Japanese mask brand Pitta Mask, made by Arax Co Ltd, has drawn criticism on Chinese social media after a promotional post referencing Qixi Festival sparked controversy over its timing and historical implications. The post, published on the afternoon of July 6, said: “Tomorrow is Qixi Festival. The true romance of Qixi — China’s traditional Valentine’s…
Shen Yichen, founder of Shanghai-based optical computing firm Lightelligence, introduced the company’s history during a briefing on Wednesday. [Photo by Shi Jing/chinadaily.com.cn] Silicon photonic chips will account for more than 30 percent of chips in computing centers within five years, up from less than 3 percent at present, according to Shen Yichen, founder of Shanghai-based…
Electric vehicles are displayed in front of a BYD 4S dealership in Canberra, Australia, on April 8, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] Chinese firms are entering a new phase of global expansion, shifting from exporting products to building overseas supply chains and expanding capabilities, reflecting a more mature and diversified global strategy, industry experts said. Ning Loh, managing…
View of the booth of Dassault Systemes during an expo in Wuhan, Hubei province. CHINA DAILY China’s economic resilience, underpinned by its swift policy action and rapid technological innovation, is translating into robust confidence among foreign businesses to scale up investment and expand their presence in this critical market, a senior executive told China Daily.…
Zhong Lei (left), an employee from China Railway No 4 Engineering Group, inspects construction work at the Anshun-Panzhou section of the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway. CHINA DAILY Since joining State builder China Railway No 4 Engineering Group in 2006, Zhong Lei, a 44-year-old employee, has been working in the country’s southwest for years. His experience has made…
Mabwell, the first Chinese biotech company to complete an A-to-H share listing under Hong Kong’s Chapter 18A biotech regime, believes out-licensing deals should be viewed primarily as a financing tool rather than the ultimate objective for China’s innovative drugmakers, Chairman and CEO Liu Datao told China Daily. His comments come as Chinese biotech firms increasingly…
J&T Global Express Ltd, the Hong Kong-listed logistics service provider, reported record second-quarter parcel volume as its average daily parcel volume surpassed 100 million for the first time, driven by strong growth in Southeast Asia and other overseas markets. The company handled 9.18 billion parcels from April to June, up 24.2 percent year-on-year, while parcel…
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Agibot announced ten local partners in the United Kingdom at a London conference on June 30, 2026. [Xing Yi / China Daily] Agibot, one of China’s leading humanoid robotics companies, has announced ten local partners in the United Kingdom and Ireland as part of the Shanghai-based startup’s latest overseas expansion. More than 300 professionals attended…
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup in full swing across the United States, Canada and Mexico, passion-driven travel is gaining momentum among Chinese travelers, as football fans extend their stays, add more stops to their itineraries and venture beyond host cities, Airbnb data showed. Airbnb, a US-based online accommodation platform, said bookings by Chinese users…