Transfar Group is investing heavily to mobilize its 16,000-strong workforce in upskilling, digitalization and technological innovation, as the Chinese chemicals leader seeks to stabilize employment and advance industrial transformation amid rising global economic uncertainties. Faced with a more volatile global environment, Transfar said its long-term success now hinges on evolving beyond its comfort zones. The…
AliExpress’ booth is seen during a trade fair in Shanghai in March. CHINA DAILY Alibaba Group’s e-commerce platform Taobao said on Thursday that its free global delivery service will expand to 12 countries and regions during the June 18 shopping carnival, as the company steps up its international footprint. Experts said the move will let…
Visitors check out Florasis’ artificial intelligence devices during the China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, Hainan province, in April. LUO YUNFEI/CHINA NEWS SERVICE Huaxizi, also known as Florasis, a Chinese beauty brand with cultural and aesthetic attributes, continues to increase research and development and smart manufacturing efforts, as the domestic cosmetics sector becomes more…
People relax at a Hilton hotel lobby in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, on March 30, 2024. JIANG LINGGUANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Amid surging inbound tourism to China, global hospitality group Hilton is doubling down on the Chinese market through a broad portfolio strategy, aggressive expansion, and partnerships that localize and elevate the travel experience for consumers, said…
A painted Airbus A321 aircraft operated by China’s Sichuan Airlines arrives at Beijing Capital International Airport, on March 24, 2025. [Photo/VCG] European aircraft manufacturer Airbus said it is willing to support China, its largest single-country market, in building sustainable aviation fuel, or SAF, into an emerging industry, as it believes that the nation has all-around…
LEGOLAND Shanghai Resort is set to welcome visitors on July 5, and China Daily recently had the pleasure of interviewing Fiona Eastwood, CEO of Merlin Entertainments—the visionary co-investor and operator behind the resort. Describing it as the largest LEGOLAND Park at opening, Eastwood highlighted the resort’s unique Chinese-inspired elements, weaving local culture into its design…
[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] During the seventh XCMG International Customer Festival held from May 20 to 23, more than 2,000 clients converged in Xuzhou, Jiangsu province, to participate in green-development marketing, specialized exhibitions of engineering machinery, as well as experience Xuzhou’s distinctive culture. They gained in-depth understanding of the advantages of Xuzhou’s engineering machinery industry…
Taobao, China’s e-commerce platform. [Photo/VCG] Alibaba Group’s e-commerce platform Taobao announced on Thursday that its free global delivery service will expand to 12 countries and regions across the globe, as the company is stepping up its globalization layout. According to Taobao, Singapore, Malaysia, South Korea, Australia, Japan, Thailand, Cambodia, Kazakhstan and Mongolia will be included…
Baristas work at a Starbucks Reserve Roastery in Jing’an district, Shanghai, on May 15. WANG GANG/FOR CHINA DAILY In China, low-sugar tea beverages are rapidly gaining ground as health-conscious consumers drive a structural shift in the soft drinks market. In 2024, sales of low-sugar tea drinks grew by 41 percent year-on-year. By 2029, these beverages…
A robotaxi in service in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. CHINA DAILY Chinese tech giant Baidu Inc reported on Wednesday that its revenues reached 32.5 billion yuan ($4.47 billion) in the first quarter, up 3 percent year-on-year, with profits from its core businesses rising to 7.63 billion yuan, marking a 48 percent year-on-year increase. Robin Li, co-founder…