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Chinese automaker expands presence in Zambia

LUSAKA — Chinese automaker Camco Motors on Friday unveiled a range of new vehicle brands in Zambia at its newly opened showroom in the capital, Lusaka. Speaking at the event, Zambian Minister of Transport Frank Tayali said the company’s entry reflects continued Chinese investment and deeper economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. Tayali…

Apple CEO wowed by Chinese director capturing martial arts

Derrick Zhang (Xin), a Young Chinese director, and Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, talk in a studio in Beijing last week. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn] Explosive speed, fluid motion, and precise choreography—these are the hallmarks of Chinese martial arts. Yet, it is never easy to capture such movements and bring them to a global audience. This time, a…

Shanghai’s Hongqiao to further boost its strength

The core area of Shanghai’s Hongqiao International Central Business District, which is at the heart of the Hongqiao International Opening-up Hub. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business District, a portal for China’s deepened two-way opening-up, will further improve its strength in commerce, exhibition, transportation and technology innovation to prepare for high-quality development…

Andaz Shanghai ITC celebrates grand opening in Xuhui district

Andaz Shanghai ITC, a luxury lifestyle hotel, opened on Friday in the Xuhui district as part of the ITC complex. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Andaz Shanghai ITC, a luxury lifestyle hotel, opened in the Xuhui district as part of the ITC complex by Sun Hung Kai Properties. Spanning over 700,000 square meters, Andaz Shanghai ITC follows…

Nation aims to tackle deep structural issues head-on

CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY During the recently concluded two sessions, the country released its Government Work Report. Within the report, the Chinese government signaled a willingness to tackle deep structural issues head-on, chart a new growth model and boost foundations for long-term development. The report comes as China’s economy is entering a pivotal stage in its…

China’s EV charging infrastructure exceeds 21m units

A drone photo taken on Jan 22, 2026 shows a driver charging an electric vehicle in Taizhou, East China’s Jiangsu province. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING — China’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure continued to expand rapidly, with the total number of charging points reaching 21.01 million by the end of February 2026, up 47.8 percent year-on-year, the…

Sinopec reports year’s profit to shareholders

China Petroleum and Chemical Corp (Sinopec) reported a net profit of 31.81 billion yuan ($4.6 billion) attributable to its shareholders for the fiscal year 2025, according to its annual report released on Sunday. The State-owned energy giant’s total revenue for the year reached 2.78 trillion yuan. In 2025, Sinopec optimized its refining and chemical operations…

Nation aims to tackle deep structural issues head-on

CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY During the recently concluded two sessions, the country released its Government Work Report. Within the report, the Chinese government signaled a willingness to tackle deep structural issues head-on, chart a new growth model and boost foundations for long-term development. The report comes as China’s economy is entering a pivotal stage in its…

China’s transformer output exceeds 300b yuan in 2025

BEIJING — China’s transformer manufacturing sector has cemented its position as a global powerhouse, with industry output surpassing 300 billion yuan (about $43.54 billion) in 2025 and production representing more than half of worldwide capacity, according to industry association estimates released Friday. China’s transformer industry has also seen the emergence of influential “heavyweight” enterprises, said…

China’s transformer output exceeds 300b yuan in 2025

BEIJING — China’s transformer manufacturing sector has cemented its position as a global powerhouse, with industry output surpassing 300 billion yuan (about $43.54 billion) in 2025 and production representing more than half of worldwide capacity, according to industry association estimates released Friday. China’s transformer industry has also seen the emergence of influential “heavyweight” enterprises, said…