Nation’s AI-backed drug market hits global stride
China’s artificial intelligence-driven drug discovery is accelerating its role as a prominent player in global biotech. Experts and industry insiders said the sector is drawing unprecedented international attention, even though…
Loans boost development in Global South
China has consistently provided much-needed loans to other nations across the Global South, based on their development priorities and repayment capacity, analysts said, citing recent research that counters claims portraying…
Culture park immerses visitors in illuminating nighttime activities
The Shanghai Expo Culture Park unveiled a night tour program in August, transforming the venue into a vibrant evening destination that combines illuminated gardens, artistic installations, and cultural activities throughout…
Qianjiang crayfish in high demand
WUHAN — At 3 am, the only sound Ding Yuankai can hear is the gentle splash of oars slicing through a pond in Qianjiang, a city in Central China’s Hubei…
Human-machine collaboration fueling high-quality growth
Visitors watch a robot working at a popcorn stand at the 2025 World AI Conference in Shanghai in July. FANG ZHE/XINHUA BEIJING — With two taps on a screen, soft…
Credibility test as customers challenge Xiaomi
Xiaomi Corp’s breakneck entry into China’s competitive and fast-growing electric vehicle market is hitting a reputational speed bump. The smartphone maker-turned-EV upstart is drawing a backlash from buyers over aggressive…
No such thing as free dinner? Plenty to chew on
A plate of food from different regions in Africa. Work ended early one Friday evening. I was wondering where to go when an Eritrean friend texted me to ask if…
China’s economy maintains stable, progressive growth
China’s industrial production maintained its solid growth momentum in July, with value-added output from major industrial enterprises rising 5.7 percent year-on-year and 0.38 percent month-on-month, driven by strong performances in…
A teahouse steeped with historic vibrancy
Huxinting Teahouse, in Shanghai’s famed Yu Garden complex, underwent nearly two years of restorations. The city’s oldest teahouse reopened its doors to the public last month, breathing new life into…
Retirees regain ground in service jobs market
Eyeing retirees’ rich experience, better time flexibility and lower hiring costs in China, companies such as McDonald’s and Universal Beijing Resort are showing stronger interest in hiring people in this…