A C919 aircraft landed at Lhasa Kongga Airport in Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, on Sept 19. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China’s domestically developed single-aisle aircraft C919 landed at Lhasa, Xizang autonomous region, for the first time on Thursday, as the aircraft model will carry out test flights and adaptability checks for ultra-high-altitude airports. The C919…
Consumers line up for payment at an outlet of Hongxing Qianjin Bread and Milk Company in Beijing in August. SONG JIARU/FOR CHINA DAILY At Hongxing Qianjin Bread and Milk Company in Beijing, a glass bottle is delicately removed from a sterilizer, placed beneath the metallic spout on the bar counter; and with a gentle pull of…
Keyang wellness beverages are displayed during an expo in Shanghai in August 2023. Provided to China Daily Sun Xu, 29, who works for an internet-based company in Beijing, is acutely aware of the pitfalls of regularly consuming not-so-healthy takeout food, but her hectic schedule, stiff deadlines and ever-increasing job responsibilities leave her with limited alternatives. But…
[Photo/VCG] China will unveil a series of new measures aimed at promoting the development of the country’s venture capital industry, recognizing its vital role in driving technological innovation, industrial upgrading and high-quality economic growth, the State Council, the country’s Cabinet, said on Wednesday. A reform package will be rolled out aimed at addressing the pain…
A visitor walks past a Chinese automaker’s BYD’s Seal U plug-in hybrid vehicle at a car exhibition held in Spain, Sept 13, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] In response to the European Union’s anti-subsidy investigation into Chinese-made battery electric vehicles, China has vowed to continue negotiation efforts until the very last moment to resolve the matter, said Chinese…
In a recent interview with ChinaPerspectives, Huang Hanquan, head of the Chinese Academy of Macroeconomic Research, said that boosting people’s willingness to spend money will be a challenge for China’s steady economic growth in the second half of the year, adding that lackluster consumer demand remains the core problem. He said it is advisable for…
Leading companies from 25 countries and regions will participate in the third Global Digital Trade Expo, which will take place in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, said Tang Wenhong, assistant minister of commerce, at a news conference in Beijing on Sept 18, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] The third Global Digital Trade Expo, which will take place in Hangzhou, capital…
BEIJING – China’s express delivery volume surged in the just-finished Mid-Autumn Festival holiday due partly to the increasing demand for mooncakes, seafood and fruits. The State Post Bureau (SPB) said that during the three-day holiday ending Tuesday, nearly 1.41 billion parcels were delivered by some 4 million couriers across the country, up 45.7 percent from…
Tourists watch a dragon dance performance at Lee Tung street, Hong Kong, Sept 17, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – China saw a total of nearly 5.26 million cross-border trips during the three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, according to official data. The average daily number of cross-border trips exceeded 1.75 million, marking an 18.6 percent year-on-year increase, the…
Visitors learn about FTXT products at the IAA Transportation 2024 held in Hanover, Germany. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese hydrogen energy technology company FTXT is displaying its latest products at the IAA Transportation 2024 held in Hanover, Germany. Running from Sept 16 to 22, the event has attracted the participation of over 2,300 commercial vehicle…