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Gen Z discovers Rizhao: Surprises in ‘City of Vitality’

A group of Gen Z visitors from more than 10 countries — including the United States, Germany, Russia, Myanmar, Madagascar and South Africa — has embarked on an immersive journey through the coastal city of Rizhao in East China’s Shandong province.From cutting-edge maritime hubs and rich culture heritage to pioneering industrial innovations, these young global…

China urges OECD to avoid politicizing research after criticisms on industrial subsidies

China urged the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on Thursday to pursue research in an objective manner and avoid politicizing or instrumentalizing reports in a way that harms its own credibility, according to the Ministry of Commerce. The Paris-based organization released a report on Monday claiming that Chinese companies receive the largest amount of…

Smart cargo terminal begins operating at Shanghai airport

A smart cargo terminal operated by Shanghai Smargo Logistics Services was put into operation at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Wednesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A smart cargo terminal operated by Shanghai Smargo Logistics Services, a joint venture by Shanghai Airport (Group) Co Ltd and the China Eastern Air Holding Co Ltd, was put into operation…

Smart cargo terminal begins operating at Shanghai airport

A smart cargo terminal operated by Shanghai Smargo Logistics Services was put into operation at Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Wednesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A smart cargo terminal operated by Shanghai Smargo Logistics Services, a joint venture by Shanghai Airport (Group) Co Ltd and the China Eastern Air Holding Co Ltd, was put into operation…

Big city home sales displaying vigor

Pedestrians walk past a real estate intermediary shop in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY The early spring recovery in China’s housing market has extended into May, as the country’s largest cities are reporting record-high transactions in the existing home market. Despite uncertainty over a lasting recovery, the strong transaction volumes in major urban markets — including Beijing,…

Solid foundation helps nation’s cosmetics industry bloom

Visitors get to know products from Proya at its exhibition stand during the China Beauty Expo in Shanghai on May 14, 2025. CHINA DAILY The country’s beauty market is witnessing an increase of domestic brands that are consolidating their positions and driving sector growth, according to industry reports. Data from the China Association of Fragrance…

Foreign luxury firms see China sales surge

People check out Coach handbags during the eighth China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 6. Coach is a brand owned by US-based luxury company Tapestry. GAO YANG/FOR CHINA DAILY A string of upbeat earnings reports from global luxury and lifestyle apparel companies show that Chinese shoppers are returning to premium spending, boosted by…

Solid foundation helps nation’s cosmetics industry bloom

Visitors get to know products from Proya at its exhibition stand during the China Beauty Expo in Shanghai on May 14, 2025. CHINA DAILY The country’s beauty market is witnessing an increase of domestic brands that are consolidating their positions and driving sector growth, according to industry reports. Data from the China Association of Fragrance…

Rare disease seen as innovation frontier

Doctors provide rare disease medical consultation at a free clinic in Guiyang, Guizhou province. TAO LIANG/XINHUA China’s rare disease sector is entering a strategic window for biomedical innovation, as the country’s expanding diagnosis network and relatively large unmet medical needs create new momentum for drug development, clinical translation and payment support mechanisms, a top rare…

Merck launches innovation center in Shenzhen

Merck, a major science and technology company, started operations of a new innovation and collaboration center in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Monday. This center is dedicated to serving the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area by uniting efforts from government, industry and academia to foster technological breakthroughs on a global scale. “It’s not just an innovation…