A person carrying a bag walks by a Zara store in Plaza de Espana in Madrid, Spain, June 11, 2025. REUTERS/Ana Beltran United States tariffs have been blamed for disappointing first-quarter sales figures released by the parent company of fashion giant Zara on Wednesday. Inditex fell short of market expectations for first-quarter sales and…
Pickles, fruit wines and other processed agricultural products with Chinese cultural characteristics from Meishan, Sichuan province, are gaining a foothold in broader international markets, blending traditions with modern innovation. Meishan, known as the “Granary of the Land of Abundance” for its rich agricultural produce, is home to a cluster of food processing enterprises. Jixiangju, a…
A view of two green building projects in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, in April 2024. WANG LUXIAN/FOR CHINA DAILY With the development of ESG(environmental, social and governance), China’s pursuit of its “dual-carbon” goals, and consumers’ rising awareness of sustainability, the green building industry has become a sunrise industry that is poised for significant growth as it gains…
A visitor looks at innovative products related to green and low-carbon housing at an architectural exposition in Nanjing, Jiangsu province, in April. WANG LUXIAN/FOR CHINA DAILY The green building industry, as a sunrise industry in China, has become so popular that ESG (environmental, social and governance)-related positions are springing up like mushrooms after rain. With demand…
Xia Fuliang, chairman of the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers, makes a speech at AICM’s annual general meeting in Shanghai in April. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] With China playing an increasingly vital role in the global chemical industry, the Association of International Chemical Manufacturers (AICM), a global industrial organization, released its new vision, mission and…
France’s proposed crackdown on ultra-fast fashion risks derailing billions of euros in trade with China, as experts accuse the bill of targeting Chinese e-commerce giants under the veneer of environmental concern. They made the comments as the bill, now under heated debate in the French National Assembly, claims to address the environmental footprint of…
A view of the Nansha Port of Guangzhou Port Group. The port company achieved an increase in cargo and container throughputs in the first five months of 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Guangzhou Port Group, one of the largest port operators in China, achieved an increase in cargo and container throughputs in the first five…
Chinese online education platform Xueersi rolled out a revamped AI programming curriculum recently, aiming to nurture a new generation of tech-savvy students as the country accelerates efforts to integrate artificial intelligence into education. The company unveiled its four-pronged upgrade to its programming education system, encompassing new tools, teaching methodologies, curriculum content, and learning formats. The…
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College graduates gather information at an employer’s stand during a job fair held in Chongqing, on June 10, 2025. [Photo/VCG] A nationwide campaign to support the employment of 2025 college graduates is underway from June to July, said a notice by the Ministry of Education on Tuesday. The campaign will focus on publicizing central and…