Energy security stable despite Mideast risks
Despite escalating geopolitical tensions caused by US-Israel attacks on Iran that have cast a shadow over the Strait of Hormuz — a vital international waterway critical to oil shipments —…
ODI set for steady growth in 2026
A Haier employee (left) addresses visitor queries during a product debut ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Feb 2. CHEN WEI/XINHUA Driven by industrial restructuring and rising demand for cost-efficient…
Medical AI growth leads to standardization in epilepsy surgery
A recent effort — known as Omni-iEEG — brings together pre-surgical brain recordings from eight epilepsy centers, covering 302 patients and 178 hours of data, trying to benefit epilepsy sufferers…
Creating a trendy toy is more than mere child’s play
A child hugs a Wakuku, a trendy toy made by Chinese toy producer Here Group, during the opening of the brand’s first flagship store in Beijing on Dec 20. Yang…
African nations rise as trendy travel destinations
Colorful goods and local specialties are presented at a Johannesburg fair on Feb 24, highlighting African culture and tourism. CHEN WEI/XINHUA For Li Qiaoyang, a young travel enthusiast from Shandong…
Australian businesses see opportunities for growth at 9th CIIE
SYDNEY — Representatives from Australian enterprises, organizations, and industry bodies have voiced their enthusiasm for participating in the ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai in November, highlighting the expo…
Range of macro tools to keep economy on track
China’s strategic priorities for the next five years will center on developing new quality productive forces and boosting domestic demand, according to the recently unveiled Recommendations of the Central Committee…
Zhejiang embedding AI into link of industry
A worker operates a 5G device at a technology company in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on Jan 9, 2025. SHI KUANBING/FOR CHINA DAILY HANGZHOU — As Chinese skater Sun Long stood…
Holiday rush fuels motorway charging
New energy vehicles charge at a service area in Xiangyang, Hubei province, on Feb 18. WANG JIANFENG/FOR CHINA DAILY China saw a surge in private car travel during the Spring…
Foster new growth drivers in services spending
CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY At present, China’s economic development is at a critical stage of transitioning from high-speed growth to high-quality development. As China’s per capita GDP has surpassed $12,000, the…