PepsiCo has partnered with Jiangsu Rilong Food Co Ltd to establish an oat production facility in Jiangsu province in an effort to optimize costs, enhance efficiency and strengthen its presence in China’s growing oat market. The move is seen as a response to the increasing health consciousness among Chinese consumers and rising demand for premium…
View of a Louis Vuitton store in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in October. LONG WEI/FOR CHINA DAILY Luxury brands are increasingly embracing adaptability and steadiness in the Chinese market, positioning themselves for sustainable growth amid evolving consumer preferences and a cautiously optimistic economic environment, according to the latest industry analysis. Top performers such as Moncler, Jaeger-LeCoultre,…
Shoppers buy goods for Spring Festival at a supermarket in Hefei, Anhui province. CHEN SANHU/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese consumers are demonstrating a strong appetite for quality of life, wellness and meaningful experiences with increased spending confidence and intentions despite an overall cautious sentiment, according to a new report released by global consulting firm AlixPartners. The…
Electric bicycle riders don thick clothing on their way to work in Shanghai in November. CHINA DAILY BEIJING — China’s Ministry of Commerce and four other departments on Thursday announced new policies for the electric bicycle trade-in program for 2025. Individuals who trade in their old electric bicycles and purchase eligible new models will qualify…
[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Amap, a leading Chinese digital map provider, has launched the first English-language version of its popular navigation app, aiming to facilitate travel for the growing number of international tourists visiting China. The app, available globally on both App Store and Google Play, provides a localized experience with English names and descriptions…
Photovoltaic panels are installed on top of the office building of the Communist Party of China Dalian Committee in Dalian, Liaoning province. [Photo provided to CHINA DAILY] As China continues to drive its energy transition, distributed photovoltaic (PV) generation is emerging as a key contributor to the country’s renewable energy efforts, said the National Energy…
Yin Liwu, a technician in Southwest China’s Yunnan province, conducts safety checks in his factory. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Amid the country’s call for cultivating more highly-skilled workers and master craftsmen to boost its talent development, more youth are joining the rank to enhance their caliber. Shen Yingyin, a research at Soochow University in Jiangsu…
Charging piles seen on a street in Changzhou, Jiangsu province. WANG QIMING/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s charging infrastructure capacity significantly improved in 2024 and further supports the rapid electrification of China’s vehicle fleet, the National Energy Administration said. The total number of charging facilities across the country reached almost 12.82 million units by the end of…
If you thought humanoid robots all have stiff, unnatural movements, it’s time to take a new look. A company in Shenzhen has taken a giant leap forward, perfecting robots capable of the smooth, organic movements of real people. EngineAI Robotics captured the public’s imagination recently with a viral video showcasing the natural walking gait and…
[Photo/VCG] Chinese video-sharing platform Douyin, which is owned by tech behemoth ByteDance, will build a tertiary hospital in Chaoyang district, Beijing, as part of its broader push to march into the healthcare sector. The company’s proposal has been approved by the Beijing Municipal Health Commission. The hospital will be located at Zhongguancun Chaoyang Park, and is…