Solar power installations slow amid reform moves
Technicians check solar panels at a power station in Tianchang, Anhui province, on Oct 14. SONG WEIXING/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s new solar power installations in September, though slightly up from…
China Innovation Index up 5.3% in 2024: official data
An employee works at a smart production facility in Tianjin. BEIJING — The China Innovation Index, a barometer of the country’s innovation capability, rose steadily in 2024, official data showed…
China weighs export waivers for eligible tech shipments amid Nexperia scrutiny
China will consider granting export exemptions to eligible shipments after conducting a comprehensive review of companies’ actual circumstances, the Ministry of Commerce said on Saturday, in response to media questions…
Track-laying starts on Anhui rail to better link Yangtze River Delta region
Builders from China Railway No 4 Engineering Group start laying tracks for the whole line of Fuyang-Huaibei High-speed Railway in northern Anhui on Oct 28, helping the region to better…
Hainan poised to become regional economic hub
Yachts and motorboats shuttle near an island in Sanya, Hainan province, on Aug 3. YE LONGBIN/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s upcoming launch of island-wide special customs operations at the Hainan Free…
China unveils outcomes of China-US economic, trade talks in Kuala Lumpur
BEIJING — China’s Ministry of Commerce on Thursday unveiled the outcomes achieved by Chinese and US delegations during their recent economic and trade talks in Kuala Lumpur. The US side…
Open, innovative China to bolster APEC at global economic forefront
BEIJING – China’s push for greater openness and global collaboration was prominently showcased at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in the Republic of Korea. With its steadfast…
China’s manufacturing PMI at 49.0 in Oct
This photo taken on Oct 16, 2025 shows a view of a factory of Jiangsu Yueda Kia Motors Co Ltd in Yancheng, East China’s Jiangsu province. The purchasing managers’ index…
Shanghai’s Hongqiao airport cuts cut-off time for domestic travelers
To further enhance passengers’ travel experience, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has shortened the cut-off time for all domestic flights to under 30 minutes starting October 28 for passengers without checked…
Financial ties fuel Chinese companies’ overseas expansion
A pilot waves to the audience after the demo flight of a flying car developed by Chinese company XPENG AEROHT in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates, Oct 12, 2025. Financial…