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China’s crude oil output set to hit record high in 2025

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Employees check an oil transmission facility at Daqing Oilfield, Heilongjiang province. MA KE/XINHUA China’s domestic crude oil production is expected to reach a record-high of 215 million metric tons for 2025, according to latest data from the National Energy Administration (NEA). The milestone caps a period of exploration breakthroughs and stable output growth, pushing China’s…

Private petrochemical producers set for robust growth

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An LNG vessel is berthed at a port in Tangshan, Hebei province, in November. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s vast private petroleum and chemical sector is positioned for robust and broad growth, industry data showed, driven by its aggressive pivot from traditional processing toward high-end specialization across the value chain. This strategic transformation emphasizes the development of high-value…

Chile doubles number of ‘Cherry Express’ vessels

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Customs officials check imported cherries in Guangzhou’s Nansha port, Guangdong province, on Saturday. XINHUA With strong China-Chile trade ties and an advanced cold chain system, more and more high-quality cherries are being exported to China, boosting bilateral trade and diversifying consumers’ fruit bowls. The latest Chilean cherry season started on Friday, marked by the arrival…

NDRC: Work-for-relief spend hits 35.5b yuan

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An image shows the construction of Changsheng Road in Changzhou, Jiangsu province. The project is built by State-owned China Railway Construction Corp’s 24th bureau. CHINA DAILY BEIJING — Investment from the central government budget toward the work-for-relief programs has totaled 35.5 billion yuan ($5 billion) so far in 2025, with the programs expected to create…

New quality productive forces drive industry upgrade

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China is seeing new quality productive forces fuel the transformation of traditional industries as digital and intelligent technologies move deeper into practical production scenarios and become increasingly integrated across production processes, experts said. State Grid Corp of China, the world’s largest power utility, is among companies promoting the practical application of new technologies across a…

Guangzhou sees surging growth in emerging sector business entities

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The number of newly registered business entities in the low-altitude economy and aerospace sector of Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, grew by 161.7 percent year-on-year in the first 10 months of this year. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, saw significant growth in newly registered business entities across several emerging…

China’s maritime industry embraces green transformation

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The 2025 Marintec China, a major international event in the maritime industry, attracts over 2,200 companies from more than 40 countries and regions. [Photo by Zheng Zheng/chinadaily.com.cn] The 2025 Marintec China, a major international event in the maritime industry, showcased advancements in green shipping technology and alternative marine fuels during its four-day exhibition starting on Dec…

IMF opens hub for regional operations in Shanghai

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The International Monetary Fund announced on Monday that its Shanghai Center is now operating, with Johannes Wiegand, a seasoned IMF economist, serving as the first director. According to an IMF circular, its base in Shanghai will play an important role in enhancing the organization’s engagement with the Asia and Pacific region, while promoting research and…

China, France to enhance nuclear energy ties

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An image of Taishan Nuclear Power Plant in Jiangmen, Guangdong province. XINHUA China and France have agreed to deepen civil nuclear energy cooperation, positioning it as a cornerstone for achieving their respective carbon neutrality goals, following French President Emmanuel Macron’s state visit to the nation last week. The expanded partnership focuses on cutting-edge technologies, including…

Colleges from Chongqing and Singapore collaborate on culinary training program

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Students from Temasek Polytechnic of Singapore taking part in the Bayu Culinary Culture Journey program. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chongqing Business Vocational College has teamed up with Singapore’s Temasek Polytechnic to promote international vocational education exchange and cooperation through the “Bayu Culinary Culture Journey” program. The program promotes culinary vocational training as a bridge for vocational…