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CIIE Culture Night celebrates fusion of global arts and culture beyond trade

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Performers at the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) Culture Night in Shanghai, on Nov 6, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] In celebration of the cultural exchanges at the ongoing eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), the CIIE Culture Night was hosted on Thursday in Shanghai, showcasing colorful performances from around the world. As a…

New alliance established in Dalian to promote offshore wind industry development

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An aerial drone photo taken on Jan 11, 2025 shows an offshore wind farm near the coast of Yancheng, East China’s Jiangsu province. [Photo/Xinhua] At the recent Offshore Wind Conference in Dalian, Liaoning province, a new alliance for the modern offshore wind industry was established to promote coordinated development across the industrial chain. China’s offshore…

Kao unveils products designed with Chinese market in mind

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A top executive with Japanese consumer goods giant Kao Corp has said the company is doubling down on local innovation in China and using this year’s China International Import Expo (CIIE) to promote a new wave of products developed and manufactured specifically for Chinese consumers. The move is seen as a shift of emphasis by…

US-based Chinese designer bridges architecture, community, and culture

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Chinese architectural designer Ying Xiong’s project Under the Elevated: Community Market Under the L Train wins a silver prize in the 2025 MUSE Design Awards due to her idea that beauty, community, and belonging can exist in the same space. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A United States-based Chinese architectural designer is promoting her unique design narrative that…

Evonik says nation key to sales, profits

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A view of the booth of Evonik during an expo in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY Specialty chemicals company Evonik has strong confidence in the long-term prospects of the China market, focusing not only on sales growth but also on increasing profits, a senior executive said. For the 2024 fiscal year, Evonik’s sales in China, a core…

China eyed for long-term investment

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Martin Horne, co-head of global investments at Barings, said the Chinese market remains one of the most promising destinations for long-term investors. “China’s asset management industry still has vast room for growth,” he said, adding that Barings, which established its Shanghai office in 2018 after decades in Hong Kong, remains fully committed to deepening cooperation…

‘Double 11’ shopping bonanza ignites fresh surge in consumer spending

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BEIJING — With discounted sales of everything from AI-powered refrigerators to blind boxes, China’s annual online “Double 11” shopping festival has highlighted consumption momentum that is moving toward smarter, greener and more emotionally resonant products. China has released the fourth — and final — tranche of this year’s 300 billion yuan ($42.3 billion) in ultra-long…

Burger King in expansion partnership

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Restaurant Brands International Inc (RBI) announced on Monday a joint venture with Chinese investment firm CPE to accelerate Burger King’s growth in China despite fierce competition in the sector. The deal aims to expand the brand’s presence from around 1,250 restaurants today to more than 4,000 by 2035. RBI’s portfolio includes four global quick-service restaurant…

Closer China-Kazakhstan ties to bring more opportunities

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Freight trains bound for Central Asian destinations, including several ports in Kazakhstan, park in Tianjin on Oct 13. LI RAN/XINHUA China-Kazakhstan cooperation is enabling people in both countries to buy each other’s products and to travel under a mutual visa-free arrangement, while opening a broader space for collaboration across multiple fields, an expert from Kazakhstan…