An aerial drone photo taken on Feb 26, 2025 shows a scene at the Hongxing shale gas field in Lichuan city, Enshi Tujia and Miao autonomous prefecture, Central China’s Hubei province. [Photo/Xinhua] China has certified a significant addition to its shale gas reserves with the official recognition of a shale gas field in the Jianghan…
China’s energy sector has experienced unprecedented growth during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, solidifying its position as a global leader in renewable energy and contributing significantly to global decarbonization efforts, said officials and industry experts. The speed and scale of China’s renewable energy capacity expansion during the past five years were “unprecedented”, Wang Hongzhi,…
People pose for photos outside the venue of the China International Big Data Industry Expo 2025 in Guiyang, Southwest China’s Guizhou province, Aug 28, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] China will take steps to accelerate the construction of high-quality data sets, and develop the data industry and artificial intelligence, which has been regarded as a main direction for…
Shoppers browse Pop Mart’s latest launch, THE MONSTERS Heart Code Mini Series, at a store in Beijing on Thursday. SONG JIARU/FOR CHINA DAILY On Thursday, collectible toys maker Pop Mart’s latest launch — THE MONSTERS Heart Code Mini Series, featuring a pocket-sized version of its iconic Labubu character — became an instant sensation. Released at…
China’s clear message to support the development of innovative drugs has buoyed the spirits of foreign pharmaceutical companies and reinforced their commitments to align their global R&D capabilities with China’s robust pharmaceutical ecosystem, said a senior executive. “We’ve received strong signal from the policymakers that they are keen to foster innovation in the pharmaceutical industry.…
Employees work at a vacuum flask production facility of Zhejiang Haers Vacuum Containers Co in Jinhua, Zhejiang province. [Photo provided to China Daily] Enterprises in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, are gaining a competitive edge globally, thanks to innovative green measures by the local power grid operator, as products with low-carbon labels take center stage in the…
China’s top private companies are betting big on innovation for growth, as they scale up their businesses and navigate mounting global economic uncertainties, according to a new report. The latest annual report on the top 500 private firms in China by the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (ACFIC) covers 6,379 Chinese private companies with…
An aerial drone photo shows a photovoltaic farm as part of the Ningxia-Hunan ±800 kV ultra-high voltage direct current transmission project in Zhongwei, Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region, June 29, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] China issued 236 million green electricity certificates (GECs) in July, covering 235,800 renewable energy projects, the National Energy Administration (NEA) has said.…
The LEGO Group has 450 stores in China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The LEGO Group posted solid growth in the first half of 2025, supported by a dynamic product portfolio and sustained investments across global markets. CEO Niels B. Christiansen highlighted the recovery in China, saying the company was “very happy with that development” as…
A livestreaming host promotes sales of home appliances in Qingdao, Shandong province. ZHANG YING/FOR CHINA DAILY SHENYANG — China on Thursday unveiled the latest rankings of its 500 largest private enterprises, with e-commerce giant JD.com claiming the top spot. The released data show that amid complex economic conditions, the Chinese private sector is leveraging innovation-driven…