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China releases latest World Openness Index, highlighting role of emerging forces

SHANGHAI — The World Openness Index, gauging the openness levels of 129 economies from 1990 to 2024, was released on Wednesday at the eighth Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai. In 2024, the World Openness Index was at 0.7545, down 0.05 percent from 2023, according to the index for last year. The 2024 index was…

BOC boosts corporate globalization with innovative payroll solutions

A picture of BOC Global Payroll Solution Launch Ceremony. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Bank of China, one of the “big four” State-owned commercial banks in the country, unveiled on Wednesday its global payroll solutions, aiming to better address the outbound reach of Chinese companies. The launch ceremony was part of the ongoing 8th China International…

Global medical firms showcase innovations at CIIE

The Pascal precision transcatheter valve repair system is showcased at the booth of Edwards Lifesciences, a US-based structural heart innovation company, during the 8th CIIE held in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The 8th China International Import Expo, which kicked off in Shanghai on Wednesday, has proved to be a premier venue for medical companies…