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Polestar setbacks mount as costs surge

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A logo of Polestar is pictured on a car at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China 2024, in Beijing, April 25, 2024. [Photo/Agencies] Swedish electric vehicle maker Polestar reported a wider loss for the second quarter after tariffs and intensifying price pressure led to an impairment charge on its Polestar 3, sending its…

AI injects new dynamism to nation’s consumption, trade

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This photo taken on Feb 21, 2024 shows a multilingual product introduction video using AI technology at Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, East China’s Zhejiang province. [Photo/Xinhua] Several months ago, I had an opportunity to interview some exporters in Zhejiang province, who leveraged the fast-developing artificial intelligence technology on e-commerce platforms to boost sales…

Aging population sparks need for medical escorts, hospital aides

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A staff member takes care of an elderly at a nursing home in Rizhao, East China’s Shandong province, on May 25. GUO XULEI/XINHUA BEIJING — On an early morning in August, a woman surnamed Li was waiting at the entrance of a top-tier hospital in Beijing for a hired medical escort who would provide her with…

China facing up to climate challenges with green transformation

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In the face of increasingly severe global climate challenges, China is pushing forward its green and low-carbon transformation with firm, steady steps towards carbon peaking and carbon neutrality. China is responding to climate change by evolving and innovating, demonstrating its sense of responsibility and its eagerness to take on challenges in global climate governance. China’s…

Sartorius to strengthen support for local biopharma innovation

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Wang Xuyu, general manager of Sartorius China, addresses a summit held in Shanghai on Thursday as part of a series of events to mark the German company’s 30 years of operations in the China market. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] German life sciences group Sartorius will leverage its local roots and global network to better support Chinese…

4.34 million under temporary protection in July

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1 in 6 deaths of young people due to suicide in 2022

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In 2022, 5 017 young people aged 15-29 years died in the EU as a result of intentional self-harm. Compared with 2011, it indicates a decrease of 20% (- 1 248 deaths). Data show that in this age group of 15-29 years, more than 1 in 6 deaths were registered as intentional self-harm, while for…

Intangible bonds: China’s service trade powers global growth

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China’s service trade maintained steady growth in the first half of 2025, with total imports and exports reaching 3.89 trillion yuan ($544.9 billion), up 8 percent year-on-year. Driving innovation and creating connections, China’s service trade is not just growing—it’s shaping a more integrated and prosperous global marketplace. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor

EU agricultural output prices up 5.6%

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China’s manufacturing to add 8 trillion yuan during 14th Five-Year Plan period

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China’s manufacturing sector is expected to add 8 trillion yuan ($1.1 trillion) in value during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021–25), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said on Tuesday. From 2020 to 2024, the country’s total industrial added value rose from 31.3 trillion yuan to 40.5 trillion yuan, while manufacturing added value increased…