Spanish fashion brand Massimo Dutti has launched its pop-up store, “The Order of Things”, in Xintiandi, Shanghai, which will run from November 22 to 30, as part of its continuous efforts to strengthen its reach and enhance connections with local consumers through innovative experiences. The immersive space promises a unique exploration of style where order…
China’s implementation of large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-in programs will effectively attract global capital and boost consumption, supporting growth in the near term and reinforcing the economy over the long run, senior executives of foreign firms said on Tuesday. They said that by stimulating both production and demand, these initiatives are emerging as…
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) has a strong focus on innovation and sustainable growth, offering foreign firms in China more opportunities to develop in the country, said Marc Horn, president of Merck China. “For us, the plan means being more digital, greener and healthier. If you look at different focal areas, including biopharma, new materials,…
Chinese tech giant Alibaba Group Holding Ltd said on Tuesday night that its revenue stood at 247.8 billion yuan ($34.8 billion) during the July-September period, an increase of 5 percent year-on-year, with its core artificial intelligence-powered cloud and e-commerce businesses delivering strong growth. “We have entered into an investment phase to build long-term strategic value…
A view of the booth of China Tower Corp during an expo in Beijing. GUO HAIPENG/FOR CHINA DAILY One of China’s major telecom infrastructure companies is pressing ahead with a new wave of digital infrastructure upgrades, as the country accelerates efforts to strengthen the foundations for its next stage of high-quality growth, said company and…
Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Chinese tech giant Alibaba, announced on Tuesday its support for the latest version of a large language model developed by AI Singapore (AISG), in what is a significant expansion of China’s open-source AI models on the global stage. The newly launched LLM Qwen-SEA-LION-v4 is based on Alibaba’s Qwen3-32B…
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…