The Hangzhou International Android and Robot Technology Exhibition 2025 took place from June 20 to 22, marking China's first professional exhibition dedicated to the entire industrial chain of humanoid robots.
At the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo held last week in Changsha, Hunan province, a steady stream of visitors crowded around a South African booth, drawn by the vibrant display of bottled condiments.
Cheng highlighted the significant role of the midyear shopping festival in driving the recovery and growth of China's consumer market, providing consumers with more diverse and personalized shopping experiences, and further revitalizing consumption potential.
Driven by shared strategic interests and accelerating regional economic integration, China's centrally administered State-owned enterprises will further broaden their business engagement in Central Asia, bolstering the region's power supplies and infrastructure development, said company executives and market watchers.
"Every booth here is grand and exquisitely decorated, with bustling crowds and frequent interactions, creating a lively atmosphere," remarked many exhibitors, highlighting the Medical Equipment and Healthcare Products Exhibition Area as one of the most vibrant ones at the China International Import Expo (CIIE).
China and Uzbekistan are strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership by broadening cooperation in trade, connectivity, infrastructure and cultural exchange. Driven by deepening local ties and aligned development priorities, the two nations are translating diplomatic consensus into practical results across a range of sectors.
Hong Kong serves as a "significant gateway" for Chinese investments into Indonesia, helping Southeast Asia's biggest economy move up the global value chain, a senior banking executive said.
New taxes on imports into the United States, introduced by President Donald Trump over the past few weeks, have dampened United Kingdom manufacturers' enthusiasm for exporting to the country to such an extent that it is no longer among their top three destinations.
Amid the rapid changes in the global energy order, energy cooperation between Kazakhstan and China is gaining greater strategic significance. Kazakhstan, with its vast reserves of hydrocarbons and uranium, as well as its advantageous geographical location, has become a key partner of China in ensuring energy security.
Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, recently opened a direct flight route from Almaty — the country's largest city and a key industrial hub — to a major Chinese city, playing a vital role in advancing the already close economic relations between China and the Central Asian nation.
The Fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo opens in Changsha City, central China's Hunan Province, June 12, 2025.Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the opening ceremony on Thursday, expressing the belief that the expo will create more opportunities for China-Africa cooperation and yield more results.
The air transport market between China and Kazakhstan is going through a great period of growth, according to Peter Foster, CEO of Air Astana, the flag carrier airline of the Central Asian country.
Shanghai's two airports reported double-digit growth year-on-year in the number of inbound and outbound passengers during the three-day-long Dragon Boat Festival ending Monday, according to the Shanghai Airport (Group) Co Ltd.
Shanghai reported nearly 20 billion yuan ($2.78 billion) in total online and offline spending thanks to diversified consumption activities and promotions, according to official sources.
The 2025 China-California Business Forum in Los Angeles has delivered a strong message of cooperation and mutual benefit.
Shanghai-based UniVista Industrial Software Group announced it will offer free trials and evaluations of its critical electronic design automation or EDA tools to domestic users. This move aims to alleviate mounting challenges facing China's chip industry.
U.S. President Donald Trump's doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminum imports to 50 percent will go into effect on Wednesday.
China's largest ride-hailing platform Didi is stepping up efforts to enhance driver recruitment and spur consumption with a 2 billion yuan ($278 million) special fund, to reinforce its role as a critical "employment reservoir" amid challenges.
Chinese tech company Tencent is ramping up efforts to recruit young talent through its largest-ever campus hiring project, aiming to offer 28,000 internship positions over the next three years in a bid to support high-quality employment and strengthen its technological workforce.
The OECD has warned that the global economy is poised for its weakest growth since the pandemic, primarily because of escalating trade tensions stemming from the United States tariff policies.
Chinese consumers are no longer satisfied with simply drinking more milk, and they are focusing on better quality dairy items. The popularity of trendy dairy products such as milk tea and yogurt ice cream has contributed to the overall growth of dairy product consumption.
China's A-share market has remained steadfast despite headwinds in major Asian markets at the start of the month, and is likely to provide more structural opportunities as the nation rolls out more supportive measures and its economic fundamentals stabilize further.
Travel to destinations with rich Chinese folk activities and vibrant festivities accelerated during Dragon Boat Festival, driving up tourist numbers and consumption.
Chinese consumers have exhibited robust purchasing power for home appliances and intelligent electronic products during this year's "618" shopping carnival, a weekslong sales event that culminates on June 18.
Turning policy instruments into outright trade barriers would not only harm interests of China and the European Union but also weaken global confidence in economic recovery and sustainable growth, said China Chamber of Commerce to the EU on Tuesday.
China has taken a concrete step toward addressing crippling issues faced by the private sector, with a revised regulation guaranteeing payments owed to small and medium-sized enterprises.
The China-California Business Forum was held in Los Angeles on Monday, attracting nearly 500 participants from China and the U.S.
China's internet-based insurance sector demonstrated robust and steady growth, with online insurance purchases increasingly on par with offline channels, according to a report released on Wednesday.
China saw a robust growth in travel and tourism-related consumption during the just-concluded Dragon Boat Festival holiday, as the country's cultural appeal and spending momentum continued to draw crowds across major cities and provinces.
China's logistics sector demonstrated strong resilience and significant growth potential in the first four months of this year, with its overall operations on a steadily expanding trajectory despite external uncertainties.