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China, EU agree to resume price commitment talks on EV anti-subsidy probe

This photo taken on Nov 27, 2024 shows the booth of Geely Holding Group at the second China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – China and the European Union (EU) have agreed to promptly resume their negotiations on a price commitment plan regarding the anti-subsidy probe into Chinese…

‘De minimis’ exemption elimination to raise US consumer costs

An aerial photo taken on March 4, 2025 shows a vessel about to dock and unload containers at Qinzhou Port in Qinzhou, South China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. [Photo/Xinhua] Based on rough estimates, if the United States ends the duty-free “de minimis” treatment of low-value imports from China, each US household is projected to face…

Zibo bolsters green development with energy project

An employee sorts roses at a facility powered by a multi-energy project at Dakui Mountain in Zibo, Shandong province. CHINA DAILY A groundbreaking multi-energy project in Zichuan district of Zibo, Shandong province, is transforming derelict mining sites into a model of sustainable development, with experts hailing its potential for replication elsewhere in China and across Asia.…

People engage in outdoor activities, go sightseeing during Qingming Festival

People take photos with blooming flowers in Chaoyang district of Beijing on April 5, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] Qingming Festival, or Tomb-Sweeping Day, fell on April 4 this year. It is a traditional Chinese festival during which people pay tribute to the dead and worship their ancestors. The holiday also provides a short break for China’s residents…

Chinese self-driving firms playing key role on global stage

A robotaxi vehicle seen on a street in Beijing. CHINA DAILY Chinese self-driving auto companies are intensifying efforts to make forays into overseas markets as part of a broader drive to bolster the large-scale commercial application of autonomous driving technology and enhance the competitiveness of domestic enterprises on the global intelligent automotive landscape. Chinese tech heavyweight…

Debut economy critical tool to enhance competitive edge

A customer shops at Holiland and Sexy Tea, a popular tea brand also known as Modern China Tea Shop, in Yichang, Hubei province on Dec 24. LI YALONG/FOR CHINA DAILY From the first restaurant that required customers to pedal bicycles to generate electricity, to the first cup of bubble tea delivered by drones — and the…

Inspur Cloud gears up for better infra

Chinese company Inspur Cloud is pushing forward with a major strategic upgrade of its cloud infrastructure, aiming to meet surging customer demand for AI-powered solutions and drive nationwide intelligent transformation across industries, its chairman said. Xiao Xue, executive president of Inspur Group and chairman of Inspur Cloud, said in an interview that in response to…

Plush toy appeal intensifies among youth

Consumers browse toys at a Jellycat counter in Shanghai on Jan 20. CHINA DAILY A normal-sized plush toy retails for around 50 yuan ($6.9) on average in China. However, a 31-centimeter version plush toy from London-based toymaker Jellycat is priced at 399 yuan or more, and flies off the shelves the moment it becomes available. These…

AstraZeneca CEO: China already a global innovation hub

Multinational pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca is bullish about China’s role as a global innovation powerhouse, underpinned by the country’s sound prospects as well as its growing innovation capability in new and emerging sectors, its top executive said. Pascal Soriot, global CEO of AstraZeneca, said in an exclusive interview with China Daily that the company is investing…

Ajlan & Bros hails policy steps as confidence boosts

Ajlan & Bros’ booth is seen during a services expo in Beijing. CHINA DAILY Ajlan & Bros Group, the largest Saudi Arabian private sector conglomerate in China, said it has been benefiting from the country’s improving business environment and further opening-up, citing a surge in new foreign investments as evidence of the market’s growing appeal.…