China’s economy has moved into a phase dominated by better managing existing resources. On the one hand, the sheer size of the nation’s economy means it can no longer operate out of the spotlight. Intensified international economic and trade competition has heightened requirements for optimizing existing resources while striving for new growth drivers. On the…
Tourists shop along Nanjing Road in Shanghai on Saturday amid decorations featuring cartoon horses for the upcoming new year. CHINA DAILY With the arrival of 2026 just around the corner, New Year’s Eve activities, which started 10 days before the night itself, have become a trendy hook for promoting consumption in Shanghai, according to multiple…
An employee arranges to load the first batch of offshore goods onto a ship at Sanya Port in Sanya, Hainan province, on Dec 18. LI XUESHI/FOR CHINA DAILY On the sun-drenched sands of Sanya’s Dadonghai Beach, the rhythm of the South China Sea waves mingles with animated conversations in Russian. A couple from Saint Petersburg,…
China’s automotive industry has firmly established itself on the global stage, with the next phase of its international expansion set to be driven by localization and synergy between parts suppliers and carmakers, according to a new report from consultancy Roland Berger. The report suggests that Chinese automakers should transition from merely exporting products to developing…
An aerial photo shows the Jinta multi-energy complementary 100,000-kilowatt molten salt tower solar thermal power station in Jiuquan, Gansu province, on Dec 2, 2024. CAO HONGZU/FOR CHINA DAILY LANZHOU — In the vast, barren Gobi Desert of northwestern China, over 25,000 heliostats arranged in concentric circles span a total reflective area of 770,000 square meters,…
A drone photo taken on Dec 20 shows people celebrating the annual Dong New Year Festival in Zhaoxing Dong village of the Qiandongnan Miao and… Read More »Dong New Year traditions are a major attraction
Shoppers crowd at Sanya International Duty Free Shopping Complex in Sanya, Hainan province, on Dec 20. CHINA DAILY As Hainan Free Trade Port solidifies its status as a booming consumption hub, DFS Group, which is part of French multinational LVMH Group, is making a strategic push to elevate the island’s luxury retail landscape, viewing it…
CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY The launch of island-wide special customs operations at South China’s Hainan Free Trade Port represents a major strategic initiative by China to advance high-level opening-up in the new era. It carries profound historical significance and presents broad development opportunities. This strategy aims to build it into a prominent banner and a key…
Francesco Sanna presents a Chongqing spicy chicken pizza at the Niccolo Hotel in Chongqing.[Photo provided by Yang Shiyan/Xinhua] In the open kitchen of a hotel… Read More »An Italian chef’s spicy dialogue with China
BAIC Arcfox showcases the Alpha S sedan at the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area International Auto Show in Shenzhen in July 2024. LIANG XIASHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China has begun piloting Level 3 autonomous vehicles on public roads, marking a stride forward in intelligent mobility. But hurdles over liability, infrastructure and commercial rollout remain to be…