Tourists ride a helicopter to enjoy the desert scenery from the air on June 10 in the Mingsha Mountain and Crescent Moon Spring scenic area in Dunhuang city, Gansu province. [Photo by Zhang Xiaoliang/for chinadaily.com.cn] Located at the intersection of the ancient Silk Road and the desert oasis, Dunhuang in Northwest China’s Gansu province is…
BP’s electric vehicle (EV) charging brand, BP pulse, and Chinese electric vehicle maker Xpeng Inc recently launched their first jointly operated charging station in Guangzhou, marking the initial step in their strategic partnership announced in January. The Guangzhou station boasts an industry-leading configuration with 30 charging piles and 50 charging guns, including 480kW ultra-fast charging…
BMW showcases its Neue Klasse X model at the Shanghai auto show in April 2025. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] German premium auto manufacturer BMW called for online integrity and responsibility at the 2025 China Internet Civilization Conference, as the first major foreign carmaker to participate in the event held in Hefei, Anhui province from Tuesday…
A robot operates equipment on the assembly line of an automaker in Xi’an, Shaanxi province. YUAN JINGZHI/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s top industry regulator voiced support on Thursday for domestic automakers’ commitments to shorten payment terms for suppliers. The move is believed to have great significance in curbing destructive cutthroat competition and promoting the healthy development…
A robot operates equipment on the assembly line of an automaker in Xi’an, Shaanxi province. YUAN JINGZHI/FOR CHINA DAILY BEIJING — China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Thursday voiced support for a commitment made by multiple carmakers to cap the term of payment for their suppliers at 60 days, saying that the…
Changan Automobile, one of China’s leading automakers vying for a wider global footprint, is speeding up its push into the sizzling European market, deepening efforts to tap the growing demand abroad for cutting-edge new energy vehicles. [CHEN CHAO/CHINA NEWS SERVICE] Changan Automobile, one of China’s leading automakers vying for a wider global footprint, is speeding…
An auctioneer takes bids from buyers for a Labubu figurine, during an auction in Beijing, on June 10. TINGSHU WANG/REUTERS A mint-colored first-generation Labubu collectible toy fetched 1.08 million yuan ($150,444) at the Yongle 2025 Spring Auction on June 10, signaling the continuing appeal of what has become a sensational toy amid a global craze that…
In an effort to boost cash flow efficiency and safeguard industrial ecosystem stability, Chinese automakers have vowed to shorten payment timelines to their suppliers to within 60 days. Starting Tuesday evening, a batch of major auto manufacturers — such as BYD, China FAW Group, Seres Group, Geely Auto, Chery, Xpeng and Xiaomi Auto — officially…
The headquarters of TUV Rheinland, located in Cologne, Germany, is seen in the picture. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China-made smart vehicles has vast potential in overseas markets, and localization will prove crucial, said an executive at TUV Rheinland, an independent third-party testing and inspection organization. “We’ve been active in China for nearly four decades,” Matthias…
A robot operates equipment on the assembly line of an automaker in Xi’an, Shaanxi province. YUAN JINGZHI/FOR CHINA DAILY A batch of Chinese automakers announced that they would shorten payment terms to their suppliers to within 60 days starting Tuesday evening. As of the morning of Wednesday, 10 major auto manufacturers — including BYD, China…