China’s industrial production maintained its solid growth momentum in July, with value-added output from major industrial enterprises rising 5.7 percent year-on-year and 0.38 percent month-on-month, driven by strong performances in equipment manufacturing and high-tech sectors, which expanded by 8.4 percent and 9.3 percent respectively, official data showed on Friday. Figures released by the National Bureau…
A plate of food from different regions in Africa.[Photo provided by Tareq Zahir/China Daily ] Work ended early one Friday evening. I was wondering where to go… Read More »No such thing as free dinner? Plenty to chew on
Xiaomi Corp’s breakneck entry into China’s competitive and fast-growing electric vehicle market is hitting a reputational speed bump. The smartphone maker-turned-EV upstart is drawing a backlash from buyers over aggressive payment demands and misleading product claims, threatening to dent momentum after a record-setting launch year. Since late July, Xiaomi has been demanding full payment for…
Visitors watch a robot working at a popcorn stand at the 2025 World AI Conference in Shanghai in July. FANG ZHE/XINHUA BEIJING — With two taps on a screen, soft music plays, and a robotic arm begins to massage. “So comfortable,” a guest smiles. “I could lie here all day.” This is no ordinary machine.…
WUHAN — At 3 am, the only sound Ding Yuankai can hear is the gentle splash of oars slicing through a pond in Qianjiang, a city in Central China’s Hubei province. With a flashlight strapped to his wrist and clad in waterproof overalls, Ding sets off in his small boat to begin his daily routine.…
The Shanghai Expo Culture Park unveiled a night tour program in August, transforming the venue into a vibrant evening destination that combines illuminated gardens, artistic… Read More »Culture park immerses visitors in illuminating nighttime activities
A view of the booth of Geovis Technology Co Ltd during an expo in Nanchang, Jiangxi province. CHINA DAILY China is accelerating investment in the new and fast-growing space information — or “space computing” — sector which it sees as a future trillion-yuan driver of economic growth, with leading firms joining forces to develop the futuristic…
Chinese consumer brands are rapidly expanding into the US market, covering a wide range of sectors including toys, fashion, beauty, and beverages. Among them are brands including Pop Mart, Miniso, Heytea, Urban Revivo and Luckin Coffee. These brands are steadily increasing their influence through innovative business models, competitive pricing and savvy marketing strategies. (Reporting/Video:Bilin Lin)…
A charging station for new energy vehicles in Chuzhou, Anhui province, on July 28. SONG WEIXING/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s economy is demonstrating a powerful recovery, with daily power usage recently reaching a record high 1.5 billion kilowatt-hours, which industry experts believe is a clear testament to the vitality and resilience of the world’s second-largest economy.…
China has achieved a significant milestone in shale gas exploration with the discovery of a new large-scale deep shale gas field with proven reserves exceeding 100 billion cubic meters in the country’s southwestern region. With newly proven geological reserves of 124.59 billion cubic meters, the discovery is expected to boost domestic energy security and spur…