China’s industrial sector has delivered robust growth during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), with significant output and informatization achievements consolidating the nation’s position as the world’s leading manufacturing powerhouse, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said at a news conference on Tuesday. From 2020 to 2024, the country’s total industrial added value rose…
Employees sort packages at a warehouse of Cainiao Group in Guadalajara, Spain, in November 2020. [Photo/Xinhua] Cainiao Group, the logistics arm of Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, has announced the expansion of its global five-day delivery service to six new key markets in Europe and Asia. This is part of its broader push…
People attend the celebrations marking the 75 years of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland co-hosted by the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the Switzerland’s embassy in China, held in Beijing, on Aug 27, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] This year marks the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between China and Switzerland — a…
Foreigners carry a suitcase for sample purchasing at Yiwu International Trade Market in Yiwu, East China’s Zhejiang province, May 16, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] With about nine months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup, traders in Yiwu — a vibrant trade hub in East China’s Zhejiang province — have ramped up production and export of…
The project breaks ground on Tuesday. [Photo/PipeChina website] Construction of a new pipeline in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, China’s largest coal-to-gas production base, is expected to further boost natural gas supply and ensure national energy security, said industry experts. The project, which broke ground on Tuesday, is expected to place coal-derived natural gas produced…
MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY China’s latest push to urge rational competition and regulate the promotional activities of major food delivery platforms will help maintain normal market order, ensure fair competition, and promote the healthy, orderly and sustainable development of the platform economy, experts said. They emphasized that these platforms should shift their focus from providing massive…
Tourists learn to surf on the beach near Houhai village in Sanya, Hainan province, on Aug 10, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The Cambodia Tourism Board and China’s Sanya Tourism Board have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance joint marketing and promotion, highlighting a significant push to increase two-way tourism and cultural exchanges between the popular leisure…
The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) featuring exhibitions and events from 85 countries and international organizations got underway on Sept 10. The fair includes nine major special exhibitions, such as cultural and tourism services, and health services. Additionally, over 40 diverse supporting activities will be held during the event to create…
A view of the Yangshan Port in Shanghai. [Provided to China Daily] Shanghai’s total import and export value jumped 3.4 percent year-on-year to 2.55 trillion yuan ($360 billion) in the first seven months of the year, reflecting the city’s economic resilience against the global headwinds in tariff policies, said local officials. The data was released…
Apple CEO Tim Cook holds an iPhone 17 pro and an iPhone Air, as Apple holds an event at the Steve Jobs Theater on its campus in Cupertino, California, US Sept 9, 2025. [Photo/Agencies] SAN FRANCISCO — Apple Inc on Tuesday announced a series of new iPhones and wireless earphone products, including iPhone 17, all-new…