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Zhao Houlin: World Internet Conference provides digital cooperation platform for countries

Zhao Houlin, former secretary-general of the International Telecommunication Union, told China Daily Website that fragmentation, digital divide and geopolitical issues remain challenges in cyberspace, and it’s vital to build an open and inclusive platform. He noted that while countries differ in conditions, they share same development goals. China can share its development experiences with other…

CEO of the Asia School of Business : US-China cooperation key to a win-win future

Joseph Cherian, CEO, president, dean and distinguished professor of the Asia School of Business expressed during a recent interview that US tariffs on Chinese goods are unwise, and ultimately raise the cost of these goods for American consumers. “They are the two biggest economies in the world, and the rest of the world and the…

Biotech firms innovate for overseas markets

China’s pharmaceutical industry is undergoing a notable transformation, as a growing number of domestic biotech firms extend their reach into global markets. From pioneering international clinical trials to exploring new cross-border partnership models, Chinese companies are accelerating their presence in the global healthcare ecosystem. A recent example is a lung cancer drug, sunvozertinib, developed by…

New HSR eyes linking Guangxi to Vietnam

Employees of China Railway No 4 Engineering Group work on the Pingxiang East railway station in the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region on Thursday. LU YONGLONG/FOR CHINA DAILY Qin Fenghua, a native of the Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, was jubilant to know that a new high-speed railway linking regional capital Nanning and Pingxiang, which borders Vietnam,…

China issues guideline on strengthening financial services for rural revitalization

Rice ears thrive at the modern agriculture demonstration zone at No 856 Company of Beidahuang Group, a large State-owned enterprise in Heilongjiang province. [Photo by Fu Rundian/For chinadaily.com.cn] BEIJING — The People’s Bank of China, China’s central bank, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has jointly issued a guideline on promoting all-around rural…

China expands agricultural imports from SCO countries

TIANJIN — China has significantly increased its imports of agricultural products from Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states, according to an SCO meeting on plant quarantine held Wednesday. In 2024, China imported agricultural goods worth $13.66 billion from SCO countries, with an average annual growth rate of 13.3 percent since 2001, the General Administration of Customs…

Diplomats, scholars, corporate leaders seek a more resilient global supply chain

The 15th CCG VIP Luncheon, hosted by the Center for China and Globalization, a leading Beijing-based think tank, offered a platform for dialogue on strengthening industrial cooperation through trade and investment. The forum brought together participants from 22 countries, including top ambassadors, scholars and executives from multinational corporations. The gathering was held just days after…

Countdown begins for eighth China International Import Expo

[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] With the 100-day countdown set to begin on Sunday, preparations for the eighth China International Import Expo have been advancing steadily. Officials say this year’s expo, which will run from November 5-10 in Shanghai, holds special importance because of the changing international landscape and rising uncertainties in global trade. During a…

WIC hosts training on digital economy for member enterprises

During the 2025 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum, the World Internet Conference Digital Academy, in collaboration with the Data and Technical Support Center of the Cyberspace Administration of China, successfully organized and held two advanced training sessions on digital economy innovation and development. On July 24, WIC member units and Quanzhou’s representative…

Reports unveiled by Think Tank Cooperation Program

During the 2025 World Internet Conference (WIC) Digital Silk Road Development Forum in Quanzhou, Fujian province, experts from the WIC Think Tank Cooperation Program unveiled a series of research reports. These reports focused on key areas such as international digital economy cooperation, AI’s role in advancing the Digital Silk Road, humanoid robots, and antitrust practices…