Air Astana to launch non-stop flight between Shanghai and Almaty
Kazakhstan’s Air Astana will launch a non-stop service between Shanghai and Almaty from March 30, adding a new link between China’s financial hub and Central Asia’s largest city. The airline…
China’s oil and gas production hits all-time high
This photo taken on Dec 21, 2025 shows the offshore oil and gas platforms in Bohai Oilfield. China’s oil and gas production climbed to a record high in 2025, bolstered…
China’s energy self-sufficiency rate to hit 84.6%
Builders from China Railway No 4 Engineering Group install panels for the 14.9988-megawatt distributed photovoltaic power station under Buliangou Coal Mine in Inner Mongolia. LIU YUCAI/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s energy…
Chinese carmakers capturing greater market share: S&P director
Chinese OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) achieved sales of 16 million vehicles in the Chinese mainland in 2025, capturing roughly 60 percent of the market share — “a very nice performance,”…
World’s fastest humanoid robot unveiled, given Usain Bolt namesake
Zhejiang University and Shanghai robotics company JingShi Technology announced the launch of Bolt, a full-size humanoid robot that reached a peak running speed of 10 meters per second, which they…
Steel sector to be innovation powerhouse
An employee works on the production line of a steel plant in Maanshan, Anhui province. ZHANG MINGWEI/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s steel sector is expected to reach a globally advanced technological…
Solar seen outshining coal in ’26
Employees inspect PV panels at a solar power station in Tianchang, Anhui province, on Jan 12. SONG WEIXING/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s installed solar power capacity is on track to surpass…
China leverages high-tech manufacturing for global edge
A 3D printer in operation at the flagship store of Bambu Lab, a 3D printer brand, in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, on Nov 24. ZUO DONGCHEN/FOR CHINA DAILY For many families…
China’s COMAC signs deal for firefighting planes at Singapore Airshow
A Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) C919 performs during the media preview for the 10th Singapore Airshow in Singapore, Feb 1, 2026. Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) said…
Major cities see improved realty metrics
An aerial drone photo taken on July 21, 2025 shows a urban village renovation project in Nanning city, South China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. The property market in China’s major…