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10 big things about China you should not miss (Nov. 30- Dec. 6)
The giant panda Hu Chun, currently living in Indonesia, gave birth to a cub last Thursday at the Taman Safari Zoo in Bogor, Indonesia, which marks the first giant panda cub ever born in the country.
China Eastern Airlines flight MU745 landed at Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, on Thursday afternoon local time. This only non-stop direct passenger route between China and Argentina covers a total distance of 20,000 kilometers, setting a new record for the world's longest single civil aviation flight.
Taobao Shangou announced on Friday that Ele.me app will undergo a comprehensive upgrade to become Taobao Shangou (flash delivery) immediately upon updating to its latest version.
Ashvin, originally from Sri Lanka and now based in Dubai, works for a Chinese media outlet. His job is capturing China's stories with lenses, which mainly involves Chinese-made products. He says these items add convenience and a spark of enjoyment to both his work and personal life.
Arun, an Indian national now working at a Chinese construction firm, first arrived in China in 2012 — originally to study. Over more than a decade living and working in China, he's taken the high-speed rail, served as a tour guide in Chinese, and ultimately built a career within a Chinese company.
The Sao Paulo City Council on Monday local time enacted Law No. 18342, including the Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival in the city's official events calendar, making it an official festival in this Brazilian city.
Long regarded as a global benchmark for quality and precision, Japan's manufacturing sector is now losing its competitive edge.
In 2024, bilateral trade reached $79.58 billion, up 0.8% year-on-year, and two-way investment exceeded $26 billion in total.
Disney's "Zootopia 2" has surpassed 2 billion yuan (approximately $280 million) at the Chinese mainland box office, becoming the highest-grossing imported animated film in the country's history and breaking several other records.
With 282 passengers on board, China Eastern Airlines launched its new service to Buenos Aires via Auckland on Thursday. Flight MU745 took off from Shanghai Pudong Airport at 2:19 a.m., marking the opening of the world's longest single-flight journey.
China firmly opposes official exchanges between the U.S. and China's Taiwan region in any form, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian at a regular press conference on Wednesday.
A barrier-free navigation service app was launched in Macao on Wednesday, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, as the region prepares to co-host the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities and the 9th National Special Olympics.
The AI robot introduced by Hangzhou traffic police can perform standardized signaling based on traffic lights and use visual recognition technology to detect illegal behavior by non-motor vehicles.
The black stork, a large wading bird known for its wariness, is often hailed as the "giant panda among birds."
In the warehouse of Joy Wing Mau’s Shanghai branch, refrigerated trucks loaded with fruits are busily transporting a variety of fruit products from around the world to thousands of households.
"Hong Kong In" was the theme of the Hong Kong exhibition area in the China Pavilion at the inaugural China International Import Expo (CIIE). The phrase "Hong Kong In" carries a dual meaning, echoing CIIE’s theme of “Import”, while also encapsulating Hong Kong's vision to seize opportunities and move towards high-quality development.
"I've attended the China International Import Expo (CIIE) three times, and each time feels like opening a new mystery box. You never know what surprises you'll encounter," said Angel Prieto, Vice President of External Affairs and Director at Asociación Nacional de CEEIs (ANCES), his eyes filled with excitement. A veteran with over a decade of experience in Spain's and Europe's innovation sectors, Prieto's connection with China began 15 years ago. For him, the CIIE has become a "magical platform where connections take root".
Peruvian artisan Oswaldo Mamani never anticipated that a chance encounter with Chinese tourist Ma Yuxia ten years ago would open the door for his small hand-sewn alpaca dolls to reach the China International Import Expo (CIIE) across the ocean. Making an appearance at the CIIE, an international grand stage, became the "code" that changed his family's destiny.
Ms. Prinat Apirat, Consul-General of the Kingdom of Thailand in Shanghai, has a unique perspective on China: both familiar and unfamiliar. She has been posted to China twice, the first time being about 20 years ago in Beijing. In 2023, she came to work in Shanghai. "Returning to China, I am deeply impressed by the rapid development here, especially the astounding progress in the digital sector," said Apirat.
"Why is Mr Udumullage using this account today?" "Mr Udumullage is here, should we expect more giveaways?"... When Chiranjaya Udumullage, Founder and Chairman of Sri Road, suddenly appeared in the live stream of "Sri Road", the comments section instantly exploded with excitement. The Sri Lankan businessman, accustomed to the enthusiastic greetings from fans, responded calmly and individually.
At the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE), the Innovation Incubation Special Section was buzzing with excitement as visitors tried out "Moonwalkers," the world's first smart-powered shoes that let you walk at running speeds. These innovative shoes, created by the American startup Shift Robotics, made their Asian debut at the CIIE.
For seven consecutive years, each appearance at the CIIE has been marked by a distinct new identity—this is the story of Dupilumab Injection (Dupixent®) from the multinational pharmaceutical company Sanofi. From enhancing disease awareness to being approved in China two years ahead of schedule and included in the national health insurance, from expanding indications for atopic dermatitis to covering all age groups, and to entering the respiratory disease treatment field—this innovative drug has continuously evolved on the stage of the CIIE. It has grown from a "CIIE baby" to a "Hexagonal Warrior" covering seven major indications. This is a testament to global innovation accelerating its landing in China and evidence that China's speed has surpassed global benchmarks.
Blending Nordic minimalism with IKEA's modern design philosophy, an exhibition space that harmonizes aesthetics and functionality made debut at the 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE).
As the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) approaches, Edward Lee, Chief Executive Officer of Johnson Health Tech. Co., Ltd. China finds his schedule increasingly packed. The success of the past three expos—marked by a flood of orders, enhanced reputation, and new partnerships—has filled him and his team with anticipation for their fourth outing.
Roy Van Den Hurk, CEO of Milk New Zealand Dairy Limited, could be considered a "die-hard fan" of the China International Import Expo (CIIE). Except for a brief absence from one edition due to uncontrollable factors, he travels all the way from New Zealand to China every year specifically to attend this annual event.
China is the world's largest importer and consumer of durians. Previously, durians from Southeast Asia entered the Chinese market primarily as frozen products. Nowadays, fresh durians from Malaysia are directly sourced from century-old orchards in Pahang, transported via a cold chain route from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. They undergo immediate customs inspection through a green channel, going through customs clearance and reaching supermarket shelves within 36 hours at most.
"Last year it was an exhibit; this year it's a product." That’s the story of Roche’s Xofluza, an innovative medicine for influenza. It commenced the journey at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) as a small medicine box with the English label. In no time, it underwent a remarkable transformation at the CIIE, evolving from "an Exhibit" to "a Product"—not only entering the market but also being produced locally.
As a domestic partner to recruit exhibitors for the China International Import Expo (CIIE) Bureau, Lingang Group created a vibrant Lingang Exhibition Area at the 7th CIIE. Within a 2,700-square-meter space, it has brought together 68 foreign brand clusters, showcasing its strong appeal.
As a cutting-edge innovation in cleaning technology, the AI robot scrubber cleaner from Germany's leading cleaning equipment company, Kärcher, could hardly have imagined that just two months after being admired at the CIIE booth, it would swiftly begin operating at Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, only about 3 kilometers away. The speed of this role transition is astonishing.
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