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Subjective poverty rate falls to 17.4% in 2024 

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Unused labour potential in the EU: 11.7% in 2024

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Innovation, smart tech take center stage at Canton Fair

A visitor interacts with a humanoid robot during the 138th China Import and Export Fair, also known as Canton Fair, in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, on Oct 15. PARKER ZHENG/CHINA DAILY GUANGZHOU — The 138th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, started on Wednesday, with the number of exhibitors…

China stepping up strategic push into smart mobility

An autonomous vehicle carries passengers during the 2025 World AI Conference on July 28 in Shanghai. XING YUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China is reinforcing its strategic drive into the smart connected-vehicle industry, with senior officials signaling a new phase of policy acceleration as global automakers and Chinese tech companies work to define the future of mobility.…

Singles Day off to big buying bang

Employees sort goods at a cross-border e-commerce logistics center in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, in preparation for the upcoming shopping gala. SHI KUANBING/FOR CHINA DAILY The extended Singles Day shopping festival this year saw robust sales during its grand opening on Monday evening, with major e-commerce platforms ramping up efforts to provide discounts and shopping subsidies,…

Satellite communication takes leap into future

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY In an era where digital connectivity defines the pace of global progress, China is marking big strides in satellite communication. Backed by robust government policies, State-owned enterprises, and a growing number of private companies, the country is determined to carve out a significant presence in this nascent yet strategically vital industry. The…

Momenta gears up to expand overseas

A view of the booth of Momenta during an auto expo in Shanghai earlier this year. [Photo provided to China Daily] Autonomous driving firm Momenta is stepping up its push to go global, as intelligent transportation solutions offered by Chinese companies turn pivotal for global automakers navigating the industry’s shift toward smart driving, its chief…

From the palm of your hand to the stars

Imagine this: you’re on a remote hiking trail, hours from the nearest town. Your phone has long shown “No Service”. Suddenly, a moment of need arises. You pull out your smartphone, not with hope, but with practical expectation. A few taps in the settings menu, and you enable the “satellite network” feature. Within seconds, a…

China advances green transition, global energy cooperation in 2021-25

China has built the world’s largest renewable energy system during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, leading globally in installed wind and photovoltaic power capacity. With the world’s biggest EV charging network and cutting-edge technology, China is driving global decarbonization. Its clean energy exports have helped other countries reduce 4.1 billion metric tons of carbon…

Plastic packaging waste in the EU: 35.3 kg per person

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