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Energy security stable despite Mideast risks

Despite escalating geopolitical tensions caused by US-Israel attacks on Iran that have cast a shadow over the Strait of Hormuz — a vital international waterway critical to oil shipments — industry experts said China’s energy security remains fundamentally unshaken. A robust energy framework of strategic diversification, combined with massive strategic reserves and expanding land-based supply…

German enterprises in Taicang showcase supply chain heft

German executives from CIT (Taicang) Automotive Technology Co Ltd inspect a production workshop in Taicang, Jiangsu province, on Feb 25. JI CHUNPENG/XINHUA The China-Germany (Taicang) SME Cooperation Demonstration Zone in Taicang, Jiangsu province, showcased its pivotal role in bilateral supply chain integration at a high-level economic meeting in Beijing recently, highlighting achievements in sectors ranging…

Humanoid robotics making big strides

A robot interacts with visitors during an expo in Beijing. CHEN XIAOGEN/FOR CHINA DAILY China has unveiled a framework to standardize its rapidly expanding humanoid robotics industry, as policymakers, companies and researchers seek to address growing technical fragmentation in the sector. The 2026 edition of the humanoid robots and embodied intelligence standard system was released…

AI helping to redefine entrepreneurship

Across China, the rapid rise of one-person companies, or OPCs, empowered by artificial intelligence tools and strong ecosystem support, is reshaping entrepreneurship, as innovators leverage AI as a virtual team to drive business creation and growth. According to a recent report by the Zhongguancun Talent Association in Beijing, metropolises such as Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen…

China to further boost consumption

Journalists work at a news conference of the fourth session of the 14th National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday, one day ahead of the opening of the annual session. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY China will ramp up efforts to boost consumption this year by combining…

Energy security remains robust despite risks

China’s energy security is expected to remain fundamentally unaffected by the United States-Israel attack on Iran that has cast a shadow on maritime operations through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital international waterway for oil and gas shipments, according to industry experts. The nation’s robust energy framework with diversification strategies, along with its massive strategic…

Yuncheng library hosts Spring Festival exchange with Norwegian visitors

As Spring Festival celebrations unfolded across China, Yuncheng County Library in Heze, Shandong province, welcomed visitors from Norway for a hands-on cultural exchange program. The event opened with a calligraphy session. Zhao Yong, a member of the Chinese Calligraphers Association, and Liu Xiangjie, a member of the Shandong Young Calligraphers Association, guided the Norwegian visitors…

Ministry calls on the UK to lift sanctions on Chinese companies

China warned on Monday that it will take necessary measures to safeguard its business interests after the United Kingdom imposed a new round of Russia-related sanctions last week that include several Chinese companies, according to the Ministry of Commerce. A ministry spokesperson said in a statement that the UK has repeatedly imposed sanctions on Chinese…

Industrial producer prices up by 0.7% in the euro area and by 0.8% in the EU

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