NBS data point to gradual recovery on demand side
A shopper browses products at a supermarket in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, on Monday. GENG YUHE/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s consumer inflation climbed to a three-year high in February while the decline…
Experts call for inclusion of PV sector in energy framework
Technicians check solar panels at a power station in Tianchang, Anhui province, on Oct 14. SONG WEIXING/FOR CHINA DAILY China should integrate its photovoltaic manufacturing sector into the formal management…
Tech innovation underlined for construction SOEs
An image captures the construction of the Qinglongmen Bridge, linking Fodu and Meishan islands in Zhejiang province, on Wednesday. Spanning 756 meters, the project — jointly built by units of…
China’s foreign trade up 18.3% in first two months
BEIJING — China’s foreign trade has posted a robust start to the year, with the total value of trade in goods recording double-digit growth, surging 18.3 percent year-on-year in the…
4.5–5% growth target seen as achievable
China’s economic growth target of 4.5 to 5 percent is a realistic goal based on current international conditions and the country is capable of exceeding this range while continuing to…
MNCs bullish on China’s growth plans, policies
Editor’s Note: This year’s two sessions, which opened on March 4, come at a pivotal moment as China embarks on its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30). We invited executives from multinational…
Progress seen in agri product processing
The key to transforming local agricultural resources into “rewarding” industries that drive rural prosperity and local economic growth lies in applying “industrial mentality and supply chain thinking”, Yang Jun, mayor…
Vision for humanoid robots outlined
Lei Jun (center), founder of Xiaomi, interviewed by reporters at the ongoing two sessions in Beijing. ZHANG WEI/CHINA DAILY More efforts are needed to expand application scenarios in smart manufacturing…
Gansu advances industrial upgrade to bolster growth
A view of a data center in Qingyang, Gansu province. XINHUA Northwest China’s Gansu province is transforming its industrial base by pushing forward an industry-driven development strategy to modernize its…
Recalibrating for quality, sustainable growth era
If one were to judge the priorities of this year’s two sessions by the sheer density of cameras and voice recorders, the answer would be unequivocal: it’s the economy. As…