Various Chinese localities, including Shanghai, are intensifying efforts to stimulate the consumer market during the summer consumption peak, with some distributing coupons for cultural consumption and others holding various consumption-boosting events, according to reports on Thursday.

On the edge of the Sahara Desert, Amadou Diarra grew up watching the wind carry sand across the thin, tired grass. Villagers in his hometown in Mauritania moved with their herds, chasing pasture that grew scarcer each year.

China's first homegrown commercial electron beam lithography machine, 'Xizhi,' has entered the testing phase, marking a significant leap in the field of quantum chips development, Hangzhou Daily reported on Thursday. Its precision matches that of mainstream equipment in the world, ...

On the rooftop of the Qunguang Power Technology (Suzhou) Co., Ltd. in Wujiang District, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, rows of photovoltaic panels are neatly arranged, converting sunlight into clean electricity.

In a latest display of what an expert described as economic extortion, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has touted a controversial deal allowing US chip giants Nvidia Corp and Advanced Micro Devices Inc (AMD) to sell lower-end AI chips to ...

On August 8, at the Yangtze River Delta's first promotional conference on optimizing the electricity business environment, power supply companies in Shanghai's Qingpu, Jiangsu's Wujiang, and Zhejiang's Jiashan, focused on four key areas: "Shortening Timelines, Reducing Costs, Strengthening the Grid, ...

Mango-flavored ice pops keep rolling off a production line in the county of Tiandong, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region. The tropical sweetness will later embark on a long journey to Russia.

China has made remarkable strides in digital infrastructure and technological innovation during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25) with its total computing power ranking second worldwide and technology breakthroughs in key digital sectors, Liu Liehong, head of the National Data ...

Beijing E-Town Semiconductor Technology Co, a Beijing-based semiconductor equipment firm, on Wednesday said it has sued US chip equipment supplier Applied Materials Inc for alleged trade secrets infringement, nbd.com.cn reported on Wednesday.

Bolstered by sustained policy support and enhanced innovation capacity, China's marine economy is poised for robust growth during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), underpinned by the world's largest and most comprehensive marine industrial system.

The US authorities have secretly placed location-tracking devices in targeted shipments of advanced chips they see as being at high risk of illegal diversion to China, Reuters reported on Wednesday.

Since the new era, the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, has, with great political courage, vigorously promoted theoretical exploration and innovation, and deepened understanding of the ruling laws of Communist parties, ...

The World Humanoid Robot Games held 5v5 soccer preliminaries on Wednesday at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval. Experts said that embodied Artificial Intelligent (AI) technology is advancing at a rapid pace, and the fact that robots can play in full ...

Amid a complex and volatile global economic landscape, Hong Kong is leveraging its unique advantages to reinforce its role as the “super-connector” between Chinese mainland companies and international investors.

The growth of Australia's Treasury Wine Estates partly driven by robust demand for its flagship Penfolds business in China reflects the vast opportunities the Chinese market provides amid global uncertainty. China's consumer base is vast, but equally important is its ...

China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC) and China Shipbuilding Industry Co (CSIC) halted trading of their stocks on the A-share market starting from Wednesday, paving the way for the emergence of a shipbuilding giant that will lead the world in assets ...

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Wednesday to launch a expiry review of anti-dumping measures on imports of single-mode optical fibers from India starting August 14, 2025, in line with relevant Chinese regulations.

In response to a question on whether the Foreign Ministry can confirm the Nauru government releasing a statement announcing an AU$1 billion socio-economic development project with a Chinese company, FM spokesperson Lin Jian said on Wednesday that"I am not aware ...

Asked by a reporter to comment on media reports that China has urged local companies to avoid using Nvidia Corp's H20 processors, particularly for government or national security-related work, and that Chinese regulators have raised concerns directly with Nvidia about ...

China has allocated 188 billion yuan ($25.9 billion) from its 2025 ultra-long special treasury bond funds to support equipment upgrades across major economic sectors, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Wednesday.

Australian wine brand Penfolds released its fiscal year 2025 results on Wednesday, with its return to the Chinese market being an important driver for growth.

The World Humanoid Robot Games held 5v5 soccer preliminaries on Wednesday at Beijing's National Speed Skating Oval, where CIS China reporters saw robots play full matches on their own.

The US government's gross national debt has surpassed $37 trillion, a record number that highlights the accelerating debt on America's balance sheet and increased cost pressures on taxpayers, the AP reported. The $37 trillion update is found in the latest ...

Using the guise of “security” to bar Taiwan compatriots from buying and using high-quality mainland products, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities are doing everything in their power to stifle cross-Straits economic exchange and cooperation, Zhu Fenglian, spokesperson for the ...

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Wednesday it will take countermeasures against two EU financial institutions, effective August 13, 2025 after the EU listed two Chinese financial institutions in its sanctions against Russia.

In China's latest effort to boost domestic consumption, three government departments announced a plan to provide subsidies on qualified personal consumer loans with a maximum of 3,000 yuan ($417.5) per person.

On August 2, during the 2025 BC (Back Contact) Eco-Innovation Summit in Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province, LONGi and industry partners jointly launched the Global BC Ecosystem Collaborative Innovation Center, aiming to accelerate the industrialization process of BC technology.

This year, Unitree Robotics' humanoid robots have gone viral, drawing unprecedented attention to China's humanoid robotics development. Alongside praise and encouragement, there have also been criticism and skepticism. Recently, at Unitree Robotics's headquarters in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province, Dou ...

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Tuesday announced preliminary anti-dumping determinations on imported rape or colza seeds and halogenated butyl rubber originating from Canada, citing that the investigation found preliminary evidence indicating the imported products were dumped, causing substantial injury ...

The DPP authorities are the biggest accomplice of the US in hollowing out Taiwan's industries, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council said on Wednesday.

During last month's third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), overseas exhibitors made up 35 percent of participants -- up 3 percentage points from 2024 and 9 points from the inaugural 2023 edition -- with industry giants like Honeywell, GE ...

Three Chinese government departments announced on Tuesday a plan to provide subsidies on qualified personal consumer loans with a maximum of 3,000 yuan ($417.35) per person.

The real dilemma of the US EV industry lies in the divergence between policy guidance and market realities. Trade policies have become shackles restricting innovation due to the excessive emphasis on “localization.”

With a surge of overseas orders placed in the spring, local factories in Yiwu in East China's Zhejiang Province and Chenghai in Shantou, South China's Guangdong Province, are running at full capacity from June through late August — the year's ...

There is growing evidence that China's "population dividend" is swiftly evolving into a "talent dividend." The Overseas Edition of the People's Daily reported on Tuesday that China has emerged as the world's largest and most comprehensive hub of talent resources, ...

Stepping into the seamless steel tube plant of BAOTOU & STEEL (GROUP) CO, visitors are greeted by a hundred-meter-long automated production line performing a stunning symphony of modern industry. Red-hot steel billets, at 1,100 C transform into gleaming seamless steel ...

China Evergrande, which used to be the largest real estate company in China, issued an announcement on Tuesday, saying that it will be delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKSE) on August 25.

As China's consumer market grows increasingly vibrant and diverse, global theme park giants are doubling down on their efforts in the country, capitalizing on the rising demand for immersive entertainment and family-oriented leisure attractions during summer vacation.

Chinese scientists have stepped up research in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology -- implanting computer chips into the brains of people with disabilities and having achieved positive results.

When asked to comment on the extension of the trade truce between China and the US, the US' executive order which states that the US continues to have discussions with China to "address the lack of trade reciprocity in our ...

In response to a media question that, US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested he might allow Nvidia to sell a special version of its Blackwell AI chip in China, which would likely be more powerful than the H20 chip ...

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Tuesday announced provisional anti-dumping measures on imported rape or colza seeds and halogenated butyl rubber originating from Canada, citing that the investigation found preliminary evidence indicating the imported products were dumped, causing substantial injury ...

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Tuesday announced that it will implement temporary anti-dumping measures in form of a deposit on imported halogenated butyl rubber from Canada, Japan starting from August 14, as investigating authority has preliminarily determined imported halogenated ...

China's Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday announced that it will implement temporary anti-dumping measures in form of a deposit on imported rape or colza seeds originating from Canada starting from August 14, as investigating authority has preliminarily determined imported canola ...

China's Ministry of Commerce initiated an anti-dumping investigation on pea starch imported from Canada on Tuesday. The period to be investigated is January 1 to December 31, 2024, while the industry damage investigation period will cover the period from January ...

McDonald's China operations on Tuesday said that, the practice of the recruitment of retirees has existed for some time and that the company provides compensation and commercial insurance in compliance with Chinese government regulations.

China's e-commerce logistics index, an indicator of logistics operations in the e-commerce sector, came in at 112.0 points in July, up 0.2 points from a month earlier, as government policies to boost domestic demand became more effective, industry data showed ...

US President Donald Trump on Monday suggested he might allow Nvidia to sell a scaled-down version of its next-generation advanced GPU chip in China, with a 30 percent to 50 percent reduction in performance, US media reported on Monday local ...

China's economy continued to demonstrate strong momentum in the first half of 2025, with 13.278 million new business entities registered nationwide.

China on Tuesday issued the Joint Statement on the China-US Economic and Trade Meeting in Stockholm and, following the US announcement that it would extend the deadline for higher tariffs on Chinese goods until November 9, likewise extended its reciprocal ...

China's Commerce Ministry (MOFCOM) announced on Tuesday that it will continue the suspension of Unreliable Entity List measures against 17 US entities starting on Tuesday, following the joint statement issued after the China-US economic and trade talks in Stockholm, Sweden.

Commenting on a media query about the export control list, as the China-US Joint Statement in Stockholm stated that China will take or maintain necessary measures to suspend or remove non-tariff countermeasures against the US, a Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) ...

To implement the consensus reached in the China-US economic and trade consultations, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council announced on Tuesday that it will modify the additional tariffs on articles of the US set forth in the Announcement ...

As we progress through the latter half of 2025, a series of high-tech industry exhibitions and events have been held or are scheduled to occur in China. A recent example is the 2025 China Embodied Intelligent Robot Industry Conference and ...

China is the world's largest importer of soybeans, and the reported developments of its soybean industry chain have garnered significant attention, particularly against the backdrop of some international media outlets attempting to discern the latest developments in China-US trade supply ...

The China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) is scheduled to kick off at Shougang Park in Beijing from September 10 to 14, with nearly 70 countries and international organizations having confirmed their intent to participate as of Monday, ...

Major International institutions have upgraded their ratings of multiple Chinese companies, with the target prices of some companies doubling and some receiving an "overweight" rating for the first time. Analysts said that this showcased global investors' growing confidence in China's ...

China's automobile exports hit 575,000 units in July, with new-energy vehicles (NEVs) driving the growth, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) showed on Monday.

China Rare Earth Group Co on Monday refuted rumors in a statement about a joint launch of a 'rare earth yuan stablecoin' with Ant Group and the People's Bank of China (PBC), noting that such information was fabricated, seriously misleads ...

Fresh avocados, picked from the orchards of South Africa, could reach Chinese consumers within a very short period of time. In recent years, with the rising popularity of trends like "light" and "low-fat" diets, avocados have become increasingly favored by ...

In response to a media question about the 90-day trade truce agreed by China and the US in May on suspending 24 percentage points of tariffs, expiring tomorrow, whether there would be any official announcement, and whether China had received ...

In response to a question on a report claiming that "the Italian government wants to reduce or cancel Chinese stakes in a series of key Italian companies including Pirelli, Ansaldo, and CDP Reti to avoid problems with the Trump administration. ...

Asked to comment on reports that Nvidia and AMD have agreed to give the US government 15 percent of their revenues from chip sales in China, under an arrangement to obtain export licenses for the semiconductors, Lin Jian, a spokesperson ...

Asked to comment on a report saying that Chinese officials have told experts in Washington that China wants the US to ease export controls on high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, a critical component for artificial intelligence chips, as part of a ...

Zhu Huarong, chairman of Changan Automobile Co, on Saturday posted on his personal Weibo account that he had visited Shenzhen and met with Ren Zhengfei, founder and CEO of Huawei.

The People's Bank of China (PBC), the country's central bank, conducted seven-day reserve repo operations worth 112 billion yuan ($15.59 billion) on Monday, as the central bank steps up implementation of a moderately loose monetary policy in the second half ...

China's automobile exports hit 575,000 units in July, with new-energy vehicles (NEVs) driving the growth, data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) showed on Monday.

The China-SCO Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Area in Qingdao city, East China's Shandong Province, recorded 53.26 billion yuan ($7.36 billion) in trade with Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member nations in the first seven months of 2025, a robust ...

In a rare move, Nvidia and AMD have reportedly agreed to share a portion of their revenue from China sales of certain chips as part of an unusual arrangement with the US administration to obtain export licenses to the Chinese ...

In a rare move, Nvidia and AMD have reportedly agreed to share a portion of their revenue from China sales of certain chips as part of an unusual arrangement with the US administration to obtain export licenses to the Chinese ...

Global electric battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) announced on its investor interactive platform on Monday that it has temporarily suspended mining operations at its Yichun project in East China's Jiangxi province.

Since April, a sharp hike in U.S. tariffs on EU-made vehicles has dealt a heavy blow to Europe's auto industry, causing steep declines in the profits of Germany's biggest carmakers and prompting them to seek opportunities in Asia.

During the ongoing 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC), Beijing's Yizhuang area announced it is launching a social experiment program targeting embodied intelligence, the latest move in line with China's steadfast development of robots to further foster new quality productive forces ...

China and the UK have complementary strengths in the field of new energy, and from an economic perspective, there is potential and a solid foundation for collaboration in areas like green electricity.

The rise of the art toy industry is closely linked to China's ongoing consumption upgrade, characterized by a shift toward more spiritual and cultural consumption. This trend reflects the evolving preferences of increasingly sophisticated consumers, who seek products that offer ...

The construction of the Jinshan Offshore Wind Farm Phase I - the first project of its kind - has now seen all 36 turbines installed, marking a breakthrough for the project and lays a solid foundation for its full-capacity grid ...

The night economy remains a key focus for boosting consumption this summer, with various places in China rolling out diverse nighttime consumption activities tailored to local conditions, in a bid to boost the vitality of the country's economy in the ...

As of the end of July, the number of local companies registered in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) exceeded 1.5 million, and the number of non-Hong Kong companies registered in the city surpassed 15,000, both hitting record highs, ...

China's first vertical large model for the tunnel and underground space sector, developed by the National Key Laboratory for Tunnel Boring Machines and Intelligent Operation and Maintenance under China Railway Tunnel Group, a subsidiary of China Railway Group, was released ...

A number of international asset managers have become upbeat on Chinese stocks and assets, boosted by the stable development of China's economy and technology innovation, with Greenwoods Asset Management Hong Kong becoming a latest example after it expressed a bullish ...

High-end luxury brand Louis Vuitton (LV) has reportedly closed its first and only chocolate boutique in Shanghai on Sunday, according to ce.cn.

China's Small and Medium Enterprises Development Index, an index gauging the development of China's small and medium enterprises (SMEs), stood at 89.0 in July, unchanged from June, according to data released by China Association of Small and Medium Enterprises on ...

At the 2025 World Robot Conference in Beijing, Jeff Burnstein, president of the Association for Advancing Automation (A3), told the CIS China on Saturday that China holds a clear advantage in humanoid robotics, supported by strong national strategies and policy ...

Amid current global uncertainties such as supply chain disruptions and conflicts, cooperation between China and Europe in the robotics sector remains on a positive trajectory, Juha Röning, vice president of euRobotics and professor of embedded systems at the University of ...

The "ChatGPT moment" for robots could arrive within the next two to three years, said Wang Xingxing, CEO, CTO and founder of Chinese robot startup Unitree in his speech on Saturday's 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC).

China's consumer price index (CPI), a key gauge of inflation, was unchanged year-on-year in July, but core CPI rose 0.8 percent year-on-year, reflecting the effects of consumption-boosting policies, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on ...

In a brightly lit lab in Beijing's Zhongguancun, which is known as China's Silicon Valley, a humanoid robot stands amid rows of shelves stocked with a variety of goods, its sleek, metallic frame moving with smooth precision as it navigates ...

China's producer price index (PPI), which measures costs for goods at the factory gate, went down 3.6 percent year on year in July, the National Bureau of Statistics said Saturday.

China's consumer price index (CPI), a main gauge of inflation, remained unchanged from a year ago in July, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed Saturday.

The 2025 World Robot Conference (WRC) opened on Friday in Beijing's Yizhuang, marking the 10th anniversary of the event. With a record number of participating companies and international supporting institutions, the conference has become a key barometer for the global ...

Beijing on Friday announced further optimization for its housing policies, with measures including that eligible families face no restrictions on the number of housing units purchased outside the fifth ring road, according to an official notice issued by responsible local ...

China's new-energy vehicles (NEVs) saw robust exports in the first seven months of this year, industry data showed Friday, a sign of vibrant advancement in global sales.

In another move that overstretches the concept of national security, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Thursday (local time) adopted new rules to unleash the buildout of secure submarine cable infrastructure, citing so-called "greater threats" from foreign adversaries like ...

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of China-European Union (EU) bilateral relations. In this changing and turbulent international situation, it is all the more important for China and the EU, the world's two major economies, to engage ...

In Beijing, office worker Liu Liqin recently used an AI-powered health assistant on the Alipay platform to interpret her medical checkup report.

Commenting on a media question regarding US President Donald Trump has said imposing secondary tariffs on China for Beijing's purchase of Russian oil was a possibility, without giving details, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Friday that China's ...

To actively support the development of renewable energy in Kazakhstan, LONGi, invited by the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan, His Excellency Ilyas Bakytzhan, successfully held the "Empowering Kazakhstan's Sustainable Future" PV technology seminar in Astana on July 30, 2025. The ...

Several multinational corporations have recently released their financial results, highlighting the significance of the Chinese market and their commitment to further expanding local operations.

​China's top tax authority in Shanghai said on Friday it found no evidence of tax violations involving prominent actress Liu Xiaoqing and her affiliated companies, following a public complaint filed months earlier this year, with Liu reaffirming her commitment to ...

China's Supreme People's Court on Friday issued guidelines on implementing the nation's private sector promotion law, outlining measures in five areas to provide judicial support for the growth of the private sector. An expert highlighted that the move helps correct ...