In 2023, the EU’s agriculture and forestry sector consumed 26.4 million tonnes of oil equivalent of energy. This represented a decrease of 1.1% compared with 2022. The sector’s share of the total EU energy consumption remained unchanged at 3.0%. The agriculture and forestry sector in the Netherlands accounted for the highest share of national total…
Side-wall intelligent vibration equipment in operation at the construction site of the No 01 section of Wuxi Metro Line 6 in Jiangsu province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Builders in China are intensifying efforts to make more intelligent equipment in an effort to leapfrog from “manual construction” to “intelligent construction” and enhance workplace safety. At the…
Between 2004 and 2024, household real income per capita in the EU grew by 22%. Income per capita grew steadily between 2004 and 2008, stagnated between 2008 and 2011 due to the global financial crisis and declined in 2012 and 2013. Since then, income resumed the steady growth until the year 2020 where it declined…
The Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan province greets international visitors with improved services. CHINA DAILY Overseas visitors marvel at the grandeur of the Leshan Giant… Read More »Leshan Giant Buddha draws surge of overseas visitors
A view of Deye’s office building in Ningbo, Zhejiang province. CHINA DAILY As the G20 focuses on sustainable supply chains, the strategic partnership between CNBM and Deye showcases a replicable model for South-South cooperation, delivering stability, growth, and inclusivity. In the face of a global energy crisis, the 2025 G20 Summit is set to…
Visitors check out coffee and local specialties during the Zheli Fuka Tanzhesi Town Coffee Culture Festival in Mentougou district, Beijing. CHINA DAILY In a vibrant… Read More »Cycling boom brews new coffee culture in Beijing suburbs
Japan’s tourism sector is bracing for a deepening chill this winter in the wake of erroneous remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. As its travel market cools, rival destinations across Asia are moving swiftly to cater to Chinese travelers who had previously planned to visit Japan. “Since last week, inquiries for Malaysia, Singapore and…
FAW expands its footprint to Southern Africa, introducing a range of commercial vehicles purpose-built for national conditions. CHINA DAILY Since its founding in 1953, China’s First Automobile Works, better known as FAW, has been a pioneer of global commercial vehicle innovation. The automaker expanded its footprint into Southern Africa in 1994, introducing a range of…
China has urged the Netherlands to take further action after the latter suspended its administrative order against chipmaker Nexperia, as Commerce Minister Wang Wentao separately raised the issue with senior officials from the United Kingdom and the United States — a move signaling Beijing’s push for a coordinated international response to safeguard the company’s lawful…
A news conference on the achievements of the capital’s financial sector during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) is held in Beijing, on Nov 21. Li Lei/ Beijing Municipal People’s Government (Capital Window) Beijing made significant progress in the financial sector during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), offering robust backing for the capital’s high-quality…