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Public welfare initiative for psoriasis patients launches in Beijing

Experts, patients, and company representatives from Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine pose for a picture at the launch event of a public welfare initiative for psoriasis patients on Oct 27. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Marking World Psoriasis Day on Oct 29, a public welfare initiative was launched in Beijing to raise awareness of fair development opportunities…

Tallest pumped-storage facility fully operational

Built by a subsidiary of State Grid Corp of China, the fully operational facility has a total installed capacity of 1.35 gigawatts. [Photo/State Grid Corp of China website] NANJING — China on Tuesday launched a pumped-storage hydropower station featuring the world’s tallest dam of its kind in Jurong, Jiangsu province. Built by a subsidiary of…

Nation ‘much more than a market’ for Rio Tinto

Visitors gather at Rio Tinto’s booth during an expo in Beijing on July 19. JU HUANZONG/XINHUA Global mining giant Rio Tinto views China as far more than just its largest market, CEO Simon Trott said, describing the nation as a “very significant strategic partner” across its worldwide operations. “China, the largest consumer of metals in…

BMC seeks biz upgrades, bigger global presence

Chinese respiratory device maker BMC Medical Co Ltd is accelerating global expansion and brand development as it strives to cement its leadership in respiratory health and grow into a world-class medical technology company. Founded in 2001, BMC focuses on home respiratory care for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and obstructive sleep apnea. Its long-term…

Track-laying starts on Anhui rail to better link Yangtze River Delta region

Builders from China Railway No 4 Engineering Group start laying tracks for the whole line of Fuyang-Huaibei High-speed Railway in northern Anhui on Oct 28, helping the region to better integrate into the Yangtze River Delta region. [ZHAO MENGTING / For chinadaily.com.cn] Amid the nation’s drive to boost strength in transportation and develop a modernized…

Zespri wins key plant variety rights case

The Wuhan Intermediate People’s Court has ruled in favor of New Zealand kiwifruit brand Zespri in a major plant variety rights infringement case, a landmark decision that experts say underscores China’s stronger intellectual property protection enforcement and expected to boost foreign investor confidence. The court issued its judgment in Zespri’s plant variety rights infringement case,…

Sam’s Club China taps ex-Alibaba exec as head

Consumers browse products at a Sam’s Club store in Changsha, Hunan province, on Sept 7. CHINA DAILY Walmart China has announced that Liu Peng has joined the company as president of Sam’s Club China, its membership-store format, highlighting the retailer’s push to integrate digital innovation with the in-store experience as it accelerates growth in the…

Hurun rich list mirrors nation’s innovative forte

The latest Hurun China Rich List unveiled in Shanghai on Tuesday has mirrored the nation’s improved competitiveness in innovation and the advancement of its high-quality economic growth, said Rupert Hoogewerf, Hurun Report chairman and chief researcher. This year’s list, the 27th edition, has seen the largest number from China’s new quality productive forces coming to…

Trading event best chance for MNCs’ global pivot

This photo taken on Nov 8, 2024 shows the booth of Bayer at the Medical Equipment & Healthcare Products Exhibition Area during the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in East China’s Shanghai. [Photo/Xinhua] The eighth China International Import Expo offers a great opportunity for multinational corporations to build a global pivot, and turn exhibits…

China’s rail authorities roll out new steps to enhance the service

China’s railway authorities have introduced a series of new measures to improve the passenger experience, focusing on greater speed, comfort, and convenience, according to the national railway operator China State Railway Group on Tuesday. Since the beginning of this year, the railway sector has worked to optimize passenger service and meet travelers’ growing expectations for…