China could strengthen its social safety net and innovate service offerings to further unlock the potential of its vast consumer base, as the world’s second-largest economy accelerates its transition toward a consumption-led growth model, a senior executive told China Daily. “Improving the social security system is paramount. People still have a prudent mentality that they…
Peach trees bloom on Peach Blossom Dike in Tianjin. CHINA DAILY The year’s first peach blossoms have begun to bloom along the banks of the… Read More »Tianjin peach fest offers something for everyone
On June 10, at Horgos Port in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, two people discuss how to use the WeChat mini-program of the port management bureau to check the queue status for vehicle exit appointments while waiting to clear customs. CHEN SHUO/XINHUA Wen Jiang is an automobile and truck driver based in Horgos in the…
A truck enters the Multimodal Transportation Center of Urumqi in the Urumqi International Land Port Area, Northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, Sept 15, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Judges in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, are dedicated to improving the quality of handling international trade cases and providing enhanced legal services to market participants,…
A humanoid robot greets people at an artificial intelligence distribution center in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province, on Dec 4, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] China’s push to commercialize and scale up the application of rapidly evolving artificial intelligence across a broad range of industries is expected to inject fresh momentum into high-quality economic growth, senior officials and…
An employee conducts maintenance work on equipment at a drilling platform in Daqing, Heilongjiang province, on March 6. WANG SONG/XINHUA As China accelerates its march toward becoming a global energy powerhouse, top officials are signaling a decisive shift toward deeper market-oriented reforms to secure energy supplies and manage the growing volatility of renewable power. Wang…
An employee conducts maintenance work on equipment at a drilling platform in Daqing, Heilongjiang province, on March 6. WANG SONG/XINHUA As China accelerates its march toward becoming a global energy powerhouse, top officials are signaling a decisive shift toward deeper market-oriented reforms to secure energy supplies and manage the growing volatility of renewable power. Wang…
An employee conducts maintenance work on equipment at a drilling platform in Daqing, Heilongjiang province, on March 6. WANG SONG/XINHUA As China accelerates its march toward becoming a global energy powerhouse, top officials are signaling a decisive shift toward deeper market-oriented reforms to secure energy supplies and manage the growing volatility of renewable power. Wang…
This photo taken on Nov 10, 2022 shows Gabriel Martin in his steakhouse in Wuhu, East China’s Anhui province. [Photo/Xinhua] HEFEI — Seated in his steakhouse in Wuhu, Anhui province, Uruguayan businessman Gabriel Martin is engrossed in his work as steaks sizzle on the grill in the bright, open kitchen. He has just returned from…
Employees of Ningxia Jiafeng Chemicals inspect equipment at a production facility in Shizuishan, Ningxia Hui autonomous region. CHINA DAILY Ningxia Jiafeng Chemicals Co Ltd is rapidly consolidating its position in the global supply chain for a key diabetes drug ingredient, and the company anticipates a public listing, said its chairman in an interview with China…