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First batch of Simandou iron ore arrives in China

The Winning Youth cargo ship arrived at Majishan port in Zhejiang province on Jan 17, 2026, carrying with it nearly 200,000 tons of iron ore produced in Guinea, West Africa. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Winning Youth cargo ship arrived at Majishan port in Zhejiang province on Saturday, carrying with it nearly 200,000 tons of…

Guangdong’s trade volume reached new heights in 2025, data shows

Fully loaded cargo ships are seen on Dec 9 at the Shekou Container Terminal in the western port area of Shenzhen, Guangdong province. [Photo/Xinhua] Guangdong, China’s largest trading province, recorded steady growth in foreign trade throughout last year, with imports and exports rising in every quarter, customs authorities said on Monday. According to a statement from…

Agentic AI shifts focus from generation to governance

With artificial intelligence moving toward full-scale deployment, the industry’s conversation is shifting from “what models can generate” to “what systems are allowed to decide,” industry observers said. Their remarks came as the recently concluded 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES), the world’s premier technology event, showcased agentic systems that go beyond content generation, such as Amazon’s…

UNIDO senior official lauds landmark Sino-Indonesian BRI project

Deputy Director-General Zou Ciyong from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) praises the rapid development and tremendous potential of the Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP)—a landmark project between China and Indonesia under the Belt and Road Initiative framework. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A senior official from the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has…

Jingdezhen ceramics industry embraces tech empowerment, innovation

Participants explore exhibits at the “Thousand Museums and Porcelain Pieces” in the Digital-Intelligent Exhibition Hall in Jingdezhen, Jiangxi province, during the World Internet Conference event “Journey into Outstanding Cases – Journey into the Digital Porcelain Capital”, on Jan 15, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The World Internet Conference organized an event themed “Journey into Outstanding…

As tourists embrace the cold, snow becomes gold

A drone photo shows a fireworks show at the Harbin Ice-Snow World in Harbin, Northeast China’s Heilongjiang province, on Jan 5. LIU YANG/FOR CHINA DAILY BEIJING — As exhilarated tourists ride the 521-meter super ice slide and take photos with the spectacular ice sculptures on show in the Harbin Ice-Snow World theme park, they are…

Fusion energy drive entering a decisive phase

A delegate visits the Fusion Energy Technology and Industry Conference 2026 in Hefei, east China’s Anhui province, Jan 16, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s drive to develop controllable nuclear fusion is nearing a historic turning point, with related procurements totaling 10 billion yuan ($1.37 billion) set to be completed this year and early demonstrations of fusion-generated electricity…

China marks a key breakthrough in semiconductor self-reliance

China has achieved a major breakthrough in its quest for semiconductor self-reliance with the successful development of its first domestic tandem-type high-energy hydrogen ion implanter. This development is expected to end the long-standing dependence on foreign technology in a critical segment of the chip-making process. The machine, dubbed the POWER-750H and developed by the China…

From niche locations to immersion: Four nations witness shift in Chinese outbound travel

The “Explore the Mystery in Central Europe, Taste Local and Travel Green” Tourism Trade Sharing Session, co-hosted by the European Travel Commission and the national tourism boards of Central European countries, is held in Shanghai on Wednesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese outbound tourism is undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from crowded popular spots…

Baoshan rolls out key initiatives to attract global cooperation

Shanghai’s Baoshan district hosts a conference on optimizing its business environment and promoting investment on Friday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Shanghai’s Baoshan district hosted a conference on optimizing the business environment and promoting investment on Friday, unveiling three key plans, five industrial ecosystem initiatives, and a new full-cycle business service model, all aimed at inviting global…