A worker manufactures power batteries for new energy vehicles in the production workshop of a technology company in Huaibei, Anhui province, in July. LI XIN/FOR CHINA DAILY China Petroleum and Chemical Corp (Sinopec) recently signed a strategic agreement with South Korean petrochemical giant LG Chem to jointly develop key materials for sodium-ion batteries, a move…
Japanese tech company Canon Inc confirmed on Tuesday that it has closed its printer factory in Zhongshan in China’s Guangdong province. The company attributed the shutdown of the factory, effective from Nov 21, to a shrinking global laser printer market, changes in people’s working styles, and the accelerated contraction of laser printer use in offices.…
Mercedes-Benz showcases the electric CLA L at the 2025 Shanghai auto show in April. CHINA DAILY Around 56 percent of German companies in China are considering more engagement with domestic partners, with the primary motivations being business expansion and the need to adapt to “China Speed”, according to the results of a survey released by…
China Eastern Airlines began operating daily commercial flights between Shanghai and Lanzhou in Gansu province, using China’s homegrown C919 jet starting Monday, marking the first time the Shanghai-based carrier has deployed the aircraft on a plateau airport route. The Shanghai–Lanzhou route now operates one round trip daily between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Lanzhou Zhongchuan…
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) has achieved a major milestone in the localization of key equipment for its Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) projects, moving from initial successes to a complete domestic replacement of critical systems, the company announced.The breakthrough is centered on CNPC’s Jilin oilfield, where the country’s first domestically produced 100,000 cubic…
KFC, a quick-service food chain under Yum China, has launched its latest “food station” in Zhengzhou, Henan province, marking the 55th location in the province and bolstering a growing nationwide network that redistributes surplus meals to people in need and reflects the company’s broader push to tackle food waste at scale. According to the Dahe…
China Southern Airlines and Iberia Airlines signed a codeshare agreement in Madrid on Wednesday to deepen the trunk route cooperation between China and Spain, as well as the broader market. By leveraging China Southern’s hub in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, and Iberia’s Madrid hub, the partnership will expand flight options, increase destination reach, and improve transfer…
Engineers check a Chinese-built hydropower station in Cameroon. WANG GUANSEN/XINHUA The past three years have witnessed an exponential growth in Chinese companies going global, demonstrating new trends and strategies, industry experts said. Elan Shou, global chief growth officer and managing director of Asia at Ruder Finn, said: “Going global is a ‘required course’ for Chinese…
Work has been completed on all A320 family aircraft in the Chinese civil aviation fleet, with all flights operating normally, Airbus announced on Monday. The precautionary measures were mandated by Chinese aviation authorities and the European aerospace company due to concerns about the performance of flight control systems under certain conditions, with the work completed…
Australian mining giant Fortescue has achieved a key milestone in its ambitious decarbonization plan for its Pilbara operations, leveraging technology supplied by Chinese electric vehicle and battery leader BYD. The company announced the delivery and installation of a 50 megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) at its North Star Junction in Western Australia, with core…