Nation widens edge in advanced manufacturing
A humanoid robot demonstrates its skill of folding a cloth at the 2025 World Internet Conference (2025 WIC) Light of Internet Expo in Wuzhen, East China’s Zhejiang province, Nov 6,…
China to study establishment of national-level M&A fund: NDRC
BEIJING — China is researching the establishment of a national-level mergers and acquisitions (M&A) fund as part of efforts to optimize the layout of government investment funds and strengthen the…
‘Hard-won’ 5% GDP rise shows firm footing
By Ouyang Shijia, Zhou Lanxu and Wang Keju | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2026-01-20 00:25 China’s economy demonstrated strong resilience in 2025, with growth holding firm despite mounting external pressures and…
Data indicates Hainan’s special customs operations taking hold
Residents and tourists shop at the China Duty Free Group’s Haikou International Duty-Free City. Hainan Free Trade Port has recorded a steady start one month after launching its island-wide special…
China to launch 500b yuan guarantee program to support private investment
BEIJING – The Chinese government on Tuesday announced a special guarantee program with a total scale of 500 billion yuan ($71.42 billion) to support investment by micro, small and medium-sized…
Baoshan rolls out key initiatives to attract global cooperation
Shanghai’s Baoshan district hosts a conference on optimizing its business environment and promoting investment on Friday. Shanghai’s Baoshan district hosted a conference on optimizing the business environment and promoting investment…
3.2% of children had unmet needs for medical care in 2024
In 2024, 3.2% of children in the EU aged 16 or less were reported to have unmet needs for medical care (examination and treatment), down from 3.6% in 2021. For…
25% of young people work and study at the same time
In 2024, 25.4% of young Europeans (aged 15-29) were employed during formal education. 71.4% of young people remained outside the labour force and 3.2% were unemployed (available for employment and…
From niche locations to immersion: Four nations witness shift in Chinese outbound travel
The “Explore the Mystery in Central Europe, Taste Local and Travel Green” Tourism Trade Sharing Session, co-hosted by the European Travel Commission and the national tourism boards of Central European…
China, Canada reach specific arrangements to address trade issues: commerce ministry
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney appears on a screen as he speaks, before a dinner hosted by the Canada-China Business Council, during the first visit by a Canadian prime minister…