Country’s low-altitude economy aims sky high
An electric vertical take-off and landing air taxi is displayed at the China International Supply Chain Expo in Beijing in July. JADE GAO/AFP Booking an “air taxi” for intercity commuting…
Polar tourism comes in from the cold
Chinese tourists explore the Arctic by boat in June. China’s polar tourism industry has been growing over the past decade. High demand for Arctic and Antarctic itineraries has travel companies…
International cyclists conquer Tianmen Mountain’s cliffside road
International competitors race in a bike challenge on a cliffside road on Sunday in Tianmen Mountain scenic area of Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. An international crowd of 1,500 riders overcame a…
China proposes national safety standards for level-2 driver assistance systems
The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Wednesday released a draft of a mandatory national standard outlining safety requirements for combined driver assistance systems, or Level-2 (L2) systems.…
Asylum applications decrease in June 2025
In June 2025, 52 265 first-time asylum applicants (non-EU citizens) applied for international protection in EU countries, marking a 27% decrease compared with June 2024 (71 455) and a 5%…
China supports Beijing to pilot WTO e-commerce agreement
BEIJING — Chinese authorities have issued a work plan to support Beijing for piloting the World Trade Organization e-commerce agreement, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Friday. The plan,…
China’s government debt ratio within reasonable range, risks controllable: finance minister
BEIJING — China’s government debt ratio is within a reasonable range and risks are manageable and under control, Finance Minister Lan Fo’an said on Friday. By the end of 2024,…
Legoland Shanghai Resort draws big crowds in first summer
Legoland Shanghai Resort, China’s first Legoland resort, officially opens to public on July 5. Legoland Shanghai Resort has become a major attraction during its first summer season, reporting strong attendance…
Local cuisine boosts Sichuan tourism
Tourists take photos at a scenic spot in Suji ancient town, Sichuan province. LI HUASHI/FOR CHINA DAILY While many ancient towns across China often face criticism for their homogenized tourism…
WeRide’s Robobus rolls into Belgium
WeRide’s Robobus is cruising down a street in Leuven in September 2025. Chinese autonomous driving company WeRide has made inroads into Belgium with the launch of its Robobus last week…