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China unveils plan for breakthroughs in water-saving equipment

The Danjiangkou Reservoir is the source of the middle route of the South-to-North Water diversion Project. TAO DEBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) and the Ministry of Water Resources have released a joint plan to solidify and enhance the competitive edge of the water-saving equipment industry chain over the next…

China’s foreign trade up 3.6% in first 10 months of 2025

A drone photo taken on Sept 16, 2025 shows a vessel docking at Taicang Port in East China’s Jiangsu province. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s foreign trade in goods rose 3.6 percent year-on-year in the first 10 months of 2025 to 37.31 trillion yuan, customs data showed on Friday. More content to follow. Please refresh the page later.…

Geely to acquire stake in Renault’s subsidiary in Brazil

China’s Geely and French carmaker Renault Group have signed definitive agreements expanding their strategic partnership to Brazil, marking a new phase in the two automakers’ global cooperation on electrification and emerging markets. Under the deal, Geely will acquire a 26.4 percent stake in Renault’s Brazilian subsidiary, while Renault retains majority ownership and will continue to…

China to unveil plans to integrate AI with manufacturing

The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China’s top industry regulator, said it is drafting plans to deepen the implementation of its “AI plus manufacturing” initiative, as the world’s largest manufacturing powerhouse aims to fully leverage artificial intelligence to upgrade its sprawling industrial economy. The plan was unveiled in a signed article by MIIT Minister…

Surge in China’s electricity market-based trading volumes

Construction workers erect transmission towers at the site of the Gansu-Zhejiang ±800-kilovolt ultra-high voltage direct current transmission project on Oct 22. SHI JUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s electricity market has undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade, with market-based trading volumes surging and new participants emerging, underpinned by the country’s rapid expansion of renewable energy,…

Global demand for China’s sovereign bonds viewed as confidence vote

Strong international demand for China’s latest US dollar-denominated sovereign bond issuance underscores global investors’ confidence in the country’s economic growth prospects and its ongoing efforts to strengthen ties with global capital markets, financial professionals have said. China’s Ministry of Finance, on behalf of the central government, issued $4 billion sovereign bonds in the Hong Kong…

National verification platform to boost auto chip quality

As China’s first national-level automotive chip standard verification platform officially began operations recently, the nation is accelerating its push into intelligent and connected mobility by building a unified and internationally recognized standards system for vehicle-grade chips. Developed by CATARC Automotive Chip (Shenzhen) Technology Co Ltd under the China Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC), the…

GECs driving growth in clean power use

An aerial drone photo taken on July 29, 2025 shows photovoltaic panels at the site of a desertification control project integrated with wind and solar power facilities in Horqin Right Wing Middle Banner of Hinggan League, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s burgeoning Green Electricity Certificate system is rapidly gaining recognition worldwide and…

Cranial Technologies makes China debut

US medical device maker Cranial Technologies is making its China debut at the China International Import Expo, aiming to tap into the country’s growing demand for advanced infant care solutions and make the country one of its most important international markets. Cranial Technologies has treated over 400,000 babies worldwide with its FDA-cleared DOC Band, the…

Pudong advances wider opening-up to attract global investors

[Photo by Gao Erqiang/China Daily] Pudong New Area in eastern Shanghai should advance institutional opening-up and enhance its business environment, to solidify its role as a pioneer of China’s socialist modernization and prime destination for investors across the globe, said officials and business executives at a promotion conference held on Thursday during the 8th China…