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Genesis GV70 aims to change fortunes

Hyundai’s premium brand Genesis launched the new GV70 in Beijing on Wednesday, with four variants priced between 293,000 yuan ($41,175) and 403,000 yuan. The SUV features a 2.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine, which was listed in Ward’s 10 Best. With a maximum output of 304 horsepower and top torque of 422 Newton meters, it is among…

CNOOC Limited Mero3 project begins production

CNOOC Limited has announced that its Mero3 project, located in the Santos Basin pre-salt southeastern offshore of Brazil, has commenced production on Thursday. The production capacity of the project is 180,000 barrels of crude oil per day, which will increase the installed production capacity of Mero field to 590,000 barrels of crude oil per day,…

Mined gold output, gold consumption down

An employee sorts gold ornaments at a jewelry shop in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province. [PHOTO by SI WEI/FOR CHINA DAILY] China’s mined gold output in the first three quarters of 2024 fell by 1.17 percent from 2023 to 268.07 metric tons, while gold consumption slid 11.18 percent year-on-year to 741.73 tons, the China Gold Association said…

Zeekr launches versatile MIX model

Zeekr, owned by Chinese car giant Geely, launched a five-seat family car called Zeekr MIX, on Wednesday. Available in two variants, the MPV is priced at 279,900 yuan ($39,360) and 299,900 yuan respectively. Of its features the most striking ones are its interior space, thanks to its wheelbase of more than 3 meters and the…

Latest medical solutions head to Shanghai

Bright-colored flowers beautify the south square of the National Exhibition and Convention Center, the main venue for the 7th China International Import Expo, in Shanghai on Oct 29, 2024. [Photo/VCG] Multinational pharmaceutical and medical equipment companies will bring a variety of innovative medical solutions that integrate cutting-edge technologies and clinical insights to the seventh China…

FAW develops 1700V SiC chip for faster recharging

China First Automobile Works (FAW) has developed a 1700V SiC power module, which is expected to advance EV charging systems toward ultra-high voltage platforms and reduce charging time to 5 minutes. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China First Automobile Works (FAW) has developed a 1700V SiC power module, which is expected to advance EV charging systems…

Global demand for gold reaches historic high

An employee sorts gold ornaments at a jewelry shop in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province. [PHOTO by SI WEI/FOR CHINA DAILY] The value of global gold demand jumped 35 percent year-on-year to exceed $100 billion for the first time ever in history in the third quarter, the World Gold Council said on Wednesday. Global gold exchange-traded-fund inflows…

EU tariffs on Chinese EVs face backlash

A SAIC model is driven into a cargo ship headed to Europe. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China does not acknowledge or accept the European Union’s final ruling to impose additional tariffs on electric vehicles manufactured in the Chinese market, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday, vowing to take all necessary measures to protect the…

Hollow village transformed into tourist hot spot in Yunnan

People visit Tuguachong village in Qujing city, Southwest China’s Yunnan province, on Oct 30, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] Thanks to the development of the tourism industry, a hollow village has turned into a hot spot for tourists in Malong district, Qujing city, Southwest China’s Yunnan province. A few years ago, affected by the migration of labor for…

Meta reports Q3 results with net income, revenue increase

The logo of Meta Platforms’ business group. [Photo/Agencies] SAN FRANCISCO — US social media giant Meta Platforms, Inc on Wednesday reported financial results for the third quarter ending Sept 30, with a total quarterly revenue of $40.59 billion, a 19 percent increase year-on-year. The company’s quarterly net income increased to $15.69 billion, up 35 percent…