Chinese vaccine company Sinovac Biotech has signed two product development partnership (PDP) agreements with Brazil’s health ministry, launching a 10-year collaboration worth more than $700 million. As the first Chinese vaccine manufacturer to win a PDP project in Brazil, the company will work with local partners Tecpar Institute and Eurofarma to build a vaccine industry…
The sixth China-Russia Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Forum convened on Monday in Xi’an, Shaanxi province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The sixth China-Russia Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Forum convened on Monday in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, bringing together officials and business representatives to explore new areas of cooperation. A related conference examined opportunities in cultural tourism, film…
The 3rd International Conference on the Development of Specialty Coffee Industry is held in Baoshan, Yunnan province, on Nov 25. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Officials, diplomats, and businesses convened on Tuesday for a conference in Baoshan, Yunnan province, to discuss the state of China’s coffee industry and highlight the popular drink’s status as a bridge…
Spanish fashion brand Massimo Dutti has launched its pop-up store, “The Order of Things”, in Xintiandi, Shanghai, which will run from November 22 to 30, as part of its continuous efforts to strengthen its reach and enhance connections with local consumers through innovative experiences. The immersive space promises a unique exploration of style where order…
Visitors check out a JD logistics drone during a tech expo in Beijing. DU JIANPO/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese tech heavyweights are ramping up resources to expand their presence in the fast-developing unmanned logistics and delivery sector to boost efficiency and address challenges from rising labor costs and a shortage of couriers. Compared to traditional delivery…
China’s implementation of large-scale equipment upgrades and consumer goods trade-in programs will effectively attract global capital and boost consumption, supporting growth in the near term and reinforcing the economy over the long run, senior executives of foreign firms said on Tuesday. They said that by stimulating both production and demand, these initiatives are emerging as…
Visitors learn about a 212 model at the 2025 Auto Guangzhou. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese off-road brand 212 is targeting the Middle East as the cornerstone of its global expansion, aiming to position its rugged vehicles for the region’s desert conditions. The brand, validated in China’s hardcore off-road segment, sees a natural fit for…
People dine at a restaurant listed on Dazhong Dianping’s “Must-Eat List” in Changzhou, Jiangsu province, on July 13. CHINA DAILY On a balmy evening in Nanchang, Jiangxi province, the aroma of slow-simmered soup wafts from a narrow alley. Inside a 39-square-meter shop barely wide enough for two rows of tables, the clang of ladles and…
China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) has a strong focus on innovation and sustainable growth, offering foreign firms in China more opportunities to develop in the country, said Marc Horn, president of Merck China. “For us, the plan means being more digital, greener and healthier. If you look at different focal areas, including biopharma, new materials,…
Residents affected by a residential area fire receive relief supplies at a relief station in Hong Kong, Nov 26, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The People’s Bank of China has moved to ensure that donations from the mainland towards relief efforts related to the Tai Po fire in Hong Kong can reach their destination without delay. In a…