
Beijing plans to build a global hub for AI-powered scientific research by 2028 under a new strategy to integrate artificial intelligence more deeply into scientific research, according to a policy document released by municipal science authorities.

China's embodied artificial intelligence industry is experiencing rapid growth this year, with sales revenue rising 22.4% in the first five months of 2026, according to tax data released by authorities.

China has set ambitious targets for the expansion of its industrial internet infrastructure by 2030, including building 50,000 industrial 5G private networks and achieving a core industry value of over 2.5 trillion yuan ($368.47 billion), according to an official policy document.

China's services trade rose 6% year-on-year in the first five months of 2026, driven by strong export growth, official data showed.
China will continue to strengthen cooperation with the World Bank in addressing global challenges and attach greater importance to knowledge cooperation, an official with the Ministry of Finance said Wednesday.
Hong Kong ranked fourth in the world in average wealth per adult, with an average of $648,267, according to the Global Wealth Report 2026 released Tuesday by UBS.
The 9th China-Eurasia Expo that concluded in Xinjiang on Monday hit a record high in terms of scale, organizers said Tuesday.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge port handled 162.76 billion yuan (about $24 billion) in foreign trade during the first five months of 2026, up 41.6% from a year earlier, according to data released Tuesday by Gongbei Customs.
As the world's gaze focused on the FIFA World Cup 2026, an electrifying spectacle of skill unfolded at an exhibition hall in Shanghai: humanoid robots stepping up to the penalty spot, striking balls with precision and celebrating goals in front of roaring crowds.
Sonam Wangdrak first saw a train not on a track, but in a school textbook.
In one AI-generated short drama produced by his company, a white-robed master drops from the heavens into an arena where a female martial artist is losing ground to a fighter in an Iron Man-style mecha suit. A glowing shield wraps around the woman. Then the immortal steps forward and declares, "I, your master, will fight for you."
Taicang, a dynamic city in Suzhou, Jiangsu province of East China, is fortifying its economic ties with Austria, reflecting a broader trend of European business expansion in the region.
Buoyed by improving market demand amid robust global appetite for artificial intelligence-related products and stronger pro-growth policy support, China's factory activity returned to expansion in June after standing at the boom-bust threshold a month earlier, official data showed on Tuesday.
With the world's largest vehicle fleet, China's automotive sector is undergoing a fundamental transition, which analysts say could open up vast opportunities in the aftermarket, turning incremental demand into exponential consumption scenarios as reinforced by a robust new policy framework.
The 618 shopping festival, once dominated by price comparisons and heavy discounts, is increasingly being shaped by consumer demand for value, differentiation and lifestyle relevance, said experts.
China's commercial banks stepped up the issuance of tier 2 capital bonds and perpetual bonds in the second quarter to replenish capital, strengthen resilience against financial risks and better serve the real economy.
A rafting experience, a fireworks show, or a concert ticket can all spark a journey, with summer tourism focusing on creating memorable experiences for visitors, according to the latest data from online travel agency Trip.com Group.
Pop icon Jay Chou made a spectacular return to Beijing with his brand-new Dragon Fist: Beijing Carnival 2026 Jay Chou Concert, taking over the iconic National Stadium, or Bird's Nest, for three consecutive nights from June 26 to 28.
The book-type foldable smartphone is undergoing a profound transformation from a hardware novelty into a genuine AI-powered productivity tool, experts and corporate executives said.But how intelligently it works, experts said.

The Gansu-to-Shandong±800 kV ultra-high voltage direct current transmission line originates from the Qingyang converter station in Gansu province.[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn].

The full operation of a record-breaking pumped-storage hydroelectricity station in East China is poised to further accelerate the nation's green energy transition and fortify long-term grid security, said industry experts.

With a record 600 deals reached, the China (Shanghai) International Technology Fair (CSITF), which concluded recently, has become an ideal platform for introducing the latest innovations and technologies, creating vast business opportunities and promoting industry cooperation spanning domestic and global markets.

Zhuangzitian, a village once severely impacted by rocky desertification in Southwest China's Yunnan province, has reversed a decades-long trend of environmental degradation and economic migration by developing a 15-million-yuan ($2.2 million) cactus cultivation and processing industry.

Chinese-made air conditioners are seeing strong sales across Europe as an intense heat wave drives demand for cooling appliances, making them a sought-after solution for households coping with record temperatures.

A former stretch sandbank along the Yarlung Zangbo River in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region has been transformed into the region's largest vineyard and one of the world's highest-altitude grape-growing areas, highlighting efforts to develop specialty agriculture in harsh environments.

Rural industries in Shannan, Xizang are creating new sources of local employment as greenhouse farming and community-run homestays expand, enabling residents to earn income without needing to leave their villages.

At the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), the conversation around supply chains feels more urgent. With the Middle East conflicts and the Strait of Hormuz disruptions, the ripple effects are still unfolding — and they're going to shape global trade for years to come.

As global supply chains undergo their most significant transformation in decades, a fundamental question confronts multinational corporations: what exactly are they looking for?
Chinas southwest Sichuan Province on June 22 launched the"Digital and Intelligent Supply Chain Cooperation List"for global investors at the Sichuan Digital&Smart Industry Chain International Cooperation Conference.

China unveiled a detailed set of procedures for investigating threats to its industrial and supply chain security after the State Council adopted the country's first dedicated regulations on the issue in April.
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