China's television regulator has urged the industry to curb "appearance obsession" and refocus on acting and storytelling, following criticism of a popular drama over excessive makeup, according to media reports.
In an era defined by the urgent need for sustainable solutions to drive development, an innovative production paradigm is quietly revolutionizing industries. Industrial exhaust is being converted into fish feed, used cooking oil into jet fuel, and crop straw into biodegradable film.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday imposed a 100 percent ad valorem tariff on imports of certain patented pharmaceuticals and associated pharmaceutical ingredients.
China will launch a joint crackdown on tax-related crimes this year, targeting high-income groups such as celebrities and online influencers, as well as sectors including medical aesthetics and jewelry, tax authorities said Wednesday.
China has completed a key underwater section of a high-speed rail tunnel beneath the Yangtze River, marking a major step forward in the construction of a 2,100-km east-west rail corridor.
Oracle started cutting thousands of jobs on Tuesday, CNBC reported, as the cloud infrastructure company ramps up investment in building AI infrastructure.
Robin Zeng Yuqun, chairman of Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), the world's largest battery maker, has donated shares worth more than 2 billion yuan ($291 million) to Shanghai Jiao Tong University, marking one of the largest gifts in the university's history, according to a company filing.
China aims to expand its Internet of Things (IoT) sector to more than 10 billion device connections and a core industry size exceeding 3.5 trillion yuan ($505.8 billion) by 2028, according to a policy plan released on Tuesday.
China's manufacturing activity returned to expansion territory in March, offering an early sign that policy support is beginning to feed through to the real economy as measures to boost demand and stabilize growth gain traction, experts said on Tuesday.
China has completed the maiden flight of what it says is the world's largest cargo drone, marking a step forward in unmanned aerial logistics, according to media reports.
China has put into operation its first humanoid robot production line with an annual capacity of more than 10,000 units, marking a step toward large-scale manufacturing of the technology, according to media reports.
China has launched a set of experimental medical projects into orbit as part of plans to develop the world's first "space hospital," in a step toward expanding healthcare capabilities for astronauts.
A report released at the Global Unicorn Conference 2026 in the parallel forums of the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum revealed that China was home to 416 unicorn companies in 2025.
China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030), which sets out goals and measures for further deepening economic cooperation and exchanges across the Taiwan Strait, has drawn support from Taiwan people working and living on the mainland.
Swiss computer peripherals maker Logitech has apologized after a promotional post on its official Douyin account in China sparked criticism for insulting consumers, triggering online backlash, according to media reports.
China has launched two trade barrier investigations targeting U.S. practices disrupting global industrial and supply chains and impeding trade in green products, in a calibrated response to Washington's new trade probes targeting China and other economies, officials and analysts said.
China's industrial sector got off to a robust start in 2026, with profits of major industrial enterprises accelerating in the first two months of the year, underpinned by the strengthening of high-tech sectors and highlighting improving business conditions amid strong policy support, official data showed on Friday.
China's commerce minister urged World Trade Organization members to oppose unilateralism and protectionism at a ministerial meeting, as global trade tensions strain the multilateral system, according to media reports.
Hainan Free Trade Port has attracted more than 700 new foreign-funded firms in the 100 days since launching independent customs operations, underscoring a surge in overseas investment, according to media reports.
BFA Secretary General Zhang Jun said that more than 50 events were held over the four-day gathering, attracting more than 270 guests across various sub-forums.
BFA Annual Conference 2026 held a plenary on Thursday in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.
China's imports and exports of goods exceeded 7.7 trillion yuan ($1.12 trillion) in the first two months of 2026, registering an 18.3 percent year-on-year increase. Chong Quan, China's former deputy international trade representative, spoke to National Business Daily about the challenges and opportunities for China's foreign trade. Below are excerpts of the interview.
China introduced zero-tariff treatment for imports from all the least developed countries with which it has diplomatic relations on Dec 1, 2024. For imports that are subject to tariff quotas, those within the quota are exempt from tariffs, while tariff rates for those exceeding the quota remain unchanged. China is now extending the zero-tariff policy to all African countries with which it has diplomatic relations.
The development of the smart economy consists of two super cycles involving AI-centered technological industries and AI-driven new industries. AI provides the foundational capabilities for emerging industries while their expansion, in turn, accelerates technological breakthroughs. Their coordination can form a flywheel effect to drive economic growth.
The Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2026 was held this week in Hainan province with the theme of "Shaping a Shared Future: New Dynamics, New Opportunities, New Cooperation". China News Service spoke to Wu Shicun, chairman of the Huayang Center for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance on the forum's role in regional development. Below are excerpts of the interview.
A press conference for the 2026 Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) annual conference and the launch of its flagship reports was held on Tuesday in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.
China welcomes companies from the United States to continue expanding their presence in the Chinese market and prosper together with China, according to Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao.
The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) Annual Conference opened on Wednesday in Beijing under the theme "Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation." The event runs from March 25 to 29.
While economic fragmentation and protectionism are on the rise, Asia has formed a dynamic regional economy that effectively hedges against external risks. In the past three decades, intra-regional trade and investment in Asia have grown markedly, consolidating its role as a "ballast" for global trade.
The Boao Forum for Asia remains one of the best platforms in the world to hear ideas you won't hear anywhere else. And at a panel I moderated on Wednesday on climate governance, one idea stood out.
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