Ganzhou International Inland Port [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Jiangxi’s imports and exports with countries participating in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) reached 265.82 billion yuan ($38.92 billion) in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 13.9 percent and accounting for 55.1 percent of the province’s total foreign trade volume over the same period. The once-landlocked…
Volant Aerotech, a Shanghai-based electric air taxi maker, announced on Monday that it closed a $300 million Series C funding round. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Volant Aerotech, a Shanghai-based electric air taxi maker, announced on Monday that it closed a $300 million Series C funding round. This round was led by Stone Venture, headquartered in Dubai,…
Construction of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area is among the top priorities for the economic and social development of Guangdong province during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), according to a newly announced plan. Released by local authorities on Tuesday, the plan sets out 22 indicators across economic development, innovation-driven growth, people’s well-being, urban…
[PHOTO/CHINA BOUND] Lushan Mountain in Jiujiang is a UNESCO World Heritage site celebrated for its natural beauty and cultural depth. Among its iconic sights is… Read More »Lushan Mountain, Jiujiang, Jiangxi – Chinadaily.com.cn
Li Ruxue (first from right), Zhao Sifan (second from right), and fellow volunteers and staff from the Shan Shui Conservation Center (SSCC) explore the breathtaking… Read More »Living with nature in Metog
Li Ruxue (first from right), Zhao Sifan (second from right), and fellow volunteers and staff from the Shan Shui Conservation Center (SSCC) explore the breathtaking… Read More »Living with nature in Metog
Profits at China’s major industrial firms maintained solid growth in the first quarter despite a complex economic environment, with equipment manufacturing and high-tech sectors reporting strong gains, official data showed on Monday. Industrial enterprises with an annual main business revenue of at least 20 million yuan ($2.82 million) saw their total profits rise 15.5 percent…
BEIJING — China’s wholesale and retail sectors posted steady growth in the first quarter of 2026, providing solid support for building a strong domestic market, the Ministry of Commerce said Monday. From January to March, the added value of China’s wholesale and retail trade grew 4.1 percent year-on-year to 3.5 trillion yuan (about $510.4 billion),…
A wave of criticism from Chinese online users has pushed French fashion label Lemaire to issue a public apology, after a fragrance campaign was widely condemned as culturally insensitive. The controversy centers on visuals promoting Lemaire’s “Objets Senteur” collection, a line of home fragrance objects. Campaign images featuring braided forms paired with long garments and…
Resale listings for a Labubu-themed refrigerator have surged to nearly double its retail price days before its official debut. On secondary online marketplace Xianyu, some early listings for the limited-edition fridge have climbed to nearly 10,000 yuan ($1,465), up from the official retail price of 5,999 yuan. Chinese collectibles giant Pop Mart announced on April…