A Viking cruise ship docks at a port in Shanghai on March 22, 2024. By 2035, some 14 million Chinese consumers are expected to take cruise trips annually, according to a forecast by the Cruise Lines International Association. WANG GANG/FOR CHINA DAILY International cruise line Viking said it believes the growth potential of the cruise…
China is expected to contribute around a quarter of global growth this year, which is a “very important contribution”, said Marshall Mills, senior resident representative of the International Monetary Fund in China. In an exclusive interview with China perspectives on the sidelines of the 2025 Tsinghua PBCSF Global Finance Forum, Mills said there might be…
Sun Lijuan is pictured at the Yiwu International Trade Mart in Yiwu, East China’s Zhejiang province, May 20, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Sun Lijuan is among the first merchants to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) for foreign trade at the Yiwu International Trade Mart in Yiwu, an international hub for the production and trade of small commodities. Her…
Visitors explore smart pet products at the Petkit booth during the 26th Pet Fair Asia held in Shanghai last year. [Photo provided to China Daily] On a typical morning in Beijing, Jiang Nan, a 35-year-old tech-savvy cat owner, doesn’t worry about feeding or cleaning up after his three feline companions. A smart feeder dispenses measured…
Authorities unveiled a guideline on improving the modern corporate system with Chinese characteristics, which analysts said will help put businesses in a better position to enhance their innovation capability, and bring competitiveness more in line with shifting market dynamics. The guideline, along with the private sector promotion law passed in late April, will foster a…
Photo shows a view of Nansha Port in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The upcoming 2025 China (Guangdong)- ASEAN Trade Promotion and Supply Chain Cooperation Mechanism Development Coordination and Exchange Conference is poised to become a new platform for enhancing Guangdong province’s economic ties with Southeast Asian countries. Yao Xinmin, vice…
Optimistic about the growth and resilience of China’s real estate market, London-based real estate consultancy Knight Frank will keep investing in the country, said a senior executive of the company. When asked to choose one word to represent his outlook for China’s real estate market, Paul Fisher, who took office as the CEO of Knight…
Technicians check a power transmission facility in Chuzhou, Anhui province. SONG WEIXING/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s robust economic growth will continue to fuel strong demand for energy and electricity in the country, requiring massive renewable energy buildout and significant grid upgrades for stable and clean power supply, according to a new report. The report on China’s…
In a culinary landscape dominated for decades by Western flavors and familiar sauces in the US market, Fly By Jing has carved out a space not only as a breakout condiment brand, but also as a cultural ambassador for modern Chinese cuisine. What started as a personal journey to reconnect with heritage has grown into…
Job seekers attend a job fair held at the Shanghai University of Finance and Economics on April 13, 2025. [Photo/VCG] Shanghai is stepping up efforts to assist university and college graduates in securing jobs or launching businesses by providing solid support, according to thepaper.com on Tuesday. Recently, Shanghai issued 29 specific measures to establish a…