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China’s long game: building economic resilience in a volatile world

A staff member debugs a humanoid robot at a robot company in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province, June 25, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING — With crippling trade tariffs, surging corporate costs and increasing market volatility, the convergence of tensions and disruptions in 2025 has clouded the global economic outlook, posing a profound test to the fortitude…

‘Ice city’ hot destination for SE Asian tourists

A group of tourists from Southeast Asian countries pose for photos on Central Street, a major attraction in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, in July. CHINA DAILY As the nation experiences sweltering heat during the sanfu period — the hottest part of summer based on the Chinese calendar — Harbin, capital of Heilongjiang province known to many…

China-US trade ties crucial for global growth

China’s economic growth is pivotal to and vital for global prosperity, and it is essential and significant for the United States and China to maintain a stable trade relationship, according to a senior business leader. Rajesh Subramaniam, CEO of US-based logistics company FedEx Corp and chair of the Board of the US-China Business Council, said…

China’s autonomous driving tech forges inroads into global markets

A family tries a self-driving vehicle developed by China’s tech giant Baidu on June 21 in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. ZHOU NAN/FOR CHINA DAILY Commercial application of China’s cutting-edge autonomous driving technology is spreading globally as Chinese enterprises speed up efforts to expand their presence in overseas markets and deploy robotaxi fleets. Residents in some Middle East…

China issues new guidelines to rein in online platform fees

  China’s top market regulator issued new guidelines aimed at regulating how online platforms charge merchants, in a bid to reduce operational burdens for businesses and curb unfair practices in the booming digital sector. The new guidelines, published by the State Administration for Market Regulation, set out compliance requirements for fees such as commissions, membership…

NDRC recalibrating steps to drive growth, boost demand

A customer (L) tries gold jewelry at a shopping mall in Nantong, East China’s Jiangsu province, May 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] China is poised to introduce additional macroeconomic policies as necessary to further stabilize employment and boost domestic demand, while stepping up reforms to build a unified national market, the country’s top economic regulator said on…

Foreign biz units soaring in Yiwu

Pakistani businessman Ali Kamran receives the business license on July 31, 2025 for his company set up in Yiwu, East China’s Zhejiang province, with his firm becoming the 10,000th foreign-funded company registered in the city. [Photo/Xinhua] The total number of foreign-funded business entities in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, officially surpassed 10,000 on Thursday, making it the…

Shanghai’s intl business zone offers visa-free entry to invited individuals

Individuals from all countries with valid invitations can enter Shanghai’s future Eastern Hub International Business Cooperation Zone without a visa or other entry permits, and they can stay for up to 30 days per entry and apply for extensions if needed, officials said on Friday. In addition to the special 30-day stay policy, inbound overseas…

Birds’ safe haven on the transmission pylons

At the Longbao Nature Reserve of Sanjiangyuan area in Qinghai province, towering transmission towers are equipped with man-made nests that serve as safe havens for birds on the plateau, showcasing a beautiful vision of harmonious coexistence between humans and birds within the reserve. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor

Smarter homes and new scenarios: China elevates consumption through policy push

BEIJING — At a bustling appliance store near Shanghai’s Zhongshan Park, sales staff enthusiastically demonstrated product features and calculated discounts. The summer shopping season has been in full swing. A local resident surnamed Yao was looking for an energy-efficient air conditioner, who was informed by sales staff that the latest models not only offer AI-powered…