Where do children’s toys come from?
The holiday season is here, and for many, toy shopping is a crucial activity on the to-do list. In 2024, the EU was a net importer of toys from the…
Hainan’s special customs operations start strong as trade and sales surge
Hainan’s offshore duty-free sector sees strong customer traffic and vibrant sales following the island-wide special customs operations. China’s island province of Hainan reported robust trade and soaring duty-free sales as…
Mixue Group opens 1st US store in Hollywood
A staff member cuts the ribbon during the opening ceremony of Mixue Group’s first store in the US in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California on Dec 20, 2025. China’s new-style popular…
Century-old trees and tech build a prosperous industry
A local villager checks harvested persimmon in Pingle county, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. As early winter descends upon Pingle county in Guilin, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, the ancient persimmon groves…
World’s first supercritical CO2 power generator starts operation in Guizhou
The world’s first commercial supercritical carbon dioxide power generator started operation in Southwest China’s Guizhou province on Saturday, marking a significant milestone in the global transition toward high-efficiency waste heat…
China set to account for only 7% of total EU exports
In 2025, EU exports to China are set to be 44% below exports to the UK and more than 10% below exports to Switzerland. Over the past five years, the…
China issues rules to regulate pricing practices of internet platforms
BEIJING — China released new rules on Saturday to regulate pricing practices of internet platforms, a move aimed at fostering innovation and promoting the sound development of the platform economy.…
EU agri-food trade surplus reaches highest level in over a year as exports hit a record in October
The EU agri-food trade surplus increased sharply in October 2025, reaching EUR 6.4 billion. This represents an 18% increase compared to September and represents the highest monthly surplus in more…
AI to play key role in revving up industrial upgrades
SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY Fast-evolving artificial intelligence is poised to play a pivotal role in bolstering industrial upgrades, helping China build new growth drivers and injecting strong momentum into high-quality economic…
16.9% of people in EU lived in overcrowded households
In 2024, 16.9% of people in the EU lived in overcrowded households, a slight decrease from 18.1% in 2014. More than 30% of people in 5 EU countries lived in…