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Policies boost consumption of services

For the over 230,000 fans who flocked to Shanghai in mid-March for the 2026 Formula One Chinese Grand Prix — 80 percent of whom traveled from other provinces or overseas — their event ticket delivered a double thrill. It was not only a pass to the high-speed spectacle at the Shanghai International Circuit, but also…

China reports vibrant consumption growth during Qingming Festival holiday

BEIJING — China has recorded vibrant consumption growth during the three-day Qingming Festival holiday. The holiday travel boom was boosted by the overlap of the festival and spring breaks for primary and secondary school students in many regions, official data showed on Monday. During the holiday, which lasted from April 4 to 6, the average…

Evolving trends shaping future of healthcare

A staff member explains health benefits during a workshop at the Darentang Wellness Center in Tianjin on Dec 24. ZHAO ZISHUO/XINHUA Wang Xuan, a 20-year-old student at Beijing Foreign Studies University, spent her Friday morning not in class or at the library, but waiting in line on the campus sports field. She was waiting for…

Innovation spurring cluster for high-end medical devices

A cluster of high-end medical device manufacturers is taking shape in Beijing’s Changping district, as the capital steps up efforts to strengthen domestic innovation and reduce reliance on imported technologies. The Champion Bio has rapidly evolved into a key hub for high-end medical devices, precision medicine, new drug development and biotechnology, with a focus on…

Automated humanoids production line in place

An engineer observes a humanoid robot grabbing a component at a laboratory of Leju Robotics in Hefei, East China’s Anhui province, Oct 24, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s first automated production line for humanoid robots with an annual capacity of over 10,000 units has been launched in Foshan, Guangdong province, marking a step forward in the country’s…

Chinese AI models lead global token consumption

Volunteers in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province teach local residents on Wednesday how to use Open-Claw, an autonomous, open-source AI agent that leverages large language models to perform everyday tasks. LIN YUNLONG/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese artificial intelligence models have outpaced AI models made by the United States in terms of global usage for a fifth straight week,…

China, ASEAN eye deeper innovation cooperation

The International Cooperation Center of China’s National Development and Reform Commission signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Zhongguancun Development Group during the ASEAN Innovation Cooperation and Development Forum held in Beijing recently. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China and ASEAN, with geographical proximity and complementary industrial strengths, are well-positioned to deepen cooperation in areas such as…

China-Malaysia business dialogue yields cooperation agreements across sectors

Guests attend the signing ceremony during the Sixth Belt and Road China-Malaysia Business Dialogue in Yinchuan, Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region, April 2, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] With the intent to promote economic cooperation, the Sixth Belt and Road China-Malaysia Business Dialogue was held in Yinchuan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region from Tuesday to Thursday. The event,…

Integrated market expands consumer horizons

From left to right:  Ma Chuan, member of Forvia’s executive committee, executive vice-president for Forvia China; Nathaniel Madarang, president of Goodyear Asia-Pacific; Liliana Lucioni, president of Coach China; Poh-Yian Koh, president of FedEx China. Editor’s Note: As China launches its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), policymakers are strengthening coordination between the “Export to China” and “Shopping in China” campaigns. The…

Foreign liners gear up to tap tourism boom in China

Foreign cruise lines are stepping up efforts to tap the Chinese market by increasing port calls and expanding local operations. Meanwhile, foreign cruise operators in China are securing their place in the Chinese market through innovative measures tailored to Chinese travelers. As visa-free policies continue to be optimized, the inbound tourism market is further unlocking…