The first embodied intelligent humanoid robot is officially deployed and begins work on a mass production line of Chinese automaker SAIC Motor’s electric vehicle division on March 27, marking the first such application in China’s automotive industry. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The first embodied intelligent humanoid robot was officially deployed and began work on a…
Anta’s Olympics series sports products on display at a museum in Jinjiang, Fujian province. Jinjiang is a major hub for sportswear and consumer-brand manufacturing, illustrating how strong industrial clusters can support domestic demand. XINHUA As China intensifies efforts to expand domestic demand and boost consumption, Jinjiang, a coastal city in Fujian province, is leveraging its…
JD’s $2.5 billion bid for Ceconomy, the owner of Europe’s MediaMarkt and Saturn chains, has run into regulatory resistance in Austria, with the Chinese e-commerce giant warning that the deal’s completion is now “questionable”. JD warned in a statement that the deal is facing review hurdles from Austrian authorities and “whether the transaction can be…
The inaugural phase of the green power industrial park built by Wanhua Chemical Group Co Ltd in Haiyang, a county-level city under Yantai, Shandong province, commenced operations on Saturday, alongside the groundbreaking ceremony for its second phase. The event marks a significant milestone in Yantai’s pursuit of green and low-carbon development. The first phase has…
Brian McNamara, CEO of Haleon, told China Daily in an interview that China plays such an important role because it’s such a big market for the company. “It’s our No 2 market globally. We see really good growth and we see the opportunities to really help Chinese consumers with our product platforms.” On March 13,…
Magiclab Robotics Technology showcases an advanced humanoid robot model at the Appliance & Electronics World Expo, in Shanghai, on March 15, 2026. [Photo/VCG] In response to the central government’s guideline on developing the intelligent economy during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–30) period, plans and strategic partnerships were unveiled on Friday in Shanghai, marking efforts to…
China’s State-owned energy construction companies are stepping up efforts to boost the green transition, after this year’s Government Work Report proposed to accelerate green transformation in all areas of economic and social development, said senior executives of the enterprises. Deep in the Qinling Mountains, a megaproject implemented by the China National Chemical Engineering Group stands…
A view of Santen Vision Park in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. CHINA DAILY With patients’ needs as a top priority, Japan-headquartered global ophthalmic company Santen Pharmaceutical is upbeat about the Chinese market and is accelerating approvals by integrating China earlier into global development and registration plans to fulfill its long-term commitment in China for Chinese patients,…
Can you imagine the day that unmanned patrol cars and robot dogs are part of a team that keeps your city safe? In the Zhengzhou Airport Economy Zone, Henan province, such an innovative team is already on duty, forging a new model of smart urban security. The unmanned patrol cars handle the main roads in…
Inspection officers from Zhengzhou Customs speak to an employee of a foreign cargo airline (left) at Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on March 20. CHINA DAILY With a sharp blast of a whistle, a China-Europe freight train slowly pulled out of Putian railway station in Zhengzhou, capital of Central China’s Henan province,…