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China’s highways to see record-high EV charging volume during Spring Festival holiday

Charging piles seen on a street in Changzhou, Jiangsu province. WANG QIMING/FOR CHINA DAILY BEIJING — The electric vehicle (EV) charging volume on China’s highways is set to hit a record high during the upcoming Spring Festival holiday, according to data from the State Grid Corporation of China. Daily highway charging volumes are expected to…

Young Chinese embrace side hustles to unlock opportunities

Xianyu, one of China’s largest second-hand goods trading platforms, is becoming an online hub for young people exploring moonlight careers. [Photo/VCG] BEIJING — “Life is not a track, but an open field” is a viral motto on Chinese social media. It encapsulates an emerging lifestyle choice among younger generations: They are willing to embrace all…

China becomes largest online retail market for 12 consecutive years

A saleswoman sells dark tea bricks via live-streaming in Jiangnan town of Anhua county, Central China’s Hunan province, March 26, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING — China has become the world’s largest online retail market for 12 consecutive years, with online retail sales reaching 15.5 trillion yuan (about $2.16 trillion) in 2024, the Ministry of Commerce said…

How expensive was agricultural land in 2023?

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2.2 million vessels entered the main EU ports in 2023

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China Eastern Airlines launches service desks for 2025 Winter Games

China Eastern Airlines officially launched seven arrivals and departures service centers at airports in six major Chinese cities on Jan 27, in an effort to provide enhanced services to air travelers during the upcoming 2025 Harbin Asian Winter Games that is scheduled to kick off in Harbin, the capital of China’s northernmost Heilongjiang province on…

Abu Dhabi to boost ties with nation

Abu Dhabi, the largest emirate in the United Arab Emirates, is intensifying efforts to bolster its economic and trade relations with China, targeting key sectors such as advanced manufacturing, energy transition, and artificial intelligence to seize emerging opportunities for collaboration with the world’s second-largest economy. Jasem Alawadhi, head of economic strategy oversight at the Abu…

Supermarkets see rise in foot traffic

Shoppers seen at a supermarket in Zaozhuang, Shandong province. [SUN ZHONGZHE/FOR CHINA DAILY] Chinese supermarket chains have reported increases in both visitor numbers and online sales, with three out of four that undertook adjustments and renovations in 2024 achieving growth, according to a report by the China Chain Store and Franchise Association. The findings highlight…

Nasdaq celebrates Chinese New Year with closing bell

NEW YORK — Nasdaq, a major stock exchange in the world, celebrated the Chinese New Year on Monday afternoon by holding a closing bell ceremony in partnership with the Chinese Consulate General in New York. Marking the 16th year of celebrating the Spring Festival at Nasdaq, Chen Li, the Chinese consul general in New York,…

Consumers to play bigger role in spurring growth

A consumer checks out Lenovo laptops in Shanghai in May. CHINA DAILY China’s consumption, powered by a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary policy, will bring out greater vitality and play a bigger role in spurring overall economic growth this year, said officials and executives. Consumer goods trade-in initiatives will serve a…