An employee from BrainCo showcases using intelligent bionic hands to practice calligraphy during the 135th China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, Guangdong province on April 15, 2024. LIU DAWEI/XINHUA On a weekday afternoon, Cai Yuqingyan waits outside a kindergarten gate. For most parents, the moment a child runs into their arms is entirely unremarkable.…
A patient undergoes rehabilitation treatment through mental control using a brain-computer interface device at a hospital in Chongqing on April 10. CHEN CHENG/XINHUA Inside a quiet rehabilitation ward in eastern China, a paralyzed patient stares intently at a plastic cup. He doesn’t move a muscle, yet a robotic, pneumatic glove encasing his paralyzed hand suddenly…
He Lifeng, China’s vice-premier and lead for China-United States economic and trade affairs, held a video call on Thursday evening with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, according to Xinhua News Agency. The two sides held candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges on implementing the important consensus reached by the two…
The lineup of Ninebot’s new electric two-wheeler models released this year. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Boosted by intelligent and targeted experience-driven growth, Chinese electric two-wheeled vehicle maker Ninebot’s cumulative shipments of smart electric two-wheelers in the Chinese market have exceeded 11 million units, its founder and chairman Gao Lufeng said at a product launch event…
Coca-Cola China Brands launch Year of the Horse fireworks can packaging. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Coca-Cola Company reported first-quarter results that exceeded market expectations, with revenue and profit rising on steady global demand and stronger momentum in emerging markets including China. Net revenue climbed 12 percent to $12.47 billion, beating analysts’ estimates of $12.23…
Chinese modern craft tea brand BASAO is aiming to enter premium dining and global lifestyle scenarios by offering a younger, more convenient approach to tea drinking. The brand showcased its modern approach to tea drinking during a recent food culture exchange program in Beijing, serving as the sole tea beverage partner of the event. BASAO…
[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China’s development experience is offering valuable insights for Global South countries seeking modernization paths suited to their own conditions, experts said on Wednesday. Their remarks came during a forum in Beijing marking the 10th anniversary of the Institute of South-South Cooperation and Development at Peking University. Established in 2016, the institute…
China’s four largest State-owned commercial banks sustained a stable and improving growth momentum in the first quarter, achieving a robust start to the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), according to earnings reports released on Wednesday. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China reported operating income of 230.37 billion yuan ($33.68 billion), up 8.27 percent year-on-year; net profit…
China’s top tax authority released new country-specific implementation guidance on global minimum tax rules on Wednesday, aimed at helping Chinese enterprises better navigate overseas tax compliance. The guidance — covering Denmark, Ireland, and the United Arab Emirates — aims to provide a systematic overview of global minimum tax frameworks, including legislative background, key provisions, and…
China Southern Airlines has agreed to buy 137 Airbus A320neo family aircraft in a deal worth about $21.4 billion at list prices, as the country’s largest carrier by fleet size accelerates fleet expansion and renewal to capture rising travel demand. China Southern said in a statement on April 29 that it and its majority-owned subsidiary,…