China Industries
Chinese pianist Zhang Jinwei performs at the Music Salon of the Chinese Embassy in the United States. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Believing that “art can bring people’s hearts closer” and that “music is a bridge that transcends language,” Chinese pianist Zhang Jinwei highlighted the importance of cultural dialogue through music during his recent performance at…
At least 12 cross-border air routes between China and Japan have cancelled scheduled flights as of 10 am on Monday, financial media outlet Yicai reported, citing data from online aviation tracker DAST. Data from DAST shows that the cancellation rate for flights to Japan is set to rise steadily over the coming week, with the…
A close view of a vehicle production line at Geely’s manufacturing base in Xiangtan, Hunan province, earlier this year. CHINA DAILY On the assembly line at Geely’s manufacturing base in Xiangtan, Hunan province, it’s the robots that are in charge. In a bustling scene, intelligent logistics robots in the final assembly workshop accurately locate parts…
Chinese colleges and universities are turning to the purchase of existing residential properties and converting them into dormitories, a move analysts said could help alleviate the shortage of on-campus housing exacerbated by rising enrollment, and reduce a mounting inventory of empty units. Hubei University in Wuhan, Central China’s Hubei province, is one of the first…
A report released by China CITIC Bank on Friday has stated that people in the country are becoming increasingly aware of the need for retirement planning and taking a more proactive approach to preparing for old age. To compile the report, the bank and a number of its subsidiaries obtained 10,137 valid samples through online…
Side-wall intelligent vibration equipment in operation at the construction site of the No 01 section of Wuxi Metro Line 6 in Jiangsu province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Builders in China are intensifying efforts to make more intelligent equipment in an effort to leapfrog from “manual construction” to “intelligent construction” and enhance workplace safety. At the…
Japan’s tourism sector is bracing for a deepening chill this winter in the wake of erroneous remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. As its travel market cools, rival destinations across Asia are moving swiftly to cater to Chinese travelers who had previously planned to visit Japan. “Since last week, inquiries for Malaysia, Singapore and…
Technicians inspect wind turbine blades at a construction site in Zhangye, Northwest China’s Gansu province, on Sept 7. [WANG JIANG/FOR CHINA DAILY] Companies in China and overseas are investing in sustainability professionals to innovate, cut carbon emissions and enhance resilience, even as talent gaps and training needs present ongoing challenges, according to Linked-In’s 2025 Climate…
The nation’s catering sector continued its steady recovery in October, with total revenue rising 3.8 percent year-on-year to 519.9 billion yuan ($73.12 billion), said the National Bureau of Statistics. Revenue from large-scale catering enterprises also saw growth, up 3.7 percent at 145.9 billion yuan. Over the first 10 months of the year, the sector generated…
An aerial view of a solar thermal project in Jinta, Gansu province. CAO HONGZU/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s concentrated solar power (CSP) sector is accelerating its pace of industrialization and scale-up, with its growth rate far surpassing the global average and domestic technology localization almost reaching self-sufficiency. China’s installed CSP capacity grew at an annual compound…