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Nubia unveils latest AI-powered smartphone

Nubia Technology unveils its latest intelligence-powered handset. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] In a bid to grab a bigger slice of the pie in the highly competitive consumer electronics market, Chinese smartphone manufacturer Nubia Technology has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence-powered smartphone, the Z80 Ultra, as the company relies on technological innovation to attract more customers.…

Shanghai’s Baoshan posts strong growth during 14th Five-Year Plan period

Shanghai’s Baoshan district saw higher-quality economic growth during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25). [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Shanghai’s Baoshan district saw higher-quality economic growth during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), with 2024 GDP exceeding 210 billion yuan ($29.5 billion) and industrial output reaching 260 billion yuan, officials said on Thursday at a news…

Guangdong unveils three-year AI manufacturing plan

Guangdong province has unveiled a three-year action plan to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing, aiming to turn the southern economic powerhouse into a global model for “AI + industry” integration. The provincial government recently formulated and issued the Action Plan for High-Quality Development of Manufacturing Industry Empowered by Artificial Intelligence in Guangdong…

Omdia exec: China’s premium smartphone market thriving amid rising competition

China’s high-end smartphone market has yet to show any signs of reaching its growth ceiling, with both market share and shipment value continuing to rise, according to global technology research and advisory firm Omdia. However, the leading positions of certain manufacturers are being challenged, with the direction of change in this landscape likely to be…

A&F expands China footprint with upgraded retail concept

Abercrombie & Fitch Co, or A&F, the United States-based apparel and accessories retailer, will open a new concept store in Shanghai in 2026 as part of its broader expansion strategy in China, according to a senior executive. The New Albany, Ohio-headquartered company will also step up its presence in key first and second-tier cities, including…

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng to have trade talks with US in Malaysia on Oct 24-27

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, will lead a delegation to Malaysia from Oct 24 to 27 to hold economic and trade consultations with the US side, China’s Ministry of Commerce announced Thursday.The two sides will hold consultations on important issues in…

Huitong’s bamboo industry drives local growth

Workers process bamboo shoots at Hunan Lyudi High-tech Agriculture and Forestry Development Co. [Photo by Hou Liqiang/chinadaily.com.cn] Yang Peiru’s WeChat Moments this year has been dominated by recruiting advertisements for his bamboo shoots processing company in Huitong county, Hunan province. One post said, “Emergency! Tonight. Need seven or eight temporary workers for packing. Both men…

Inside Scania’s mega factory in China

Have you ever been to a truck mega factory? What it looks like inside? China Daily invites Scania’s CEO Christian Levin to give you an exclusive tour of the Sweden company’s Rugao Industrial Hub, a mega factory on commercial vehicles that opened operations on Oct 15 in Ruguo city, Jiangsu province. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please…

Shanghai’s foreign trade up 5.4% in Jan-Sept

SHANGHAI — Shanghai’s imports and exports totaled 3.34 trillion yuan ($470.7 billion) in the first three quarters of 2025, up 5.4 percent year-on-year, local customs authorities said on Wednesday. The growth rate increased by 0.9 percentage points compared to the Jan-Aug period. Exports in the first nine months climbed 11.3 percent to 1.48 trillion yuan,…