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Unmanned cargo aircraft completes landmark farm-to-city flight

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The 2-ton class eVTOL carrying the 200 kilograms of blueberry juice and SF Express parcels on Wednesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A Chinese-developed unmanned electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft successfully completed its first inter-city cargo flight on Wednesday, transporting fresh agricultural products to the city of Hefei. The 2-ton CarryAll V2000CG cargo aircraft,…

Columbia seeks stronger foothold in China’s outdoor market

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Participants run along a mountain trail in Chongli, Hebei province, during Columbia’s hike party on September 13, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Driven by growing interest in sports and outdoor activities in China, Columbia Sportswear Co, the United States-based outerwear, footwear and gear brand, plans to attract more young consumers within the country through immersive…

European Business in China Position Paper 2025 More Aspirational Than Realistic

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EUCCC’s headline recommendation to let market forces play the decisive role conflicts with China’s current policy mix.Party leaders may say so in official statements, but in practice policy prioritises self-reliance, state-led industrial policy, dual circulation, export controls, localisation and SOE primacy. For now, the Chamber’s recommendation remains, in our view, wishful thinking.Belt and Road is…

Japanese ortho-k lens maker expands local production in China

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Alpha Wuxi in Wuxi National Hi-Tech District, Wuxi, East China’s Jiangsu province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Alpha Wuxi, a subsidiary of Japanese orthokeratology lens manufacturer Alpha Corporation, is boosting its operations in China as part of the company’s strategy to prioritize its largest market. Registered in 2020 in Wuxi National Hi-Tech District (WND), Alpha Wuxi…

China expands data pilot zones to boost market-based reforms

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China will intensify efforts to support comprehensive data element pilot zones in launching pioneering initiatives across more fields and explore new approaches to advance the capitalization of data, the National Data Administration (NDA), the country’s top data governance regulator, said. Luan Jie, spokesperson and deputy head of the NDA’s policy and planning department, said a…

Nation ramps up efforts in shale gas discovery to enhance energy security

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Fuxing oilfield in the Sichuan Basin, the first shale oilfield in the country’s southwestern region. [Photo/Sinopec] China is intensifying its shale gas development efforts as a cornerstone of its strategy to enhance energy security and facilitate a transition toward cleaner energy sources, with recent breakthroughs underscoring the nation’s advancements in unlocking unconventional gas reserves. China’s…

Advanced robotics on display at World Manufacturing Convention

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Share – WeChat A band of human robots performs at the 2025 World Manufacturing Convention in Hefei, East China’s Anhui province, Sept 20, 2025. Featuring a theme of “Intelligent Manufacturing for a Better Future,” the 2025 WMC runs from Sept 20 to 23, and is attended by more than 1,000 guests from over 40 countries…

New rules to ensure steady market growth, says ministry

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Lines of cars made in China await loading for export in a port in Anhui province on Sept 18. XIAO BENXIANG/FOR CHINA DAILY China will boost consumption and improve regulations to ensure steady and high-quality growth of the automobile industry as it faces challenges such as disorderly competition during rapid development, officials noted at an…

Francis Gurry: China advances global digital cultural preservation cooperation

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Francis Gurry, vice-chair of the World Internet Conference (WIC) and former director general of the World Intellectual Property Organization, said that digital innovation is playing an essential role in maintaining continuity between the past, present, and future in this rapidly evolving world driven by technological advances.Gurry made the remarks during an interview on the sidelines…