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China delivers first C909 medical aircraft for emergency and rescue missions

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The first C909 medical aircraft — a specialized derivative of China’s domestically developed regional jet — was delivered to China Flying-Dragon General Aviation Co Ltd in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Tuesday. The handover marks a significant step forward in the serialized development of homegrown commercial aircraft. The aircraft will be used for missions including emergency…

China responds to Mexico’s planned tariff hikes

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Yantian Port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, bustles with activity in April. [Photo by He Shaoping/For China Daily] China will take necessary measures to firmly safeguard its legitimate rights and interests in response to Mexico’s planned tariffs, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday. A ministry spokesperson made the remarks in response to media reports that…

Horizon unveils European headquarters in Munich

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Horizon Robotics’ booth is seen at the ongoing IAA in Munich, Germany. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Horizon Robotics, China’s leading smart driving technology firm, announced on Monday the establishment of its European headquarters in Munich, Germany, marking a pivotal step in localizing its global operations. The company made the announcement at the IAA, where it…

Airport expo launched in Guangzhou

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International cooperation and technological innovation were highlighted during an expo and conference launched in Guangzhou, Guangdong province on Monday. Representatives from over 170 airports in 70-plus countries and regions, and those of more than 190 civil aviation-related enterprises, are attending the 2025 International Airport Expo and the 10th China Airport Service Conference, taking place from…

China to remain world’s top textile manufacturer, German executive says

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Visitors check out products during the 2025 autumn edition of the Intertextile Shanghai Apparel Fabrics trade fair held in Shanghai on Sept 3, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China will remain the world’s leading textile producer, driven by higher quality standards, design innovation and the rapid use of artificial intelligence, said a German business executive.…

China drives over 30% of global manufacturing growth during 2021-2025

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BEIJING — China’s manufacturing value-added output is expected to have increased by more than 8 trillion yuan (about $1.13 trillion) during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), contributing over 30 percent of global growth, an official said on Tuesday. China has maintained its position as the world’s largest manufacturer for 15 straight years, Li Lecheng,…

Sanofi’s innovative diabetes injection Tzield wins approval in China

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Sanofi’s Tzield is exhibited during the China International Import Expo held in Shanghai in November 2023. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi announced recently that its Tzield has been approved by China’s National Medical Products Administration. The innovative injection, which is used for postponing the onset of stage 3 type 1 diabetes in…

Renovating historic buildings in Shanghai and preserving original way of life

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Tianzifang, part of the neighborhoods of Shikumen in Shanghai, showcases the city’s artistic spirit, transforming itself into a vibrant hub for creativity. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Amid the country’s growing urbanization, Shanghai — often dubbed an “Enchanted City” where East meets West and where modernity intertwines with history — needs to handle renovating its historic…

Starbucks says it is creating ‘interest-community hubs’

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Starbucks China on Tuesday announced a partnership with the Chinese lifestyle-sharing app Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, application, to launch the exclusive “interest-community space” program, aiming to better engage with the country’s booming interest-based communities. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Starbucks China on Tuesday announced a partnership with the Chinese lifestyle-sharing app Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, application, to launch…