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Huawei’s Harmony Intelligent Mobility surpasses 1.35m cumulative car deliveries

Yu Chengdong, Huawei’s executive director and chairman of its terminal business group, unveiled Shangjie’s new models. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Huawei announced on Wednesday that its smart car ecosystem Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance has made cumulative deliveries exceeding 1.35 million units. Huawei is partnering with carmakers to unveil new models under the Aito, Luxeed, Stelato,…

Xiong’an’s foreign trade surges to over 20b yuan in Q1

Xiong’an Customs officers inspect imported medical equipment at Xiong’an Xuanwu Hospital. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Foreign trade in Xiong’an New Area in North China’s Hebei province surged 17.6 times year-on-year to 20.55 billion yuan ($3 billion) in the first quarter of this year, driven by tailored customs services and faster clearance, local customs said on…

Covestro deepens China partnerships in robotics, flying cars at CHINAPLAS 2026

Visitors explore Covestro’s booth during the 38th International Exhibition on Plastics and Rubber Industries, also known as CHINAPLAS 2026, running from April 21 to 24 in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] German chemical manufacturer Covestro AG is forming alliances with Chinese partners in emerging fields such as robotics and flying cars, as China’s ascent on…

Beijing welcomes US tariff refunds: Ministry

An aerial drone photo taken on March 20, 2026 shows a container terminal of Taicang Port in East China’s Jiangsu province. [Photo/Xinhua] The latest US move to issue tariff refunds is a positive step toward correcting Washington’s erroneous practices, a spokeswoman for China’s Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday. At a news conference in Beijing,…

Chinese exporters woo global buyers with design and tech at Canton Fair

The second phase of the 139th Canton Fair covers household items, gifts and decorations, and building materials and furniture. It is ongoing in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province. [Photo by Qiu Quanlin/chinadaily.com.cn] Innovations in product design and technologies have helped Chinese export-oriented companies to better reach business orders with international buyers during the 139th…

China Eastern establishes Xinjiang branch to elevate regional aviation hub

China Eastern Air Holding Co Ltd officially launched a branch in Urumqi, Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on April 22. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China Eastern Air Holding Co Ltd officially launched a new branch in Urumqi, the capital of Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, on Wednesday. The move is expected to bolster the autonomous…

VW has ‘caught up’ in China, says CEO

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Brand CEO Thomas Schaefer presents the ID. Aura T6 in Beijing on April 8, 2026. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Volkswagen has “caught up” in key capabilities in China’s fast-accelerating electric and intelligent vehicle transition, as the German automaker enters what it calls a “delivery mode” year. “Chinese market has changed and a…

Investors get set for RMB nickel futures

Trading in yuan-denominated nickel futures and options officially opened to overseas investors on Tuesday, marking another major step forward in the internationalization of China’s derivatives market, said experts and industry leaders. This will facilitate the development of China’s strategic emerging industries and help to optimize the global pricing system, they added. As Shanghai Futures Exchange’s…

Private sector in Gansu thrives on quality growth

Gansu’s private sector economy is undergoing a profound shift from scale expansion to higher quality and efficiency, as the province places “new quality productive forces” at the core of its development strategy. Guo Qizhi, chairman of the Gansu Federation of Industry and Commerce, said the most notable change during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25)…