Wuxi giving AI something new: a factory address
A phrase that recently gave me pause is “token factory”, as Wuxi, one of China’s most seasoned manufacturing cities, is preparing to give artificial intelligence something it has rarely had…
An urban narrative centered on water
Lights trace the city block and a bridge across the Yangtze, altogether composing a scene worth framing in Wuhan, Hubei province. COURTESY OF WUHAN MUNICIPAL BUREAU OF CULTURE AND TOURISM/FOR…
Creating new jobs amid evolving tech key
The relationship between technological change and employment expansion is an old topic, yet one that has not lessened in importance over time. When disruptive technological revolutions occur, whether job creation…
Ferrari gambles with first electric car
Ferrari unveils its all-electric Luce model on May 25 in Rome. AFP As its sports car rivals tap the brakes on a shift to EVs, Ferrari took a leap into…
From quiet fishing post to film set and tourism hot spot
Residents Zhu Li (left) and Li Yuanyuan take part in a beach cleanup on Dongji Island. CHINA DAILY Set-jetting is simple: watch a film, then visit its location. Ya Lan…
Scent of a city in Guangxi captivates the world
“What a beautiful jasmine flower! Fragrant and enchanting you are, blooming on the stems, Incredibly sweet and purely white, you are admired by all, Let me pluck you and gift…
Chinese SOEs report 1.9% profit growth in first four months
BEIJING – Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and state-controlled enterprises reported combined profits of more than 1.37 trillion yuan ($202 billion) in the first four months of 2026, representing year-on-year growth…
Hongshi Gorge of Yuntai Mountain, Henan
Located in Jiaozuo, Henan, Hongshi Gorge of Yuntai Mountain is a rare Danxia landform in northern China, often praised as a “bonsai canyon” for its breathtaking scenery. Red cliffs rise…
Hainan tropical island hub for global investment
A visitor walks through the international healthcare consumption section of the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo in Qionghai, Hainan province, on April 16. GAO JING/XINHUA For Michael Heilig, who…
French exhibition giant expands China growth bet
Pablo Nakhle Cerruti, CEO of Comexposium Group. Thousands of exhibitors and buyers converged at the SIAL Shanghai in May, underscoring China’s enduring appeal as one of the world’s most dynamic…