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Zeiss eyes China as engine for growth, dynamism

With China being its largest single market worldwide and one of its most dynamic growth engines, German optics giant Zeiss Group will continue to deepen its presence in the country and build a win-win ecosystem with local partners, said its China head. Martin Fischer, president and CEO of Zeiss Greater China, said during a recent…

Jiangxi eyes scenario-based industrial collaborations

Technical workers test product performance at the UBTech AI industrial park in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province, on Oct 9, 2024. ZHANG HAIYAN/FOR CHINA DAILY At an artificial intelligence industrial park in Jiujiang, Jiangxi province, humanoid robots are actively being trained for the workforce. Inside the facility, Walker S2 robots practice tasks that may soon become standard…

Costco expands digital footprint

A consumer carries a boxed item after shopping at a Costco store in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on March 22. CHENG XIN/GETTY IMAGES Costco Wholesale Corp is accelerating its digital expansion in China, deepening competition with Walmart Inc’s fast-growing Sam’s Club as the US warehouse retailer seeks to broaden its reach beyond a limited store network.…

AI pushes concept of smart living

A visitor tries the load-bearing capability of a quadruped robot at the World Intelligence Expo 2026 in Tianjin, North China, May 30, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] TIANJIN — At the just concluded World Intelligence Expo 2026 in North China’s Tianjin municipality, a smart mirror provided an instant snapshot of a person’s health status, a robotic arm deftly…

Logistical adjustments keep landlocked region’s exports flowing overseas

Before a product made in Jiangxi province can reach overseas customers, it typically requires two crucial elements the inland province has historically had to “borrow” from coastal regions: efficient port logistics access and mature market channels. Consequently, Ganzhou International Land Port in Jiangxi and the cross-border e-commerce ecosystem of Shenzhen, Guangdong province, have emerged as…

China services trade fair to debut support zone for firms expanding overseas

A glance at the Shougang Park, the permanent venue of the China International Fair for Trade in Services. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BEIJING — China’s flagship services trade fair will add a dedicated area this year for companies seeking support in expanding overseas, Beijing authorities said on Monday. The 2026 China International Fair for Trade…

Suzano to scale up investments in nation

A view of the booth of Suzano during an expo in Shanghai. [Photo/VCG] Amid a turbulent and rapidly changing global environment, China has emerged as a crucial “source of stability” for multinational corporations, prompting Brazilian pulp and paper giant Suzano to continuously increase investments in the country, a senior company executive said. Pablo Machado, Suzano’s…

MiniMax prepares for A-share launch

Chinese artificial intelligence company MiniMax has begun preparations for an initial public offering on the Chinese mainland just months after its Hong Kong debut, setting the stage for a potential A-share rivalry with fellow large language model developer Zhipu AI. The parallel IPO drives by MiniMax and Zhipu underscore how China’s AI sector is entering…