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Forum spurs China’s business ties with Central Asia

Guests attend the Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation, which opened in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Tuesday. [Photo/Xinhua] The importance of leveraging regional development through enhanced investment and connectivity infrastructure was highlighted at the inaugural Tianshan Forum for Central Asia Economic Cooperation, which kicked off on Tuesday in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous…

China to boost green industry cooperation: top regulator

Li Lecheng, minister of industry and information technology, said in an exclusive signed article written for China Daily that “We will encourage competitive Chinese enterprises in photovoltaics, wind power, lithium batteries and new energy vehicles to expand globally and to invest in and develop green energy projects in countries and regions involved in the Belt…

Tailor-made courses give seniors new lease on life

A staff member (right) of Beijing Hongsong Online Technology Co Ltd answers a visitor’s queries about the company’s products during an industry expo in Beijing in October. CHINA DAILY Zi Jing, an employee in Beijing who has worked alongside seniors during the past five years, said that elderly Chinese are pioneering and respectable, with unyielding…

Commercial ‘air commute’ by flying cars closer to takeoff

GAC Group’s flying car GOVE is displayed at the Shanghai Auto Show in April. CHINA DAILY At sunrise over the Persian Gulf in Dubai, a black, pod-shaped aircraft detached from its six-wheel carrier vehicle and rose steadily into the sky. For several minutes, it circled above calm waters before returning smoothly to the helipad. The flight…

New engine powers cargo drone expansion

As China’s low-altitude economy continues to expand, the demand for general-purpose aircraft and drones is rising. To tap into this burgeoning market, Aero Engine Corp of China, the country’s dominant aircraft engine supplier, has developed a broad portfolio of products, which it is also actively promoting. The latest model the State-owned aviation conglomerate is offering…

Manufacturing PMI rises in November

Intelligent range extenders for new energy vehicles are processed on Thursday in the production workshop of Zhejiang Lile New Energy Co in Jinhua, Zhejiang province. XU YU / XINHUA China’s factory activity improved slightly in November, but remained below the 50-point mark that separates contraction from expansion, reinforcing analysts’ calls for further targeted measures to…

PowerChina investigates reports of substandard work on Fujian power station

The Power Construction Corporation of China announced late on Saturday that it had launched a comprehensive investigation into media reports alleging severe quality defects in the construction of the Yong’an Pumped Storage Power Station in Fujian province. The company, also known as PowerChina, stated that it had established an investigation team, and will work with…

China’s factory activity shows marginal upturn in November

China’s factory activity improved slightly in November, but was still below the 50-point mark that separates contraction from expansion, official data showed on Sunday. Data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed that China’s official purchasing managers index (PMI) for the manufacturing sector stood at 49.2 in November, up from 49 in October. Huo Lihui,…

White goods at crux of consumption push

A visitor tries out a bed supported by smart technologies during a home appliance expo in Shanghai in September. CHINA DAILY China’s latest efforts to boost consumption of green and smart household appliances and home furnishings are expected to further stimulate consumer spending appetites, propel industrial upgrades and provide fresh momentum for high-quality economic growth,…

Ski suits in office as staff ready for slopes

As winter temperatures get gradually colder, warm, wind-resistant ski suits with nice designs have become “workday outfits” for some office workers. Yang Hua, a 35-year-old office worker in Beijing, chooses to commute in a pink ski suit. “Facing the dilemma between ‘asking for a day off to go skiing’ and ‘commuting in a black down…