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China’s willingness to deepen economic ties with Venezuela remains unchanged

BEIJING — China’s willingness to continuously deepen economic and trade relations with Venezuela will remain unchanged regardless of changes in Venezuela’s political situation, He Yadong, a spokesperson with the Ministry of Commerce, said on Thursday. He made the remarks when responding to a relevant question at a regular press conference. He said that the hegemonic…

Aerofugia secures purchase orders for its AE200 eVTOL model

An AE200 eVTOL on display in Chengdu, Sichuan province. YANG YIXIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff and landing) vehicle developer Aerofugia announced on Wednesday that it has secured purchase orders for 300 units of its AE200 model. The Chengdu, Sichuan province-based company has signed strategic cooperation agreements with AVIC International Leasing and Suyin Financial…

China says export controls aim to prevent Japan’s remilitarization

China’s decision to tighten export controls on dual-use items to Japan is aimed at curbing Tokyo’s attempts at remilitarization and nuclear armament, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday, adding that China’s decision is entirely “legitimate, reasonable and lawful”. “China remains committed to maintaining the stability and security of global industrial and supply chains,” said…

China’s renewed trade-in program spurs activity, pursues quality

A customer selects products at a cellphone shop in Leshan city, Southwest China’s Sichuan province, June 15, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – Ms Wu didn’t waste a moment. Just after midnight on New Year’s Day, the resident of China’s southern metropolis of Guangzhou placed an order for a premium smartphone, eager to be among the first…

South Korea becomes destination of choice for Chinese tourists

People enjoy the autumn scenery at a park in Seoul, South Korea, Nov 9, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] South Korea overtook Japan to become the most popular outbound travel destination for Chinese tourists during the New Year holiday, industry data showed, reflecting a shift in regional travel preferences driven by visa policy and airline capacity. According to…

InSilico at forefront of AI drug development

InSilico Medicine Cayman TopCo, an artificial intelligence drug discovery startup, said on Monday that it has secured a research and development deal worth up to $888 million with French pharmaceutical company Servier, capping a transformative week that saw the AI drug discoverer debut in Hong Kong’s largest biotech listing of 2025. The agreement adds global…

MNCs capitalize on NE China investments

Staff members work at the construction site of a fine chemicals and raw materials project under Huajin Aramco Petrochemical Company in Panjin, Liaoning province, on Feb 26. PAN YULONG/XINHUA SHENYANG — As the new year begins, Huajin Aramco Petrochemical Co’s fine chemicals and raw materials project site in Panjin, Northeast China’s Liaoning province, is buzzing…

Qingdao Port pushes intelligence deployment

An aerial photo taken on Dec 27, 2025 shows container ships berthing at the Qingdao Port in Shandong province. [Photo/Xinhua] A bulk carrier loaded with iron ore recently docked at Qingdao Port in Shandong province in a routine arrival made remarkable by its technology. The berthing process was managed not by people, but by an AI…

Chando partners with Shanghai Natural History Museum for biodiversity exhibition

Shanghai-based cosmetics brand Chando Group co-launch the biodiversity exhibition with the Shanghai Natural History Museum (SNHM) in Shanghai’s Fengxian district. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Shanghai-based cosmetics brand Chando Group co-launched the biodiversity exhibition with the Shanghai Natural History Museum (SNHM) on Thursday at the Chando Future Beauty Innovation Hub of Oriental Beauty Valley in Shanghai’s…