swedish industrial giant Atlas Copco Group is getting ready for China’s next growth phase driven by the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), with continuous dedication to improving energy efficiency and offering cleaner and more reliable energy alternatives in the fast-evolving Chinese market, said a senior executive of the company. Alain Lefranc, vice-president of Atlas Copco Greater…

China blocks foreign acquisition of Manus project

China has prohibited the foreign acquisition of the Manus project and ordered the parties involved to unwind the deal, the office overseeing the country’s foreign investment security review mechanism said on Monday. The decision was issued by the office under the National Development and Reform Commission, which stated that it barred the investment in accordance…

China traffic safety expo highlights AI, smart systems

Over 360 exhibitors are showcasing latest products at the 16th China International Road Traffic Safety Products Expo held from April 22 to 24, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The 16th China International Road Traffic Safety Products Expo closed on Friday in Nanjing, capital of Jiangsu province, highlighting the growing role of AI and intelligent systems…

Stable oil and gas supply seen in Q1

An aerial image shows a wind farm off the coast of Fujian province on Jan 13. LI SHANCHUAN/XINHUA China secured stable domestic oil and gas supply in the first quarter, effectively cushioning external shocks from global geopolitical tensions, including conflicts in the Middle East, according to authorities. Output of crude oil and natural gas from…

Labubu-themed fridge resale rates surge ahead of debut

Resale prices for a Labubu-themed refrigerator have surged to nearly twice its retail price even before its official debut, as collectible toy maker Pop Mart pushes deeper into consumer categories to expand business scope. Listings on Chinese secondhand marketplace Xianyu show the limited-edition fridge priced as high as 10,000 yuan ($1,465), compared with an official…

China’s instant tax refunds surge over 9-fold a year after rollout

BEIJING — The number of overseas visitors claiming China’s instant tax refund surged 12.96-fold within one year after the policy’s nationwide rollout, the State Administration of Taxation said Monday. During the same period, both the sales of tax refund-eligible goods and the total instant tax refunds jumped 9.35-fold year-on-year, official data showed. As an upgrade…

EU sexual violence and rape offences up in last 10 years

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24% of first-time asylum applicants were minors in 2025

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Li Auto signs Middle East partnerships, accelerates global expansion

A Li Auto showroom is seen at the Huaxi Live Wukesong complex in Beijing in March 2026. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] Li Auto has signed partnership agreements with distributors in the Middle East and expanded its footprint in Asia Pacific, as the company steps up its global growth strategy. At a ceremony in Beijing on…