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Volunteers enrich education experience in rural Shaanxi

A volunteer teacher works with students in Tielu Primary School in Langao county, Shaanxi province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A group of volunteer teachers in Northwest China’s Shaanxi province have been promoting rural vitalization and aiding the Ministry of Education’s efforts to narrow the urban-rural education gap. At Tielu Primary School, which is tucked deep…

Summer Davos Forum a platform for dialogue on trade, innovation amid global uncertainties: Turkish expert

Participants attend a forum of the Summer Davos in Tianjin on Wednesday. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY ISTANBUL — Amid global economic headwinds and profound technological transformations, the Summer Davos Forum provides a platform for fostering dialogue on trade, innovation, and international cooperation, a Turkish expert has said. The Summer Davos Forum, also known as the Annual…

Norwegian entrepreneur crafts quality and bridges cultures

Tommy Evensen (right) and his business partner Zhao Zhiqiang on a trip in Norway in June 2023. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A fateful phone call from a Chinese friend propelled Norwegian entrepreneur Tommy Evensen into a textile venture, kicking off his pursuit of the Chinese dream in Wuxi, East China’s Jiangsu province. Thirteen years ago,…

China’s new consumption patterns drive domestic demand upgrade

TIANJIN – Pet owners are splurging on smart litter boxes, blind boxes are flying off shelves overseas after going viral in China, and new tea drinks are becoming the go-to choice for young people. With continuously optimized retail efficiency and the rising spending power of young consumers, China’s consumption sector has witnessed a notable shift…

Self-driving firms steer toward globe

A WeRide driverless minibus is seen in Barcelona, Spain in March. DAVID ZORRAKINO/EUROPA PRESS/GETTY IMAGES Chinese autonomous driving companies are accelerating steps to expand their presence overseas and increase robotaxi fleets — a move which industry experts said will bolster the large-scale commercial application of self-driving vehicles globally. The enterprises boast relatively abundant experience in…

China willing to share more opportunities

Premier Li Qiang and other guests attend a symposium with representatives of the foreign business community during the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting of the New Champions, also known as the Summer Davos, at the National Convention and Exhibition Center in Tianjin on Wednesday. ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday that in…

SASS: Globalization enters phase 4.0, shaping sustainable order

The Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences publishes the 2025 edition of the Blue Book of World Cities at a related seminar in Shanghai on Tuesday. [Photo provided chinadaily.com.cn] Globalization has entered into a 4.0 phase, characterized by a more inclusive, balanced and sustainable global order, experts from the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences said while…

China’s new private sector law: Foreign diplomats weigh in

What drives the approval of foreign ambassadors? Why has the private sector promotion law drawn so much global attention? Let’s get the answers from this video! China’s Private Economy Promotion Law took effect on May 20, 2025, marking the country’s first fundamental legislation dedicated to the private sector. China has rolled out a raft of…

First bonded aircraft maintenance launched in Xinjiang

The aircraft of Camex Airlines is being towed into the hangar at Urumqi Tianshan International Airport in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, commencing its C periodic bonded maintenance. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] With the acceleration of the construction of China (Xinjiang) Free Trade Zone, aircraft bonded maintenance is becoming a new engine for the development of…