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JD launches electric vehicle

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Chinese e-commerce giant JD launched a new electric vehicle in collaboration with Chinese automaker GAC Group and battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) on Sunday. Labeled as a “national good car”, the Aion UT Super model is available for sale exclusively on JD’s online platform. The battery-leasing purchase option is priced at 49,900…

C919 jet to make Middle East debut at Dubai Airshow

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A C919 jet lands Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport on Nov 10. CHINA DAILY China’s domestically developed C919 passenger jet is poised to make its Middle East debut at the Dubai Airshow, running from Nov 17 to Nov 21, as its manufacturer continues to seek overseas buyers for the aircraft model. Two single-aisle C919 planes…

Slovenian official upbeat on future bilateral ties with China

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The National Convention and Exhibition Center in Shanghai undergoes preparations for the upcoming eighth China International Import Expo. CHINA DAILY The China International Import Expo (CIIE) serves as a crucial platform that transcends traditional trade fair frameworks by fostering dialogue and partnerships, said Marko Lotrič, president of the National Council of Slovenia, during the expo.…

Auto giants debut latest tech at CIIE

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Volkswagen Group showcases its ID models at the ongoing China International Import Expo in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY Global automakers are showcasing products and technology and expanding domestic partnerships at the China International Import Expo, which is running from Wednesday to Monday, signaling their commitment to the world’s largest auto market. A key highlight at the…

China strategically important market, says Moloco

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Moloco, a US-based artificial intelligence and advertising technology company, views China as one of its most dynamic and strategically important markets, with its cofounder and CEO Ikkjin Ahn describing Chinese enterprises as some of the fastest-moving and most innovation-driven in the world. “The China market is very important for us. We are working with Chinese…

China suspends countermeasures against five US-linked subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean

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BEIJING — China’s Ministry of Commerce on Monday announced a one-year suspension of countermeasures against five US-linked subsidiaries of Hanwha Ocean, a leading shipbuilding enterprise from the Republic of Korea. This suspension took effect on Monday, the ministry said in a statement. The move came after the US decision to suspend, for one year, the…

Road map sets out 2040 transport vision

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New energy vehicles roll off the production line at a Leapmotor plant in Jinhua, Zhejiang province. HU XIAOFEI/FOR CHINA DAILY China will advance electrification to reduce automotive carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency, with new energy vehicles set to become the market mainstay. By 2040, NEV penetration is projected to exceed 80 percent. Meanwhile, a…

Alcon eyes further growth in healthcare

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Having just taken part in the China International Import Expo for the fourth consecutive year, Geneva-headquartered eye care company Alcon believes the event serves as one of the most influential platforms for introducing its global-first and cutting-edge technologies to China, said a senior executive. “Because of its visibility and influence, our new products and next-generation…

Calls for China to consume better, rather than more

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CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY As China advances high-quality development and cultivates new quality productive forces, some Western commentators and policymakers have urged the nation to rely more on domestic consumption to sustain growth rather than over-dependence on exports. Yet the general call for more consumption is inadequate. The challenge before China is not simply to consume…