China to tap commercial sector to expand government-subsidized housing
Potential homebuyers look at a property model in Taiyuan, Shanxi province. WEI LIANG/CHINA NEWS SERVICE China will promote the acquisition of existing commercial housing for use as government-subsidized housing, Minister…
CNOOC announces 100m-ton oilfield discovery in Bohai Sea
CNOOC Limited announced on Wednesday a major oilfield discovery at the Qinhuangdao 29-6 site, located in the shallow Neogene formations of the Bohai Sea, which adds over a hundred million tons…
Green energy fuels China’s power spike
Power consumption in China rose 6.2 percent year-on-year in November, official data showed on Wednesday, driven by a surge in high-tech manufacturing and service sectors as the country nears a…
World’s first methanol dual-fuel VLCC delivered in Dalian
The world’s first methanol dual-fuel powered intelligent very large crude carrier (VLCC), dubbed New Explorer, was delivered four months ahead of schedule to its owner in Dalian, Liaoning province, on…
China’s power use sees steady growth in November
BEIJING — China’s electricity consumption, a key barometer of economic activity, saw steady expansion in November, official data showed on Wednesday. Power use rose 6.2 percent year-on-year in November to…
Yunnan topping table for Chinese coffee exports
Small grain coffee beans from Baoshan, Yunnan province. The growth in coffee exports from the Chinese province of Yunnan has culminated in it leading the nation in shipments this year…
Huawei’s HarmonyOS ecosystem surpasses 32 million devices
Chinese singer-actor Yi Yangqianxi poses with Huawei’s latest smartphone nova 15 ultra. Huawei Technologies Co said its self-developed HarmonyOS ecosystem has exceeded 32 million devices, marking a significant milestone in…
Shanghai aiming to double per capita GDP by 2035
Shanghai unveiled its development goals for 2035 on Monday, with the central aim being the doubling of its per capita GDP from 2020 levels. The drafters of the goals believe…
Advanced technology making roads safer in Taixing
A geological radar detection vehicle checking for road defects in Taixing, Jiangsu province. The city of Taixing in East China’s Jiangsu province has introduced advanced technology to conduct comprehensive checks…
Offshore duty-free shopping surges in Hainan FTP policy’s first week
Hainan’s Free Trade Port has witnessed a sharp rise in offshore duty-free shopping one week after launching island-wide customs operations, according to official figures released on Thursday by Haikou Customs.…