China will step up the input of central fiscal funds to support the construction of data infrastructure and make full use of ultra-long-term special treasury bonds to accelerate the building of architecture related to national data infrastructure, said the National Data Administration, the country’s top data governance regulator. Experts said the country’s latest move to…
Legoland Shanghai Resort will open on July 5. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Legoland Shanghai Resort, set to be the world’s largest Legoland at its opening, will officially open to visitors on July 5, announced Merlin Entertainments on Wednesday. “Announcing the grand opening date is a major milestone for Legoland Shanghai Resort,” said John Jakobsen, chief…
Chinese app developers are showcasing their talents at the Swift Student Challenge, a global coding competition for students organized by Apple Inc. Xu Tianyu, a senior student at Shanghai Institute of Technology, said her Swift Playgrounds project SignBridge, aims to address communication barriers between hearing-impaired and hearing individuals in campus environments. “My university is the…
Investors check share prices at a securities brokerage in Shanghai. [Photo/China News Service] BEIJING — Most companies listed on China’s A-share market delivered robust performance last year, underscoring the vitality and resilience of the world’s second-largest economy. As of Tuesday, 5,304 firms listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges had released their financial reports…
A view of the booth of Suzano during an expo in Shanghai. [PHOTO/CHINA DAILY] China has the “perfect recipe for success” and is well prepared to face challenges amid global uncertainties, continuing to bring stability and confidence in business expansion, investment and technological innovation, said a senior executive. Pablo Machado, global executive vice-president of China…
A technician monitors energy storage equipment in Yibin, Sichuan province, in December. Zhuang Geer / for China Daily Leveraging its dominant position in electric vehicles, lithium batteries and solar panel manufacturing, China is now strategically positioned to tap into new-type energy storage as a key driver of economic expansion and energy security, said industry experts…
Nathan Flowerday, chairman of Zespri. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Zespri, a cooperative of kiwi fruit growers in New Zealand, is eyeing deeper penetration and sustained long-term growth in China, reaffirming its confidence in the world’s second-largest economy despite a sluggish global outlook. As Chinese consumers increasingly prioritize health and premium-quality produce, Zespri expects its China…
A courier packages flowers at Dounan Flower Market in Kunming, Southwest China’s Yunnan province, Jan 22, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – China’s postal and express delivery sector handled more than 4.8 billion parcels during the just-concluded May Day holiday period, marking year-on-year growth of over 20 percent, according to data released by the State Post Bureau…
Laizhou Distillery (left) in Chengdu, Sichuan province, has emerged as a powerhouse in China’s burgeoning whisky industry. Today, it accounts for roughly 80 percent of China’s whisky production and oak barrel supply (right). [Photo/China Daily] In the eastern outskirts of Anshun, Guizhou province, where mist clings to the lush hillsides and the scent of damp…
Three new direct routes connecting Shanghai and European destinations, namely Geneva, Milan, and Copenhagen, will be launched in coming months by China Eastern Airlines, which will expand the airline’s European network to 15 cities, announced the Shanghai-based carrier on May 8. The Shanghai-Geneva flight will launch on June 16 and operate every Monday, Wednesday, Friday…