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Airbus launches 2nd Tianjin assembly line

This photo shows Airbus’ second Final Assembly Line (FAL) for A320 family aircraft in Tianjin, North China, Oct 22, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] European aircraft manufacturer Airbus inaugurated on Wednesday its latest final assembly line for the A320 aircraft family in the northern Chinese city of Tianjin, the second of its kind in both China and Asia,…

Chinese smartphone brands capture 52% of overseas market

Four popular Chinese esports players pose with iQOO’s latest smartphones. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese smartphone brands captured 52 percent of the overseas market share during the first half of 2025, a dramatic increase from just 11 percent in 2013, according to the latest data from market research firm Omdia. This remarkable growth underscores a…

Chinese commerce minister meets with Airbus CEO

BEIJING — China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury in Beijing on Tuesday, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday. Wang noted that China’s market has continued to expand steadily in recent years, becoming the world’s second-largest consumption market as well as the second-largest import market.…

Oppo unveils AI-powered OS

Oppo unveils its latest AI strategy. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese smartphone vendor Oppo has officially launched its latest operating system, ColorOS 16, and introduced a comprehensive new artificial intelligence strategy, as it works to beef up its research and development capabilities amid intensified competition. “AI will make ColorOS better,” Tang Kai, president of software…

Airbus opens second final assembly line in Tianjin

This photo shows Airbus’ second Final Assembly Line (FAL) for A320 family aircraft in Tianjin, North China, Oct 22, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] European aircraft manufacturer Airbus’s second final assembly line for A320 family aircraft in Tianjin was inaugurated on Wednesday and is expected to be fully operational by early 2026. Airbus CEO Guillaume Faury said that…

Nubia unveils latest AI-powered smartphone

Nubia Technology unveils its latest intelligence-powered handset. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] In a bid to grab a bigger slice of the pie in the highly competitive consumer electronics market, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Nubia Technology has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence-powered smartphone, the Z80 Ultra, as the company relies on technological innovation to attract more customers.…

A&F expands China footprint with upgraded retail concept

Abercrombie & Fitch Co, or A&F, the United States-based apparel and accessories retailer, will open a new concept store in Shanghai in 2026 as part of its broader expansion strategy in China, according to a senior executive. The New Albany, Ohio-headquartered company will also step up its presence in key first and second-tier cities, including…

Inside Scania’s mega factory in China

Have you ever been to a truck mega factory? What it looks like inside? China Daily invites Scania’s CEO Christian Levin to give you an exclusive tour of the Sweden company’s Rugao Industrial Hub, a mega factory on commercial vehicles that opened operations on Oct 15 in Ruguo city, Jiangsu province. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please…

Airbus launches second final assembly line for A320 in Tianjin

European aircraft manufacturer Airbus launched its second final assembly line for the A320 family aircraft in Tianjin on Wednesday, and preparations to assemble the first aircraft are underway. Full operation of the facility is targeted for early 2026. The facility is expected to help Airbus double its production capacity for the A320 family aircraft in…

Major objectives for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period

China has unveiled the major objectives for the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, outlining a clear roadmap for the nation’s next phase of development. The plan focuses on achieving significant advancements in high-quality development, boosting scientific and technological self-reliance, and deepening reforms across the board. Together, these goals set a solid foundation for a more…