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Track-laying starts on Anhui rail to better link Yangtze River Delta region

Builders from China Railway No 4 Engineering Group start laying tracks for the whole line of Fuyang-Huaibei High-speed Railway in northern Anhui on Oct 28, helping the region to better integrate into the Yangtze River Delta region. [ZHAO MENGTING / For chinadaily.com.cn] Amid the nation’s drive to boost strength in transportation and develop a modernized…

Zespri wins key plant variety rights case

The Wuhan Intermediate People’s Court has ruled in favor of New Zealand kiwifruit brand Zespri in a major plant variety rights infringement case, a landmark decision that experts say underscores China’s stronger intellectual property protection enforcement and expected to boost foreign investor confidence. The court issued its judgment in Zespri’s plant variety rights infringement case,…

Sam’s Club China taps ex-Alibaba exec as head

Consumers browse products at a Sam’s Club store in Changsha, Hunan province, on Sept 7. CHINA DAILY Walmart China has announced that Liu Peng has joined the company as president of Sam’s Club China, its membership-store format, highlighting the retailer’s push to integrate digital innovation with the in-store experience as it accelerates growth in the…

Hurun rich list mirrors nation’s innovative forte

The latest Hurun China Rich List unveiled in Shanghai on Tuesday has mirrored the nation’s improved competitiveness in innovation and the advancement of its high-quality economic growth, said Rupert Hoogewerf, Hurun Report chairman and chief researcher. This year’s list, the 27th edition, has seen the largest number from China’s new quality productive forces coming to…

Trading event best chance for MNCs’ global pivot

This photo taken on Nov 8, 2024 shows the booth of Bayer at the Medical Equipment & Healthcare Products Exhibition Area during the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in East China’s Shanghai. [Photo/Xinhua] The eighth China International Import Expo offers a great opportunity for multinational corporations to build a global pivot, and turn exhibits…

China’s rail authorities roll out new steps to enhance the service

China’s railway authorities have introduced a series of new measures to improve the passenger experience, focusing on greater speed, comfort, and convenience, according to the national railway operator China State Railway Group on Tuesday. Since the beginning of this year, the railway sector has worked to optimize passenger service and meet travelers’ growing expectations for…

LEGO keen to build on learning through play success

The Danish toy maker the LEGO Group says it has been widening access to play, especially for children from economically and socially disadvantaged regions. [Photo provided to China Daily] The Danish toy maker the LEGO Group said it aspires to become a global leader in learning through play and is committed to realizing this vision…

Sany Heavy Industry’s Hong Kong listing marks key step in going globalization

Xiang Wenbo, rotating chairman of Sany Group, chairman of Sany Heavy Industry (Fifth from left), poses for a picture with government officials, partners and colleagues at the bell-ringing ceremony of Sany Heavy Industry got listed at the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese equipment manufacturer Sany…

Shanghai’s Hongqiao airport cuts cut-off time for domestic travelers

To further enhance passengers’ travel experience, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has shortened the cut-off time for all domestic flights to under 30 minutes starting October 28 for passengers without checked luggage, according to the Shanghai Airport (Group) Co Ltd. Among them, passengers flying with Spring Airlines to destinations within the Chinese mainland will see the…

China’s Realme launches new flagship smartphone with rare partnership

Xu Qi, vice-president of Realme and president of Realme China, delivers a speech at a product launch event in Beijing in October. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese smartphone maker Realme unveiled its new GT8 series, featuring a flagship model co-developed with Japan’s Ricoh and equipped with the company’s iconic GR camera system, signaling the company’s…