Mega HSR project heralds brighter future for nation’s rural vitalization
An aerial image of the Xintangchong Tunnel on the Shaoyang-Yongzhou High-speed Railway in Hunan province on Tuesday. HAN XINLIANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Yang Xiaowu, a villager in Shaoyang, Central China’s Hunan…
Technical challenges persist despite mounting enthusiasm, progress
A humanoid participates in the world’s first humanoid robot halfmarathon in Yizhuang, Beijing, on April 19. WEI XIAOHAO/CHINA DAILY On April 19, Beijing made history by hosting the world’s first…
China’s consumption booms during May Day holiday
This year’s May Day holiday showcased China’s vibrant consumption market, with bustling activity noted across the country reflecting strong consumer demand, thriving businesses, and a dynamic holiday-driven economy. Check out…
Market value of ETFs on Shanghai Stock Exchange exceeds 3t yuan
SHANGHAI – The total market value of exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the Shanghai Stock Exchange has surpassed 3 trillion yuan ($417 billion), according to data released on Wednesday by this…
New direct air route links South China’s Haikou, London
Staff members of Hainan Airlines check in passengers bound for London, at Haikou Meilan International Airport in South China’s Hainan province, on May 7, 2025. Flight HU7911 took off from…
Holiday spurs tourism, retail spending
Tourists from Australia pose for photos at the Tiantan (Temple of Heaven) Park in Beijing, capital of China, May 1, 2025. China’s consumer market showed strong momentum during the recent…
Long-distance deliveries now a reality
A drone transports camel milk in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region in March. CHINA DAILY Have you ever imagined craving a meal from a restaurant 80 kilometers away, and wondering…
Walmart resumes sourcing from China
US retailer Walmart has resumed product sourcing from some Chinese suppliers, marking a shift in its procurement strategy amid rising inventory pressure and looming price hikes for consumers in the…
Amid tariff hikes, US consumers flock to Chinese e-commerce platforms
A foreign merchant talks to a staff member at the 136th China Import and Export Fair in Guangzhou, Guangdong province, in October. HUANG TAIMING/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese cross-border e-commerce platforms…
Turning crisis into opportunity: How China responds to US tariff impact
Zhang Jun, chief economist at China Galaxy Securities, said during an exclusive interview with China Perspective that China’s firm response against the United States’ unwarranted tariff policy has given confidence…