540 445 residence permits issued to minors in 2024
In 2024, 540 445 first residence permits were issued in the EU to non-EU citizens under the age of 18. Among these, 356 554 first residence permits were issued for…
China’s homegrown C919 jet to make Middle East debut at Dubai Airshow
Crew members of a China Southern Airlines C919 aircraft pose for a group photo with the plane at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Nov…
Slight increase in household spending in 2024
In 2024, household final consumption expenditure in the EU, corrected for inflation, grew by 1.5% compared with 2023. This increase was stronger than in 2023, when growth stood at 0.4%.…
China Hi-Tech Fair sees 170b yuan in intended deals
Two humanoid robots perform a session of fighting during the 27th China Hi-Tech Fair in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province, Nov 14, 2025. SHENZHEN — The 27th China Hi-Tech Fair…
China champions high-quality development of China-Europe Railway Express
China will intensify efforts to advance the high-quality development of the China-Europe Railway Express, with officials at a recent forum in Xi’an outlining further steps to boost connectivity, strengthen innovation,…
Milk production reached 161.8 million tonnes in 2024
EU farms produced an estimated 161.8 million tonnes of raw milk in 2024. This marks an increase of 0.9 million tonnes compared with 2023 and a rise of 12.1 million…
China’s auto exports up 15.7% in first 10 months
An aerial drone photo taken on Oct 4, 2025 shows cars ready for shipment and export at a port area in Nanjing, East China’s Jiangsu province. BEIJING — China’s automobile…
AI innovation powers China’s lead in smart eyewear
A visitor tries on AI smart glasses during the China International Import Expo in Shanghai on Nov 6. FAN YUQING/XINHUA As artificial intelligence is rapidly evolving and spearheading an industrial…
China welcomes Netherlands’ suspension of administrative order regarding Nexperia
BEIJING – China’s commerce ministry said Wednesday that the country welcomes the Dutch government’s move to suspend its administrative order regarding semiconductor manufacturer Nexperia. It is “a first step in…
NEV tech platform launched
China has unveiled its first globalized NEV technical validation system, as the country’s vehicles are gaining popularity in a growing number of overseas markets. The system is primarily composed of…