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Measures in place to bolster Canton Fair

Authorities have introduced a host of reform and innovation measures to further enhance the China Import and Export Fair, promote foreign trade and better serve participating companies of the 139th session of the event. In addition to further optimizing the exhibition zone layout, a total of nine specialized zones, including smart wearables, display technology, consumer…

Macro backdrop buoys HK realty mkt

Hong Kong’s residential market, driven by supportive macroeconomic conditions, stronger household balance sheets and renewed demand, has extended the recovery momentum this year and has remained resilient even as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East persisted. Residential flat transactions in Hong Kong are usually lackluster in the first quarter of the year, as the traditional…

Travel business set for strong performance

Foreign tourists seen at the Palace Museum in Beijing earlier this month. WANG XIN/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s travel and tourism sector is rapidly closing the gap with the United States and could become the world’s largest within the next few years, as strong inbound demand and policy support fuel a sustained recovery in international travel.…

China’s nuclear power capacity ranks 1st globally

China’s overall nuclear power footprint, including units both in operation and approved for construction, has reached a world-leading 125 million kilowatts, driven by a rising number of new projects, according to an industry blue book released on Friday. The China Nuclear Energy Development Report 2026, published by the China Nuclear Energy Association, said that the…

AI-driven short dramas fuel China-Vietnam bilateral cooperation

Amid China’s artificial intelligence boom and Vietnam’s rapidly expanding short-drama market, collaboration on AI-powered content is emerging as a example of bilateral digital and cultural cooperation, with Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region at the forefront. A co-produced short drama, Saving Lives at the Border, is set to premiere in May. The series follows Chinese and Vietnamese…

China’s nuclear energy transition continues relentless pace, ranking first globally

Cementing its position as the world’s undisputed leader in nuclear energy, China now ranks first globally with its total installed nuclear power capacity reaching a record 125 million kilowatts, according to an industry blue book released recently. The country currently boasts 60 nuclear power units in commercial operation, providing a stable foundation for its clean…

Laixi marks headway in general aviation

Students of Qingdao Vocational College of Aeronautical Science and Technology learn how to operate drones. XINHUA Laixi, a county-level city administered by Qingdao in Shandong province, is positioning itself as a key hub for China’s burgeoning general aviation sector, as the country accelerates development of its low-altitude economy. The city has in recent years built…

Online lit booking solid revenue abroad

With vast readership numbers and a unique presentation format, Chinese online literature is becoming the new darling of global readers. Data from the China Writers Association showed that in 2025, there were approximately 200 million active overseas users of Chinese online literature, covering over 200 countries and regions around the world, with a market volume…

Cosmetics firms investing in R&D

A staff member shares information about cosmetic products to visitors at the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, capital of South China’s Hainan province, on April 16, 2026. [Photo/VCG] At a cosmetics booth inside the ongoing China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, capital of South China’s Hainan province, a visitor trying on…

Steel sector to push for higher-level supply, demand balance

An employee dispatches hot-rolled steel coils at a hot rolling mill in Ma’anshan, Anhui province, on Feb 28. ZHANG MINGWEI/FOR CHINA DAILY China will step up efforts to address the “involution-style” competition in its steel sector by implementing strict controls on crude steel output, exploring new mechanisms for capacity governance and promoting coordinated efforts among…