Skip to content

China

Chinese court upholds New Zealand company’s rights in kiwifruit case

The Wuhan Intermediate People’s Court has issued its judgment in the Zespri’s plant variety rights infringement case, filed in 2023, against two defendants involved in the unauthorized production, sale and marketing of Gold3 kiwifruit, finding that the primary defendant infringed Zespri’s IP rights through the unauthorized planting and sale of Gold3.  Zespri, a cooperative of…

Bayer sees huge opportunities in agri, electrification, healthcare

Visitors check out products at German life sciences company Bayer’s exhibition stand during the 7th China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 5, 2024. CHINA DAILY With huge opportunities in electrification, healthcare and agriculture, German life sciences company Bayer is upbeat about China’s market prospects during the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), and will keep…

MorePCB scales PCB and PCBA industry in China

As Dongguan cements its reputation as a global electronics manufacturing hub, MorePCB is rising as a homegrown contender in the printed circuit board (PCB) and PCB assembly (PCBA) sector. With a full suite of services spanning prototyping to turnkey mass production, the company is staking its claim in the competitive global electronics supply chain. MorePCB…

Healthcare company J&J to debut range of products at Shanghai expo

Stapler systems that adopt 3D stapling technology to manage tissue complexities, and minimally invasive, temporary devices utilizing realtime intelligence to enhance cardiac recovery — these are just some examples of Johnson & Johnson’s wide range of products that will appear at the China International Import Expo in Shanghai in November. The United States-headquartered healthcare giant…

ABB strengthens China’s footprint in energy transition

Swiss technology company ABB Group will deepen its footprint in China to support the country’s rapid energy transition and industrial electrification during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, while leveraging locally developed innovations to deliver practical technical solutions to global markets, company executives said. Speaking at a news conference in Beijing on Thursday, Adrian Guggisberg,…

Shanghai Disneyland secures global top 5 position with record attendance: report

Shanghai Disney Resort has maintained its position as the world’s fifth most-visited theme park in 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Shanghai Disney Resort has maintained its position as the world’s fifth most-visited theme park in 2024, according to the latest TEA Global Experience Index (formerly known as the Theme Index and Museum Index Report) released…

BAK launches ENDURO S+ for commercial, industrial use

BAK Battery has introduced, the ENDURO S+, a new liquid-cooled integrated energy storage cabinet designed for commercial and industrial applications, aiming to meet rising global demand for distributed energy systems. Commercial and industrial energy storage demand has surged since 2024 as businesses seek to reduce power costs and carbon emissions while improving backup power reliability.…

Ikea China unveils strategy at 8th CIIE, emphasizing local innovation, sustainability

The FOSSTA Chinese New Year collection will make its global debut at CIIE. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Ikea China announced on Wednesday its plan for the upcoming 8th China International Import Expo, highlighting its commitment to the Chinese market under the theme “Home is more than you think”. The Swedish furniture giant will showcase new…

Linglong enters select group of global tire makers

Workers at the Shandong Linglong Tyre factory in Changchun, Jilin province, pose for a photo with the first independently developed 59/80R63 Linglong brand giant all-steel radial tire, on Oct 18, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Shandong Linglong Tyre achieved a breakthrough on Saturday when it produced the first independently developed 59/80R63 Linglong brand giant all-steel…

Sinopec discovers new shale oil reserve in Sichuan Basin

China Petroleum and Chemical Corp announced on Thursday the discovery of a new shale oil reserve estimated at 100 million metric tons in the Sichuan Basin, a move with strategic significance for the country’s energy security. The discovery is located in Chongqing’s Qijiang district. The well achieved high-yield test production of 38.64 cubic meters (about…