Guangdong’s trade with APEC economies exceeds 6t yuan in 2025
An aerial photo taken on Dec 17, 2025 shows a container terminal in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province. South China’s Guangdong province purchased 1.72 trillion yuan ($242.25 billion) worth of…
China is big until you see it in the EU export league table
In this issue, we’re pleased to begin a collaboration with the Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS) – Europe’s largest research institute focusing solely on the analysis of contemporary China…
Travel time to the nearest school or hospital in EU
Eurostat has released a new version of the geospatial dataset on accessibility of healthcare and education services by road transport, with improved coverage and resolution. The dataset helps identify communities…
Xizang achieved breakthroughs in GDP and economic expansion, chairman says
The past five years have been an era of remarkable transformation and unprecedented progress for Xizang autonomous region, a period defined by rapid development and innovation, Karma Tsetan, chairman of…
Chinese tech brand Xiaomi launch smartphone line in Kenya
Chinese technology brand, Xiaomi, is accelerating its push into Africa’s fast-growing digital market — using Kenya as a strategic entry point to expand its Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem —…
9.2% of EU population struggled to keep their home warm
In 2024, 9.2% of the EU population was not able to keep their home adequately warm. Compared with 2023, this represents an improvement of 1.4 percentage point (pp). The highest…
Xizang unveils plans to boost its standing in global economic landscape
The Xizang autonomous region unveiled plans to expand its role as a high-level gateway to South Asia, underscoring its commitment to fostering deeper global connections. The plans were detailed in…
Yunnan tops the nation in coffee exports
Southwest China’s Yunnan province retained its position as the country’s leading exporter of coffee in both volume and value in 2025, contributing more than 40 percent to the nation’s total…
China updates sustainability disclosure rules to support high-quality, ESG-aligned growth
China’s stock exchanges have issued revised guidelines for corporate sustainability disclosures, underscoring China’s ongoing proactive efforts to foster sustainable and high-quality growth among listed enterprises while aligning with international environmental,…
Estee Lauder accelerates innovation in consumer experience scenarios
Estee Lauder’s French luxury skincare brand, Darphin Paris, unveils its first flagship store in Shanghai on Jan 28, 2026. The Estee Lauder Companies Inc’s French luxury skincare brand, Darphin Paris,…