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Industrial production down by 1.4% in the euro area and by 0.8% in the EU

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Business registrations and bankruptcies up in Q4 2025

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EU in 2025 buys more, sells less, deficit bites harder

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Eurostat’s 2025 release shows a familiar and unresolved pattern in EU-China trade. The EU is buying more from China (+6%), selling less to China (-7%), and the deficit is widening (+15%), which demonstrates Europe still has not found an effective way to improve, or rebalance, its trade position.In line with earlier SOAPBOX projections, the EU’s…

China to establish regular financial support mechanism for rural revitalization

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BEIJING — China’s central bank and three other government departments have issued a guideline to establish a regular financial support mechanism to help prevent a relapse into poverty and advance all-around rural revitalization, the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said on Saturday. The guideline, jointly released by the PBOC, the National Financial Regulatory Administration, the…

Anta leaps into US market with Beverly Hills store

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People wait outside the newly opened Anta sports store in Beverley Hills, California, on Friday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese sportswear manufacturer Anta has opened its North American flagship store in Beverly Hills, California, a city renowned for its concentration of upscale brands. The 3,000-square-foot store is Anta’s first directly operated retail location in the…

China urges restoration of stable global semiconductor supply chain

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BEIJING — China’s Ministry of Commerce on Friday urged efforts to restore the smooth, stable operation of the global semiconductor supply chain, after a Dutch court announced a ruling related to semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia. A spokesperson for the ministry made the remarks when asked to comment on the Dutch Enterprise Chamber’s recent decision to launch…

China announces new list of systemically important banks

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BEIJING — Chinese regulators on Friday released the latest list of domestic systemically important banks, consisting of 21 lenders. Among these are six State-owned commercial banks, 10 joint-stock commercial banks and five urban commercial banks, according to the list released by the People’s Bank of China and the National Financial Regulatory Administration. The regulators divided…

Spring opening: A digital journey from Dunhuang to ‘Kunlun

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Listen closely — before the wind settles, the sound of camel bells rings from afar. With the first light of the Chinese New Year, a digital celebration of Chinese civilization slowly unfolds. Following Arts from the East, which uses technology to bring traditional crafts to life and explores new ways of cultural communication, Kunlun, a…

Zeiss deepens investment in China

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With favorable government policies, high-quality talent and an innovative market, German optics giant Zeiss Group is optimistic about the Chinese market, and will continue to invest in the country, said its top executive. Zeiss recently kicked off construction of Zeiss Greater China headquarters campus in Shanghai, marking the largest single infrastructure investment that it has…

Country sees strong rebound in FDI

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Net inflows of foreign direct investment to China quadrupled in 2025 according to balance-of-payments data, official figures showed on Friday, signaling a structural improvement in inbound investment and renewed confidence in China’s long-term growth prospects. Preliminary balance-of-payments data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange showed that China recorded an increase of $76.5 billion in…