China earmarked 700 billion yuan ($97.2 billion) and 800 billion yuan in ultra-long special treasury bonds in 2024 and 2025, respectively, to support the construction of respective 1,465 and 1,459 “hard” investment projects focused on implementing major national strategies and enhancing security capacity in key areas, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), China’s top…
Eurostat’s database is an almost endless mine of data knowledge, but diving into it can feel scary. So, whether you’re just starting out or already an experienced data explorer, we invite you to join us on Tuesday, 2 December, from 11.00 to 11.45 CEST, for our webinar dedicated to the Eurostat database. In this webinar,…
In 2024, EU ports recorded 412.3 million passengers, as the sector continued to show signs of recovery after the COVID-affected slump. Passenger numbers were 18.8 million higher than in 2023 (+4.8%), although the overall traffic remained slightly below the 2019 levels (-1.4%). This information comes from data on maritime passengers published by Eurostat today. This…
Chinese and Singaporean researchers have reported a breakthrough that could cause a valuable rare earth material to emit light when powered directly by electricity. Rare earth nanocrystals are already used in some lighting applications due to their pure colors, but the reported research breakthrough could expand their use in next generation displays, sensors and medical…
Chinese pianist Zhang Jinwei performs at the Music Salon of the Chinese Embassy in the United States. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Believing that “art can bring people’s hearts closer” and that “music is a bridge that transcends language,” Chinese pianist Zhang Jinwei highlighted the importance of cultural dialogue through music during his recent performance at…
An Iranian student (left) who is studying in Shanghai samples local snacks on Wednesday with her parents at a gift shop in the city’s Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street. [Photo/Xinhua] China will continue to expand product availability, upgrade services, and diversify consumption scenarios under the “Shopping in China” initiative, in an effort to better reflect the…
Auto dealers and GAC Commercial Vehicle’s executives pose after the SMILODON PRO pickup’s salon in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Nov 22, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] GAC Commercial Vehicle is eyeing an acceleration in overseas markets with its SMILODON PRO pickup—a model executives hope will spearhead the brand’s global presence. On Saturday, dealers from across…
At least 12 cross-border air routes between China and Japan have cancelled scheduled flights as of 10 am on Monday, financial media outlet Yicai reported, citing data from online aviation tracker DAST. Data from DAST shows that the cancellation rate for flights to Japan is set to rise steadily over the coming week, with the…
Participants on the 2025 “A date with China” international media tour visit the Industrial Innovation Center for Brain Science and Technology in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Nov 26, 2025. The three-day event starting Wednesday offers a firsthand look at the city’s advancements in brain science infrastructure, the low-altitude economy, and applied artificial intelligence. [Photo/chinadaily.com.cn] The…
As a tech reporter at China Daily, I always have a front-row seat while witnessing the breathtaking pace of technological change. Recently, I put a domestic auto model’s intelligent driving assistance system to the test. The location: a notoriously chaotic intersection near Beijing’s Chaoyang Joy City, a bustling hub where cars, pedestrians and a relentless…