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Role of high-tech in growth highlighted

Employees work on a production line of NEV maker BYD in Xi’an, Shaanxi province. [YUAN JINGZHI/FOR CHINA DAILY] China’s emphasis on cultivating new quality productive forces through scientific and technological innovation, reiterated by President Xi Jinping, will drive industrial upgrades, give strong impetus to high-quality economic growth and enhance the country’s core competitiveness globally amid…

Countermeasures vowed on US tariff threat

A drone view shows shipping containers from China, at the China Shipping (North America) Holding Company Ltd facility at the Port of Los Angeles in Wilmington, California, February 4, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] China firmly opposes the United States’ latest threat to impose an additional 10 percent tariff on Chinese imports next week, vowing to take necessary…

Shanghai unveils new measures to boost MNC headquarters

Shanghai recently announced comprehensive measures to cement its position as a global business hub, offering substantial incentives for multinational corporations to establish and expand their regional headquarters in the city. The announcement comes as Shanghai continues to demonstrate strong momentum in attracting foreign investment. “Altogether 60 regional headquarters of multinational corporations and 30 foreign-funded research…

China accelerates high-quality growth with new quality productive forces

As a pivotal move in China’s pursuit of high-quality growth, the development of new quality productive forces has gained significant momentum, with remarkable results achieved across various sectors in 2024, said Liu Jieyi, spokesperson for the third session of the 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference National Committee. Liu made the remarks at the nation’s…

Beijing establishes Visa-UnionPay Zone to aid tourist payments

Visa has partnered with China UnionPay to establish the Visa-UnionPay Zone. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Visa has partnered with China UnionPay to establish the Visa-UnionPay Zone, an accessible payment service demonstration zone along Beijing’s Central Axis – a popular destination for tourists that became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in July. The initiative, launched on…

AmCham sees more corporate commitments in nation

Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing. [Photo/Agencies] More than 76 percent of polled foreign companies in the Chinese mainland say they plan to continue investing in the country this year, demonstrating their confidence in China’s future economic development and vast market, a recent report shows. According to…

Membership stores bright spot in retail biz

Customers shop at a Maidelong store in Huaian, Jiangsu province, in January. ZHAO QIRUI/FOR CHINA DAILY Membership stores have continued gaining traction in the Chinese retail market as middle-income consumers increasingly prioritize product quality and healthy lifestyles. Maidelong, formerly known as Metro China, is accelerating its retail expansion this year, increasing its presence in lower-tier cities…

Dubai commodities center attracts more Chinese firms

Ahmed Bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Multi Commodities Center, delivers a speech during DMCC’s roadshow in Beijing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A growing number of Chinese enterprises from various sectors have settled in Dubai Multi Commodities Center, the largest free trade zone in the United Arab Emirates, as they look…

East China Fair opens with focus on innovation, global trade

The 33rd East China Fair kicks off in Shanghai with a bustling atmosphere, March 1, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The 33rd East China Fair, a major regional trade event, kicked off on March 1 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre, showcasing the latest innovations and trends in the textile, clothing, and light industry…

Fast track patent service speeds up innovation

A company in Wuhan, Hubei province, recently obtained patent authorization for its core technology more than a year ahead of schedule, achieving a breakthrough in mass production in the field. Benefiting from patent navigation services and a fast protection green channel, Wuhan’s MEMSonics Technologies Co Ltd independently developed core technology for radio frequency filters and…