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Lululemon China ensures product safety amid ‘forever chemical’ concerns

Customers visit a Lululemon store in Shanghai on March 19. CHEN YUYU/FOR CHINA DAILY Lululemon Athletica Inc said products currently sold in China do not contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), amid rising consumer concern following a Texas investigation into the potential presence of toxic chemicals in its apparel. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has…

Zespri sees fruitful prospects in nation

A salesperson promotes kiwifruit during a livestream session at Zespri’s booth at the 8th China International Import Expo in Shanghai, on Nov 8, 2025. [Photo/VCG] China’s vast market opportunities and friendly business environment make Zespri upbeat about the nation and it will continue to invest more in the country, according to a senior executive of…

China criticizes UK’s decision to ban Chinese wind turbine maker

China criticized the British government on Tuesday for its decision to exclude Chinese wind turbine maker Ming Yang Smart Energy Group Co from offshore wind projects in the United Kingdom. Responding to a media query, a spokesperson from China’s Ministry of Commerce said that the country has taken note of the UK side’s statement, in…

Air Astana eyes biz expansion in China market

Air Astana’s Airbus A320 Neo jet airliner spotted at Almaty International Airport. [Photo/VCG] China’s push for high-standard opening-up and easier cross-border travel is creating fresh opportunities for international airlines seeking a larger share of the world’s second-largest travel market. For Kazakhstan’s flag carrier Air Astana, those policies are translating into a rapid expansion in China,…

Mixue Group posts strong results for 2025 on expanded store footprint

Consumers hold Mixue beverages at Zocalo, the main central square of Mexico City, on April 1. XINHUA Mixue Group reported robust earnings growth for 2025, driven by rapid store expansion and a supply chain-led business model, even as rising costs and intensifying competition weighed on margins. Revenue rose 35.2 percent to 33.56 billion yuan ($4.91…

Tech multinationals encouraged by China’s latest five-year plan

Editor’s Note: As China launches its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), policymakers are strengthening coordination between the “Export to China” and “Shopping in China” campaigns. The effort signals a clear commitment to expanding imports while promoting high-quality consumption. To explore what this means for global business, we invited Michael Doogue, president and CEO of Allegro Microsystems,…

Agreement signed to assist in elevating Shanghai’s intl shipping center

As many as 1.92 million passenger trips were served by China Eastern’s rail-air transit products last year, and more than 32,000 passenger trips were made via the highly improved, convenient, efficient, and comfortable service at the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A new cooperative agreement was inked between China Eastern Airlines Corp Ltd…

Vale and Shandong Shipping ink deal on world’s first ethanol-powered vessels

Vale and Shandong Shipping Corporation have signed a Contract of Affreightment for new ethanol/methanol tri-fuel Guaibamax vessels, which are scheduled for delivery starting in 2029. It’s the first time in the maritime industry that ethanol will be used as the primary fuel on an ocean-going vessel. With the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by…

German anchoring system supplier Fischer bullish on the Chinese market, CEO says

Alexander Bassler, CEO of Fischer. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Seeing great growth potential in the Chinese market, the German anchoring system supplier is optimistic about the Chinese market and will keep investing in the country, said its top executive. Alexander Bassler, CEO of Fischer, said: “The Chinese market is one of the most dynamic and…

China innovation powers global expansion

From left to right: Fang Ying, president of Ericsson China; Stephen Ma, chairman, management committee for China, Nissan Motor; Karen Chen, head of China, global sales and origination, SGX Group; Kexin Wang, Canva China general manager. Editor’s Note: As China launches its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), policymakers are strengthening coordination between the “Export to China” and “Shopping in China”…