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Economy expected to maintain steady pace

China’s economy is expected to maintain steady momentum in the second half of the year amid continuous policy support, with international institutions’ raised growth forecasts reflecting strengthened confidence in the world’s second-largest economy, economists and analysts said. With the country’s top leadership having clearly signaled consistent macro policy support to sustain the economic rally, they…

AI visionaries converge in Shanghai to chart the future of innovation

Industry leaders in artificial intelligence gather for a roundtable discussion on July 27, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), focusing on China’s pivotal role in shaping the global AI landscape. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Industry leaders in artificial intelligence gathered for a roundtable discussion on July 27, during the World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC), focusing…

Liuyang fireworks ignite Hunan’s night economy

Liuyang in Hunan province holds fireworks shows on holidays, captivating numerous tourists. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] This summer, Liuyang in Hunan province has set the night sky ablaze with its creative fireworks displays, captivating numerous tourists. Known as the hometown of fireworks in China, Liuyang, a county-level city under the jurisdiction of Changsha, has been…

AI expo in Suzhou showcases cutting-edge products, applications

The 2025 Artificial Intelligence Product and Application Expo, packed with eye-catching technology showcases, took place in Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou, Jiangsu province, from July 28 to 30. The three-day event focused on hot topics such as embodied intelligence, digital-intelligent transformation, and industrial AI. It featured keynote speeches, forums, exhibitions, and new product launches, building bridges…

Changan sets global top 10 goal by 2030

China Changan Auto Group is aiming to break into the world’s top 10 carmakers by the end of the decade, following its transformation into a centrally owned enterprise. “Our mission is clear — to build a world-class automotive group with proprietary core technologies and global competitiveness,” said Zhu Huarong, chairman of China Changan Auto Group,…

Chinese humanoid robot startup AgiBot eyes global market

AgiBot, China’s highest-valued embodied intelligence startup with a valuation of 15 billion yuan ($2.1 billion), and operator of Shanghai’s first dedicated mass-production facility for humanoid robots, is stepping up its push to explore overseas markets Yao Maoqing, a partner of AgiBot and president of its embodied intelligence business unit, said the company is actively establishing…