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A look at China’s economic data for October

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China’s economic performance held steady in October amid headwinds and uncertainties, with industrial production reporting stable growth, driven by strong performances in the equipment manufacturing and high-tech sectors. China’s value-added industrial output rose by 4.9 percent year-on-year in October, following a 6.5 percent rise in September, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. Click the…

China mulls steps to woo more chip MNCs

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Visitors check out chips during the 22nd China International Semiconductor Expo in Beijing on Sunday. CHEN XIAOGEN/FOR CHINA DAILY China welcomes multinational semiconductor enterprises to establish research and development centers, production bases and operational hubs in the country, benefitting from its vast market potential, the country’s top industry regulator said. Gao Dongsheng, chief economist at…

BRI project helps improve rural living conditions in Indonesia

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Indonesia Morowali Industrial Park (IMIP) — a landmark project of cooperation between China and Indonesia under the Belt and Road Initiative — donates a garbage transport truck and eight waste bins to Labota Village on Nov 22, helping improve rural living conditions. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A landmark project of cooperation between China and Indonesia…

L’Oreal exec bullish on nation’s biz prospects

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Visitors check out cosmetic products on display at L’Oreal’s booth in the consumer goods exhibition area at the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in East China’s Shanghai, on Nov 5. [Photo/VCG] Beauty group L’Oreal’s minority stake purchase in Chinese skincare brand Lan earlier this month marks the company’s second investment in China in recent…

Beyond play: Labubu gains popularity in Afghanistan amid retail, cultural shifts

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This photo taken on Nov 16, 2025 shows Labubu toys displayed at a local market in Kabul, Afghanistan. [Photo/Xinhua] KABUL – In the heart of Kabul’s bustling marketplace, rows of colorful figurines with mischievous smiles and elf-like ears have become a surprising fixture in local shops, reflecting a refreshing scene in Afghanistan’s retail and cultural…

Applications of high-tech innovation gain traction

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HEFEI — In a sprawling park in Hefei, capital of East China’s Anhui province, which was transformed from a retired civil airport, the future of transportation is being quietly tested. Self-driving cars share the road with pedestrians, while delivery drones and electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft (eVTOLs) buzz overhead. Hefei Luogang Park is one…

Shipping industry on course for greener future

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China is leveraging its dominance in shipbuilding and renewable energy to drive the decarbonization of the global maritime sector, a shift industry executives say is vital for meeting international climate targets. While the global shipping industry faces steep challenges in cutting emissions, Patrick Kettschau, managing director of Everllence China, points to China’s integrated supply chain…

Jin-Gu Haihe tunnel breakthrough accelerates Tianjin–Weifang HSR progress

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The Jin-Gu Haihe Tunnel, a key project for the Tianjin–Weifang High-Speed Railway, was completed on Thursday. The final breakthrough was achieved by the domestically produced super-large-diameter tunnel boring machine, Jincheng No 1, which installed the final segment ring. The Tianjin–Weifang HSR spans 348.9 kilometers, linking Tianjin Binhai Station with Weifang North Station, features 10 stations…

Robotics eldercare expands amid aging population challenge

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A senior resident plays chess with a robot at Shenzhen Nursing Home in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province, March 3, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] SHENYANG – Artificial joints fitted closely around Zhang’s legs, tiny motors humming as they learned his strides. With each step, the sensors tracked his movements and the whole frame gently pushed him forward.…