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China’s robotics company showcases new tech at CES

Wisson Robotics showcases an array of universal soft robotics technology and products during the 2025 CES. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese robotics company Wisson Robotics showcased an array of universal soft robotics technology and products during the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show, the world’s premier tech show, in Las Vegas, United States. A series of drones…

US sanctions, containment, suppression will not hinder China’s progress: ministry

BEIJING — The Biden administration’s sanctions, containment and suppression will not impede China’s progress, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said on Wednesday. Such measures, instead, will only bolster China’s confidence and capabilities in self-reliance and technological innovation, the MOC said. Under the pretext of national security, the Biden administration has intensified its trade restrictions against…

Trichet ‘confident’ on EU-China deal

Former European Central Bank head believes problems can be overcome with talks China’s ongoing efforts to reform and open up its domestic market will benefit the country and the rest of the world, according to former European Central Bank President Jean-Claude Trichet. This month marks the 40th anniversary of the official launch of China’s reform…

CITIC plant in Morocco gets Africa’s first Lighthouse Factory tag

An automated production line at the CITIC Dicastal Morocco plant, Africa’s first Lighthouse Factory. CHINA DAILY CITIC Dicastal’s Morocco plant has been recognized as Africa’s first “Lighthouse Factory”, marking a major milestone in the continent’s adoption of intelligent manufacturing. The recognition by the World Economic Forum on Tuesday highlights the Chinese company’s efforts to advance…

China reports active trade with BRI countries in 2024: commerce ministry

BEIJING — China’s trade in goods with Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) partner countries hit 22.1 trillion yuan ($3.07 trillion) in 2024, the Ministry of Commerce said on Wednesday. Nearly 54 percent of China’s imports came from BRI partner countries last year, as China’s super-large market has been providing development opportunities for nations around the…

Need to get in shape? There’s an app for that

Millions using online platforms to support athletic lifestyles Liu Ya, a 28-year-old manager at a public relations agency in Beijing, switches on her phone and opens a fitness app. With just a few taps, she has registered for her weekly barre class, a program that involves using a handrail that provides support for various types…

China raises key parameter to facilitate cross-border financing

Headquarters of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, is pictured in Beijing, China. [Photo/Agencies] China raised the macro-prudential adjustment parameter for cross-border financing of corporates and financial institutions to 1.75 from 1.5 on Monday, this move will help boost confidence in the yuan, China’s currency, experts said. The People’s Bank of China,…

China’s trade-in program boosts consumer goods sales by over 1.3t yuan

BEIJING — The sales revenue of consumer goods under China’s policy-backed trade-in program has surpassed 1.3 trillion yuan ($180.85 billion), data from China’s Ministry of Commerce showed on Wednesday. Green and smart products are in high demand, with retail sales of new energy vehicles increasing more than 40 percent in 2024, according to the ministry.…

AI to perk up consumer electronics sector

Attendees visit the booth of BOE to understand the company’s plans for smart cars during the 2025 CES in Las Vegas, the United States, on Jan 7. ZENG HUI/XINHUA Intelligent terminal devices powered by artificial intelligence are expected to become a key growth driver for the global consumer electronics industry going forward, industry experts said.…

First energy law seen empowering network

CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY China’s first energy law, which took effect on Jan 1, marks a milestone in the country’s energy transition. It signifies the establishment of a foundational legal framework for the energy sector with the energy law as its cornerstone, supported by specific laws such as the electricity law, coal law, renewable energy law…