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Lanzhou New Area emerges as hub for future industries in Northwest China

Once known for its challenging natural conditions and vast stretches of undeveloped land, Lanzhou New Area in Northwest China’s Gansu province in the past decade has rapidly emerged as a hub for future-oriented industries driven by technological innovation, smart manufacturing and digital trade. At the heart of its high-end medical equipment sector is a domestically…

Six industries power China’s future growth

What’s China’s next growth engine? The recommendations for the 15th Five-Year Plan have the answer! With six key industries charting the course, a blueprint for China’s future tech and economic growth is taking shape. Innovation is at full throttle, and the future is locked in. Which sector are you most bullish on? Let us know…

Electricity powers major projects in East China

Staff members from State Grid Jiangning conduct a check on electrical equipment at Gree Electric Appliances (Nanjing) Co Ltd, providing energy efficiency advice services, in Nanjing, Jiangsu province. ZHAO ZILING/FOR CHINA DAILY State Grid, the world’s largest utility enterprise which is crucial to China’s energy security and economic lifeline, is making innovative moves to power…

Beijing sees 19.5% rise in new overseas-funded businesses

This photo taken on Sept 2, 2024 shows the skyline of the central business district (CBD) at dusk in Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – Beijing saw over 2,400 new registrations of overseas-funded businesses in 2025, marking an increase of 19.5 percent year-on-year, according to local authorities. Last year, the national capital recognized 20…

Covestro strengthens China presence with new TPU facility

Visitors gather at Covestro’s booth at PU China 2024, held in Shanghai on July 17, 2024. [Photo/VCG] Covestro AG, the German manufacturer of polymers and high-performance plastics, is increasing its investment in China as part of its strategy to strengthen local production, innovation and market responsiveness, with thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) identified as a key growth…

Private firms driving high-quality growth

China’s push for high-quality development is increasingly being driven by private enterprises that combine technological breakthroughs with stronger connectivity across regions, playing a growing role in industrial upgrading and supply-chain resilience. The trend comes as national efforts to upgrade industrial chains and strengthen the real economy continue to create new space for private manufacturers to…

New hepatitis D treatment gets green light

China has approved a first-of-its-kind treatment for chronic hepatitis D, marking both a clinical breakthrough and a symbolic milestone for the country’s push to develop globally competitive original medicines. The National Medical Products Administration on Friday granted conditional approval to Libevitug, a monoclonal antibody developed by Beijing-based Huahui Health, for adult patients with chronic hepatitis…

China achieves industrial-scale production of POE

China has successfully achieved industrial-scale production of polyolefin elastomer, a breakthrough that significantly bolsters the nation’s supply chain sovereignty in the renewable energy and electric vehicle sectors while dismantling a long-standing “chokehold” on critical high-tech materials. The Dushanzi petrochemical plant, a subsidiary of the State-owned China National Petroleum Corp and located in the Xinjiang Uygur…

Galaxy Corp eyes ‘unlimited development potential’

China’s vast market potential, deep talent pool and leadership in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and robotics make it a core pillar of Galaxy Corp’s global strategy, as the South Korean entertainment technology company plans to steadily expand its presence in China through deeper local partnerships and investments. “China’s market holds virtually unlimited development…

Chinese sportswear firm to secure major stake in Puma

Anta Sports Products Ltd announced on Tuesday that it has entered into a share purchase agreement with Groupe Artémis, the investment firm of the Pinault family, to acquire a 29.06 percent stake in the global sportswear giant behind the Puma brand. The deal for Puma SE, valued at 1.5 billion euros ($1.78 billion), marks a…