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A rendering of the Chongqing-Guizhou Power Interconnection Project. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Chongqing-Guizhou Power Interconnection Project, an initiative designed to enhance power grid connectivity between the municipality and province, recently received approval from the National Development and Reform Commission. According to State Grid Chongqing Electric Power Company, this project will bolster inter-provincial electricity support…

A panoramic view of a container terminal at the Shanghai Yangshan Deep Water Port on July 6. JI HAIXIN/FOR CHINA DAILY AP Moller-Maersk, a Danish shipping and logistics group, will further bolster its land-based business in China to tap new growth opportunities across the entire logistics chain, senior executives said. In a sign of that…

Visitors check out cosmetic products on display at L’Oreal’s booth in the consumer goods exhibition area at the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in East China’s Shanghai, on Nov 5. [Photo/VCG] Beauty group L’Oreal’s minority stake purchase in Chinese skincare brand Lan earlier this month marks the company’s second investment in China in recent…

This photo taken on Nov 16, 2025 shows Labubu toys displayed at a local market in Kabul, Afghanistan. [Photo/Xinhua] KABUL – In the heart of Kabul’s bustling marketplace, rows of colorful figurines with mischievous smiles and elf-like ears have become a surprising fixture in local shops, reflecting a refreshing scene in Afghanistan’s retail and cultural…

The Jin-Gu Haihe Tunnel, a key project for the Tianjin–Weifang High-Speed Railway, was completed on Thursday. The final breakthrough was achieved by the domestically produced super-large-diameter tunnel boring machine, Jincheng No 1, which installed the final segment ring. The Tianjin–Weifang HSR spans 348.9 kilometers, linking Tianjin Binhai Station with Weifang North Station, features 10 stations…

A view of an outlet of Subway in Shenyang, Liaoning province. CHINA DAILY US-based restaurant brand Subway, which opened its 1,000th store in China earlier this year, is making steady progress toward its ambitious goal of reaching 4,000 stores in the country over the next two decades. The company’s top executive expressed strong confidence in Subway’s…

China has completed its first high-capacity all-solid-state battery production line, marking a step toward commercializing a technology seen as key to extending electric-vehicle range and improving safety. The line, built by the State-owned automaker GAC Group, is undergoing small-batch trial production, and is the first in the country capable of producing solid-state batteries with capacities…

A view of Deye’s office building in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. CHINA DAILY   As the G20 focuses on sustainable supply chains, the strategic partnership between CNBM and Deye showcases a replicable model for South-South cooperation, delivering stability, growth, and inclusivity. In the face of a global energy crisis, the 2025 G20 Summit is set to…

FAW expands its footprint to Southern Africa, introducing a range of commercial vehicles purpose-built for national conditions. CHINA DAILY Since its founding in 1953, China’s First Automobile Works, better known as FAW, has been a pioneer of global commercial vehicle innovation. The automaker expanded its footprint into Southern Africa in 1994, introducing a range of…

Eastern Air Logistics Co, the freight unit of China Eastern Air Holding Co Ltd, launches a direct all-cargo air route linking Shanghai in East China and Paris, France, on Nov 20. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A direct all-cargo air route linking Shanghai in East China and Paris, France, was launched on Thursday by Eastern Air…