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China begins work on ultra-high voltage transmission project

China broke ground on Tuesday on an ultra-high voltage transmission project, a critical green artery designed to funnel massive amounts of renewable energy from the western parts of Inner Mongolia autonomous region to the industrial heartland of Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei province. The direct current line, spanning 700 kilometers with a transmission capacity of 8…

Ministry releases social responsibility guidelines for Chinese enterprises operating outside of mainland

The Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday issued guidelines urging Chinese companies operating outside Chinese mainland to integrate social responsibility into their operations, support host-country development, promote green and compliant practices, and align with the Belt and Road Initiative and broader global initiatives. According to an online statement released by the ministry, the guidelines consist of…

China’s innovation: Breaking through barriers

Amid rising chip controls, computing limits and export restrictions, China’s innovation hasn’t slowed down — it adapted and moved faster in 2025. What did China get right? In this special episode of China Perspective, economists and executives explore how new quality productive forces are shaping China’s path forward — and helping build a shared future…

WIC holds 2026 New Year reception in Beijing

The World Internet Conference (WIC) held its 2026 New Year reception in Beijing on Dec 29. Zhuang Rongwen, head of the Cyberspace Administration of China and chair of the WIC, attended and delivered remarks. Also present were Niu Yibing, Wang Jingtao, Yang Jianwen and Li Changxi, deputy directors of the Cyberspace Administration of China. The…

Future industries top priority in 2026

A six-ton tiltrotor unmanned aerial vehicle completed its maiden flight in Deyang, Sichuan province, on Sunday, marking a new step in the country’s ambitions in advanced vertical-lift aviation. YIN GANG/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s top industry regulator said it will step up efforts to foster emerging and future industries while consolidating the steady advancement of its…

Yiwu sets global biz rhythm for Christmas trade

Businessmen from Kuwait select Christmas product samples at the Yiwu International Trade City in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, on Dec 17. LIU MINGXIANG/XINHUA YIWU — As shoppers worldwide were still on the hunt for last-minute gifts earlier this month, the real pulse of the global Christmas economy was beating strong in Zhejiang province’s Yiwu, often dubbed…

Structural upgrading, policy support fuel long-term growth

A “double festival heartwarming season” event kicks off on Wujiang Road in Shanghai on Sunday, offering tourists an integrated experience of travel consumption and local specialty foods. CHINA DAILY BEIJING — As China’s consumption sector expands amid structural upgrades, policies designed to stimulate spending are gaining momentum to reinforce this key pillar of the world’s…