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Pausing a doctorate to question convention

Chen Ning, founder of the home renovation start-up Mulan Build, at her company’s workshop in Hangzhou. CHINA DAILY When Chen Ning traded academic research for a toolbox, many people close to her were puzzled. The 26-year-old entrepreneur had been pursuing a doctorate in women’s leadership at a university in Australia when she made an unconventional…

Multinational firms upbeat on long-term growth

China’s improving business environment, its strong innovation capabilities and vast market potential will encourage businesses from the United States to expand investment, move up the value chain and pursue longer-term growth in the country, executives of US multinationals said. They said that China’s integrated industrial supply chains, industrial and consumption upgrades, the wider opening-up of…

Auntea Jenny launches new range of fiber-focused tea

Chinese bubble tea brand Auntea Jenny launches its ready-to-drink tea dietary fiber nutrition improvement plan in Shanghai on Wednesday, unveiling a new version of its Kale Apple Fiber Chia Seed Boost Tea. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese bubble tea brand Auntea Jenny launched what it describes as its ready-to-drink tea dietary fiber nutrition improvement plan…

Round-up of 2026 China Storyteller Partnerships tour in Henan

The Meet in Zhongyuan, Discover China through Henan – 2026 China Storyteller Partnerships Henan Tour was held in Zhengzhou, Henan province this week. Under the theme of “Witness the Backbone of Manufacturing, Experience the Splendor of Ancient Capitals”, the tour brought together international journalists, foreign online content creators, and Chinese and foreign experts to experience…

US pharma executives note increasing importance of Chinese R&D

Chinese pharmaceutical enterprises are moving from exporting single products to engaging in systematic and ecological collaborations as part of their global strategy, executives from the United States-based Parexel said during an interview in Shanghai on Wednesday.  The trend in Chinese enterprises’ international partnerships has evolved from isolated asset transactions to platform-based collaborations. According to the…

GE Aerospace vows continuous support for China’s aviation sector

Larry Culp, chairman and CEO of GE Aerospace. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] GE Aerospace, the United States-based aircraft engine supplier, said it remains committed to supporting the development of China’s civil aviation sector and expanding cooperation with Chinese airline customers, as its top executive joined the US business delegation visiting China this week. Larry Culp,…

Drone hoisting improves grid maintenance in mountains

State Grid Kezhou Power Supply Co has completed its first local use of drone-based material hoisting for live-line maintenance in Kizilsu Kirgiz autonomous prefecture, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, as part of efforts to improve grid operation and maintenance in mountainous areas. The company used a DJI FC100 heavy-lift drone to deliver maintenance tools…

L’Oreal sees AI helping sales in local market

A view of L’Oreal’s booth during an expo in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY Over 70 percent of Chinese consumers use artificial intelligence-related information for beauty purchases, a rate significantly higher than the global average of 40 percent, positioning China atop the world marketplace. The core industry data were unveiled recently by Vincent Boinay, president of L’Oreal…

Envision bags wind energy project in Canada

Envision Group, a leading Chinese green technology firm, has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Cape Breton China Corp (CBCC) to develop a 300-megawatt integrated wind and energy storage project in Nova Scotia, Canada. The deal, finalized in Shanghai earlier this week, represents a milestone in the global expansion of China’s “wind-storage integration” model. Beyond…

Advanced manufacturing showcases nation’s industrial prowess

A Chery vehicle is assembled at an automated production line in Wuhu, Anhui province. LI JUNHUI/XINHUA HEFEI — Ahead of the May Day holiday, more than 4,000 international car dealers traveled to Wuhu in East China’s Anhui province, home to the headquarters of Chinese automaker Chery. For many, the visit was a firsthand look at…