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Alibaba’s secondhand goods platform employs AI

Ding Jian, president of Xianyu, delivers a speech at the 2025 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Xianyu, Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group’s online trading platform for secondhand goods, is accelerating steps to leverage artificial intelligence technology to improve the transaction efficiency of idle goods. Ding Jian, president of Xianyu, said the…

Amcor unveils plans for China expansion at Shanghai expo

Amcor Plc, the Zurich-headquartered packaging group which has 400 plants worldwide, is considering building a new factory in Jiangyin, Jiangsu province, to expand production of medical, pharmaceutical and food packaging, according to senior executives. The investment is aimed at strengthening the company’s local manufacturing capacity and meeting rising demand for high-performance packaging materials in China’s…

Richemont Group unveils 7 premium brands at 8th CIIE

Richemont participated in the new product launch event at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) on Thursday, unveiling a selection of new creations. Vacheron Constantin premiered the Métiers d’Art Year of the Horse timepiece, celebrating the cyclical nature of the Chinese zodiac. Montblanc introduced its High Artistry A Journey through Château de Versailles Collection…

Rockwell Automation: China’s opening-up boosts global innovation and market confidence

Ian Shih, president of Rockwell Automation (China) Co Ltd. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China’s efforts to advance high-level opening-up, a key message at the opening ceremony of the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), has truly inspired multinational corporations and further solidifies their confidence in the market, said Ian Shih, president of Rockwell Automation (China)…

Savencia continues strong presence at CIIE

Savencia’s booth at the 8th CIIE. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] French food group Savencia Saveurs & Spécialité continued its strong presence at the 8th China International Import Expo being held in Shanghai, reaffirming its long-standing commitment to the Chinese market. At this year’s event, Savencia showcased an exceptional portfolio of its brands such as Elle…

Standard Chartered promotes financial service for China’s SMEs

Standard Chartered China upgraded its financial service for small and medium-sized enterprises on Thursday during the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. With a more comprehensive product suite and smarter service model, the Global One financial solution aims to empower SMEs in expanding their overseas markets. “The global trade landscape is evolving rapidly,…

Arla sharpening its focus on innovation, nutrition, localization

Arla Foods marks its eighth consecutive appearance at the China International Import Expo. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Arla Foods, the world’s largest organic dairy producer, is sharpening its focus on innovation, premium nutrition, and localized product development as the company marks its eighth consecutive appearance at the China International Import Expo. The Danish dairy cooperative…

Intl brands debut innovations at CIIE as China targets weight, chronic diseases

Visitors at the eighth CIIE take an interest in Herbalife’s weight management products. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] In response to China’s ongoing three-year action plan on weight management and chronic disease management, and focusing on the Healthy China initiative, multinational consumer health brands are showcasing new products at the highly anticipated eighth China International Import…

China Eastern spends big during CIIE

China Eastern Air Holding Co Ltd inks $1.21 billion worth of procurement orders during the ongoing 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) on Nov 6. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China Eastern Air Holding Co Ltd signed $1.21 billion worth of procurement orders during the ongoing 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) on Thursday. The deals comprised…

CIIE showcases Schneider Electric’s commitment to China’s high-level opening-up

China’s firm commitment to continuously expanding high-level opening-up and advancing high-quality development will further solidify global businesses’ confidence in deeply exploring the Chinese market and increasing their investments in the long run, said Xu Dong, vice-president of French industrial conglomerate Schneider Electric. Speaking at its booth during the ongoing 8th China International Import Expo in…