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Xiaomi sets sights on high-end market with new phones

Xiaomi unveils its latest smartphone — the Xiaomi 17 Ultra. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Xiaomi marked the grand finale of its 15th anniversary with a high-end product launch event, which introduced a series of new devices, including the Xiaomi 17 Ultra smartphone. Lu Weibing, president of Xiaomi, said the new phone “embodies a generational leap…

China energy giant announces record oil, gas extraction off Hainan

The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced on Tuesday that its offshore gas field cluster surrounding Hainan Island had extracted a cumulative oil and gas equivalent output surpassing 10 million metric tons in 2025. The State-owned energy giant described the record-breaking output as a pivotal achievement as it moves to bolster national energy security…

China begins work on ultra-high voltage transmission project

China broke ground on Tuesday on an ultra-high voltage transmission project, a critical green artery designed to funnel massive amounts of renewable energy from the western parts of Inner Mongolia autonomous region to the industrial heartland of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei province. The direct current line, spanning 700 kilometers with a transmission capacity of 8…

Ministry releases social responsibility guidelines for Chinese enterprises operating outside of mainland

The Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday issued guidelines urging Chinese companies operating outside Chinese mainland to integrate social responsibility into their operations, support host-country development, promote green and compliant practices, and align with the Belt and Road Initiative and broader global initiatives. According to an online statement released by the ministry, the guidelines consist of…