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Nestle China strengthens oversight following urgent baby formula recall

The food safety office of the State Council, China’s Cabinet, and the State Administration for Market Regulation said on Thursday night that they had urged Nestle China to immediately recall certain batches of infant formula sold in the Chinese market to protect consumers’ legitimate rights. The directive follows Nestle’s global precautionary recall of certain batches…

China approves strategic merger between Sinopec and Aviation Fuel Group

The State Council approved on Thursday a reorganization between China Petroleum and Chemical Corp (Sinopec), the country’s largest refiner, and China National Aviation Fuel Group, Asia’s largest aviation transportation service provider. Industry insiders view this reform as a strategic move to restructure and consolidate central State-owned enterprises. It is seen as a proactive step to…

Aerofugia secures purchase orders for its AE200 eVTOL model

An AE200 eVTOL on display in Chengdu, Sichuan province. YANG YIXIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicle developer Aerofugia announced on Wednesday that it has secured purchase orders for 300 units of its AE200 model. The Chengdu, Sichuan province-based company has signed strategic cooperation agreements with AVIC International Leasing and Suyin Financial…

MNCs capitalize on NE China investments

Staff members work at the construction site of a fine chemicals and raw materials project under Huajin Aramco Petrochemical Company in Panjin, Liaoning province, on Feb 26. PAN YULONG/XINHUA SHENYANG — As the new year begins, Huajin Aramco Petrochemical Co’s fine chemicals and raw materials project site in Panjin, Northeast China’s Liaoning province, is buzzing…

InSilico at forefront of AI drug development

InSilico Medicine Cayman TopCo, an artificial intelligence drug discovery startup, said on Monday that it has secured a research and development deal worth up to $888 million with French pharmaceutical company Servier, capping a transformative week that saw the AI drug discoverer debut in Hong Kong’s largest biotech listing of 2025. The agreement adds global…

Chando partners with Shanghai Natural History Museum for biodiversity exhibition

Shanghai-based cosmetics brand Chando Group co-launch the biodiversity exhibition with the Shanghai Natural History Museum (SNHM) in Shanghai’s Fengxian district. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Shanghai-based cosmetics brand Chando Group co-launched the biodiversity exhibition with the Shanghai Natural History Museum (SNHM) on Thursday at the Chando Future Beauty Innovation Hub of Oriental Beauty Valley in Shanghai’s…

Universal Beijing Resort to launch Chinese New Year season on Jan 23

A tourist poses for a photo with a character at Universal Beijing Resort, on Nov 14, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Universal Beijing Resort said it will launch its seasonal “Universal’s Chinese New Year” event from Jan 23 to March 3, expanding holiday-themed entertainment, decor and merchandise across the park, hotels and CityWalk as it targets strong Lunar…

Universal Beijing Resort to launch Chinese New Year season on Jan 23

A tourist poses for a photo with a character at Universal Beijing Resort, on Nov 14, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Universal Beijing Resort said it will launch its seasonal “Universal’s Chinese New Year” event from Jan 23 to March 3, expanding holiday-themed entertainment, decor and merchandise across the park, hotels and CityWalk as it targets strong Lunar…

China Southern Power Grid hits record in ‘West-to-East’ power transmission

An aerial drone photo taken on July 28, 2025 shows a 1GW solar thermal and photovoltaic integrated project in Shanshan county, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. [Photo/Xinhua] China Southern Power Grid announced that its “West-to-East” power transmission volume reached a record 261.5 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) in 2025 — a significant milestone that underscores the…

Level 3 autonomous driving license application open for all qualified

Automobile manufacturers holding a Chinese production license, including international companies, can apply for level 3 autonomous driving approval if they meet all stipulated requirements for both enterprises and products related to a pilot program for intelligent connected vehicles, people familiar with the matter said. The sources, who are familiar with the approval process but declined…