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Resilient trade highlights China’s economic vitality

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Employees work on export orders for photovoltaic equipment at a new energy technology company in Suqian, Jiangsu province, on Monday. XU CHANGLIANG/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s foreign trade demonstrated remarkable resilience and vitality in 2025, overcoming a complex and volatile international environment to hit a record high. The total import and export value exceeded 45 trillion…

MNCs to scale up investments on biz vitality

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Global businesses will continue to scale up investment in China in 2026, betting on the enduring vitality of economic growth and innovation strength in the world’s second-largest economy, said market watchers and business leaders. The comments came after French tire and mobility company Michelin Group put into operation the second phase of its Shanghai plant…

CPI rises for fourth consecutive month

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Shoppers buy goods at a supermarket in Zaozhuang, Shandong province. SUN ZHONGZHE/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s consumer prices rose for a fourth straight month in January, while the decline in producer prices continued to narrow, signaling a gradual recovery in domestic demand as policymakers step up efforts to cushion external uncertainties and secure a solid start…

More global airlines using province as MRO hub

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A Xiamen Airlines aircraft takes off from Haikou Meilan International Airport in Haikou, Hainan province, on Jan 10, 2026. [Photo/VCG] A Boeing 787-8 operated by a Jordanian airline has become the latest widebody aircraft to undergo a full heavy maintenance check in South China’s Hainan Free Trade Port, highlighting how tax breaks and streamlined customs…

Adora Cruises welcomes one-millionth passenger

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Adora Magic City, the first large cruise ship built in China, docks at a port in Shanghai on May 17. CHINA DAILY Welcoming Adora Cruises’ one-millionth passenger aboard reflects the robust operating capacity of China’s cruise industry and highlights the vast potential of the cruise tourism market in the world’s second-largest economy, said experts and…

Lenders move toward high-quality growth

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Early earnings indicators from China’s banking sector point to a structural shift. Preliminary 2025 results from 11 A-share listed banks show most lenders delivering simultaneous revenue and profit growth, reinforcing evidence that the industry is moving beyond pure balance-sheet expansion toward higher-quality development. In serving the real economy, Chinese banks have responded to cyclical fluctuations…

Spring Festival holiday spurs travel boom

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The 9-day Chinese New Year holiday expands travel options. How can travelers plan wisely for a memorable Spring Festival, and which destinations top their lists? Data from travel platforms sheds light on their decision-making process. Click the video to find out more. Thanks to Chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor

Carmakers deliver on 60-day payment pledge, finds CAAM

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A Hongqi car is displayed at the 22nd Changchun International Auto Expo in Changchun, Northeast China’s Jilin province, July 12, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Major Chinese automakers have shortened payment cycles to suppliers following commitments made last year to cap payment terms at 60 days, according to a survey released on Thursday by the China Association of…

Holiday shopping spree trends evolving

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People buy decorations for the upcoming Spring Festival at a market in Xiayi county, Shangqiu city, Central China’s Henan province, Feb 10, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] As the retail landscape for Spring Festival unfolds, traditional models of holiday shopping are being replaced by a focus on lifestyle, experience and emotional connections, compelling retailers and brands alike to…