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China opposes inclusion of Chinese companies on Japan’s export control list

A cargo ship carrying foreign trade containers drives out of Qingdao Port in Qingdao, East China’s Shandong province, on May 12. YU FANGPING/FOR CHINA DAILY China strongly objects to Japan placing Chinese entities on its export control list and urges Japan to immediately cease the erroneous practice, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said…

AI spurs gene therapy, drug development

From the discovery of novel drug candidates to the delivery of advanced genetic therapies, enterprises are beginning to show how artificial intelligence can generate breakthroughs that may reshape the global pharmaceutical landscape. As AI shifts from concept to clinical testing in life sciences, China is emerging as one of the strongest drivers of this transformation.…

Craftsman turns unique hobby into best seller

Pi Linjun, a local artisan in Ezhou, at work. FILE PHOTO In one corner of China (Ezhou) Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park in Hubei province, an artisan’s meticulous craft catches the eyes of international buyers. On a pedestal stands an intricately created mecha robot, seemingly crafted with the precision of a 3D printer. However, 3D-printers weren’t…

Consumer electronics firms building ecosystem-driven growth worldwide

Consumers browse electronics at a Xiaomi store in Seoul on June 25. CHRIS JUNG/NURPHOTO/GETTY IMAGES Chinese consumer electronics brands are shifting from battling for market share to building ecosystem-driven growth worldwide, with diversified product categories and emerging technologies reshaping their global expansion, according to experts. “Chinese consumer electronics brands are steadily increasing their market share,…

GBA sees major urban rail expansion

Passengers line up to board a train at a metro station along Shenzhen Metro Line 16 in Guangdong province on Sunday. CHINA DAILY The recent expansion of Shenzhen’s metro system in Guangdong province, highlighted by the opening of two new lines, provided new references for efficient urban rail construction in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay…

Smart tech underlined for stronger e-commerce

Exhibitors promote products through livestreaming during the China Cross-Border E-Commerce Fair (Autumn) in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Aug 15. CHEN CHUHONG/CHINA NEWS SERVICE The cross-border e-commerce sector, which increasingly relies on artificial intelligence, must address critical challenges in the areas of governance, standards and compliance to support its robust global growth, leading experts said in Shenzhen,…

China seen as hub for drug innovation

AstraZeneca’s booth is seen during an expo in Beijing in September. [Photo/VCG] China is rapidly emerging as a powerhouse for innovative drug development, a significant shift in the global pharmaceutical landscape from once primarily being seen as a demand market and a site for clinical trials to now a source of groundbreaking scientific research and…

HP eyes reshaping print future in China

HP Inc is stepping up efforts to tap into China’s printing market, while positioning the country as an indispensable hub for its manufacturing and innovation, a senior executive said. In an exclusive interview with China Daily, Anneliese Olson, president of imaging, printing, and solutions at HP, delivered a strong reaffirmation of the company’s long-term commitment…

Landlocked city now export powerhouse

A view of China (Ezhou) Cross-border E-commerce Industrial Park. CHINA DAILY Ezhou is not a coastal trading port. It has no bustling harbor or long tradition of container terminals being sent around the world. Yet in the middle of Central China’s Hubei province, a different kind of gateway is rising. At its heart is the…

German heating firm opens R&D site in Wuxi

By launching a brand new Asia-Pacific research and development and manufacturing site in Wuxi, East China’s Jiangsu province, German heating unit manufacturer Vaillant is demonstrating its commitment of “in China, for the world”. The newly launched base is the only R&D and manufacturing site of Vaillant outside Europe, mainly producing core categories such as wall-hung…