A robot poses during the 2024 China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing on Sept 12. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING — “Unbelievable! I thought she was a real person!” a visitor exclaimed in amazement after finding out that the livestreamer selling beauty products on a large screen was a digital production. The digital livestreamer named…
Potential homebuyers look at a property model in Taiyuan, Shanxi province. WEI LIANG/CHINA NEWS SERVICE It is increasingly necessary for China to reduce interest rates on existing mortgages as soon as possible to revive consumer confidence, stabilize housing market expectations and meet the annual economic growth target, analysts said. “The public is eagerly looking forward…
When Gao Shangjun, the seventh-generation heir of Gao’s Mooncakes, opened the electric oven, the sweet aroma of mooncakes filled the air. The pastry chef skillfully combines flour, oil, and water, kneading the dough until it is as smooth as jade. After rolling the dough, adding the filling, and shaping, the mooncakes are placed in the…
China has launched an anti-discrimination investigation into Canada’s recent trade-restrictive measures targeting imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles and steel and aluminum products, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. The initial information and evidence gathered indicate that Canada’s imposition of additional tariffs on targeted Chinese imports constitutes discriminatory trade measures under Chinese law, the Ministry…
Customers participate in a themed promotional event at Haikou International Duty-Free City. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] CHENGDU – Local authorities in China have issued consumption vouchers to boost spending ahead of the country’s National Day holiday, a major occasion for consumption. On Thursday, the Sichuan provincial department of commerce announced that the province will pour…
In an exclusive interview with China Daily, David Tait, CEO of the World Gold Council said the Chinese gold market, which is evolving from a follower to a leader, is expected to play a bigger role globally in the years to come. Tait said China’s incredible achievements highlight the country’s crucial role and influence in…
Chinese shares surged on Thursday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index up 3.61 percent, closing at 3,000.95. The Shenzhen Component Index rose 4.44 percent, closing at 8,916.65. The ChiNext Index, China’s NASDAQ-style board of growth enterprises, surged 4.42 percent to 1,714.14 points. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor
A journalist takes a photo while riding in an autonomous vehicle in Chongqing in October. [Photo/Xinhua] Self-driving vehicles are navigating from science fiction movies to the streets of large Chinese cities, overcoming obstacles and uncertainty as they enter everyday use. The fast-evolving technology first made headlines in China almost a decade ago. In 2015, Swedish…
Dominic McAllister, Consul-General of the British Consulate-General in Wuhan, offered a glowing endorsement of Henan as a worthy travel destination at the 2024 Cooperation and Exchange Conference between Henan Province and Multinational Corporations, which is being held in Zhengzhou, Henan province, from Sept 24 to 26. Having explored various cities and sites in Henan, he…
Visitors inspect the Aito M9 at the Chengdu auto show in late August. The SUV is available in range-extended and pure electric variants. CAO YINGYING/CHINA DAILY Sales of range-extended electric vehicles are growing much faster than pure electric ones, prompting more automakers to focus on developing such models. REEVs feature an electric powertrain for propulsion and…