Tokens are China’s next goldmine
MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY In a small apartment somewhere in Southeast Asia, a designer taps a phone screen and asks an artificial intelligence tool to sharpen a blurred product photo, soften…
Pingyao Ancient City gate tower, Shanxi
The city gate tower of Pingyao Ancient City in Jinzhong, Shanxi, is a landmark of the historical city wall. An elegant timber structure with triple eaves and green-tiled roofs, it…
Sino-EU trade ties benefit from dialogue
China and the European Union enjoy a deeply intertwined economic relationship, with supply chains in green energy, pharmaceuticals and high-end manufacturing tightly linked, experts said, warning that the real threat…
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…