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New models rev up sales for domestic automakers

XPeng showcases the P7+ at the 2025 Auto Shanghai on April 23. CAO YINGYING/CHINA DAILY Major carmakers in China saw an upward trajectory in April, a trend analysts say would continue with the slew of models unveiled at the Auto Shanghai to hit the market one after another in the following months. Nationwide passenger car retail…

In the era of AI, smart tech dismantles language barriers

A purchaser talks with an exhibitor at a baggage booth at the 137th China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province, May 5, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Some 22 years ago, I worked part-time as an interpreter, accompanying an Indian businessman visiting the Canton Fair, then a must-attend event for global buyers that only…

New measures expected to further bolster private sector

This photo taken from Jingshan Hill on Aug 12, 2024 shows the skyscrapers of the central business district (CBD) on a sunny day in Beijing. [Photo/Xinhua] China is accelerating steps to roll out new measures to bolster the private sector following the adoption of the nation’s first law to promote the private economy, with plans…

China ramps up efforts to promote private sector

This photo taken from Jingshan Hill on Aug 12, 2024 shows the skyscrapers of the central business district (CBD) on a sunny day in Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – China is rolling out a series of measures to boost the development of its private sector, officials said at a press conference held by…

Upcoming China-US trade talks to be based on mutual respect

A drone view shows shipping containers from China at the Port of Los Angeles in Wilmington, California, Feb 4, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] China reiterated on Thursday that trade talks with the United States later this week must be grounded in “mutual respect, equal consultation and mutual benefit”, without confirming whether a “phase-two agreement” between Beijing and…

Shanghai launches flight changing trial service

A C919 aircraft arrives at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on July 29, 2024. [YIN LIQIN/CHINA NEWS SERVICE] Passengers are now able to change their flight tickets between different carriers while flying between the Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and the Beijing Capital International Airport after a new service was put into trial operation on Tuesday (May…

Humanoids in factories share knowledge as they learn

UBTech Robotics’ Walker S1 humanoid robots work at Chinese automaker Geely’s Zeekr 5G smart factory in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, in March. CHINA DAILY In the sprawling assembly lines of Chinese automaker Geely’s Zeekr 5G smart factory in Ningbo, Zhejiang province, a new generation of workers is quietly revolutionizing manufacturing. Standing 172 centimeters tall with a…

Corning to invest $500 million to expand presence in China

Corning’s logo is seen during an expo in Beijing on Nov 28, 2024. [Photo/VCG] United States-based materials science company Corning Incorporated plans to invest another $500 million in China this year, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to what it calls its most important overseas market, despite ongoing geopolitical and economic headwinds. “This year marks the milestone…

Nestle aims to tap into high-quality coffee experiences

Nestle Coffee’s booth at Bakery China 2024 in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY Global food and drink company Nestle is doubling down on its coffee strategy in China, aiming to capture the growing appetite for diverse and high-quality coffee experiences among Chinese consumers. Jiang Haiying, senior vice-president of Nestle Greater China Region and head of the coffee business…

CreateAI releases white paper on AI-driven animation production

Chinese artificial intelligence technology company CreateAI Holdings Inc on Wednesday released a white paper on the application and development of multimodal generative technology in animation production. The white paper provides a comprehensive analysis of 2D and 3D animation production workflow, detailing the transformative impact of multimodal generative technology across critical stages, including scriptwriting, storyboarding and…