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”…
Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, celebrated the launch of a new direct route between Almaty and Shanghai on Thursday, highlighting its push to expand in the Chinese market amid rising cross-border travel demand. The airline held a news conference in Shanghai to celebrate the service, which was inaugurated on March 29. Operating three…
When 24-year-old Li Xinyue was scrolling through RedNote on a lazy weekend afternoon, a vintage-looking moisturizing cream stopped her thumb as she scrolled. The tin was flat, palm-sized and round, decorated with bold red, black and gold flower motifs that whispered old-world elegance. Curious, she clicked through the reviews, and later that day, discovered the…
A view of the booth of Fonterra during an expo in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd, the world’s largest dairy exporter, is banking on rising dairy consumption in China, fueled by product innovation, expanding access in lower-tier cities and surging demand from the country’s fast-evolving foodservice sector, according to a top executive. Teh-han…
A view of Haier’s cooling solution for AI data centers on display at an expo in Beijing on April 8. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese home appliance giant Haier on Wednesday unveiled its full-scenario cooling solution for AI data centers (AIDC), aiming to stabilize power usage effectiveness (PUE) at below 1.2 as demand for computing…
The century-old skincare brand from Tianjin, Wanzi Qianhong, solidified its comeback this month when it broke ground on a new industrial park in Xiqing district, following three consecutive years of doubling its online sales. The park is designed to combine production, livestreaming, and cultural exhibitions. It will also serve as a new stop on the…
A view of a Pop Mart store in Tianjin. TANG KE/FOR CHINA DAILY Pop Mart International Group Ltd reported a sharp rise in 2025 earnings, driven by booming overseas demand and surging sales of its signature Labubu franchise, even as its shares tumbled following the results on investor concerns that a large portion of its…
WiredScore, a global leader in digital connectivity and smart building certification, has officially entered the Chinese mainland and unveiled its first strategic partners. Leading developers including Hines, Hongkong Land, H Properties, Shanghai SIIC North Bund New Landmark Construction and Development Co, and Sun Hung Kai Properties have committed to pursuing Wired-Score and SmartScore certifications for…
Chinese frog buttons are on display at the World Button Museum in Liaocheng, Shandong province. ZHANG ZHENXIANG / FOR CHINA DAILY When Spanish influencer Helena Cuesta posted a photo of herself wearing a pink, silk jacket with blue jeans, it quickly caught the attention of her followers. The stylish jacket, which features a straight-button front,…
Starbucks China launches “a store for each community” initiative on Wednesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Starbucks China mapped out on Wednesday a three-year expansion plan following the launch of its joint venture with Boyu Capital, as the coffee chain seeks to accelerate growth in lower-tier markets and enhance customer experience through localized innovation. The partnership,…