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The 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo kicks off in Changsha

Share – WeChat Guests interact following the opening of the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo at the Changsha International Convention and Exhibition Center in Changsha, Central China’s Hunan province, on June 12, 2025. [Photo by Zhang Wei/chinadaily.com.cn] Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor

ABB to accelerate innovation as it seeks edge in China’s robotics sector

Spurred by China’s rapid advances in artificial intelligence, Swiss technology company ABB Group will ramp up its innovation efforts in the robotics sector to outpace its rivals in the country’s increasingly competitive market, said a senior executive. Sami Atiya, president of ABB robotics and discrete automation business area and a member of ABB’s executive committee,…

Starbucks China cuts prices on non-coffee drinks

Starbucks China to cut prices across its non-coffee beverage line up from tomorrow. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Starbucks China has announced a price reduction across its non-coffee beverage offerings, aiming to expand its presence in the competitive beverage market. Starting June 10, dozens of offerings—including Frappuccinos, Iced Shaken Teas, and Tea Lattes—will see an average price…

Western Range iron ore project highlights strength of collaboration

The Western Range project was put into operation on June 6, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The Western Range project, a significant iron ore mine in Australia that was recently put into operation, serves as a cornerstone of the longstanding resource partnership between Australia and China, said company executives and industry experts. The joint venture between Rio Tinto…

Tariffs blamed for fashion giant’s slowdown in Q1

  A person carrying a bag walks by a Zara store in Plaza de Espana in Madrid, Spain, June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Ana Beltran United States tariffs have been blamed for disappointing first-quarter sales figures released by the parent company of fashion giant Zara on Wednesday. Inditex fell short of market expectations for first-quarter sales and…

France’s fast fashion bill risks blowback from China, experts warn

  France’s proposed crackdown on ultra-fast fashion risks derailing billions of euros in trade with China, as experts accuse the bill of targeting Chinese e-commerce giants under the veneer of environmental concern. They made the comments as the bill, now under heated debate in the French National Assembly, claims to address the environmental footprint of…

AI programming curriculum set to nurture future generations

Chinese online education platform Xueersi rolled out a revamped AI programming curriculum recently, aiming to nurture a new generation of tech-savvy students as the country accelerates efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into education. The company unveiled its four-pronged upgrade to its programming education system, encompassing new tools, teaching methodologies, curriculum content, and learning formats. The…

China: Key market for localized diverse manufacturing

In an interview with China Daily Website, Bostjan Demsar, general manager of Domel Electric Motors Suzhou, emphasizes China’s significance as a “very big, highly developed” market. With 20 years operating experience in Suzhou, the company thrives on localized production, sourcing majority of its suppliers from China. This fosters powerful collaborations, enabling Domel to serve diverse…

Macao launches POP MART tourism event to attract global fans

A resident takes photos of a Labubu toy at the Taipa exhibition area of “POP MART MACAO CITYWALK” in South China’s Macao, June 6, 2025. The tourism office of China’s Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR) government, together with China’s trendy toy maker POP MART, on Friday launched “POP MART MACAO CITYWALK,” a cultural tourism initiative…

Huaxia Bank approved to issue up to 10b yuan of green bonds

Huaxia Bank has gained approval from the People’s Bank of China to issue up to 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) of green bonds. [Photo/Sipa] BEIJING – Huaxia Bank, a mid-sized lender in China, has gained approval from the People’s Bank of China to issue up to 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion) of green bonds to…