The "The Future of the Internet Forum," a parallel session of the 2025 ZGC Forum Annual Conference, convened in Beijing on March 29. The event, hosted by the Beijing Association for Science and Technology (BAST) and China United Network Communications ...

In response to a media inquiry regarding a recent hearing on investigations into imported beef, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said in a notice on Tuesday that it held a hearing on the investigations of safeguard measures for the beef ...

With both the EU and China seeking to drive industrial transformation and address global challenges in a rapidly evolving geopolitical and technological landscape, Hannover Messe 2025, one of the world's leading trade fairs for mechanical and electrical engineering, has emerged ...

In light of recent US threats to impose high tariffs on key industries such as imported cars and its disruption of global supply chains, China, Japan and South Korea - crucial manufacturing hubs in East Asia - share a common ...

China has issued a guideline on improving the social credit system, aiming to promote the deep integration of the system with all aspects of economic and social development, and provide strong support for accelerating the construction of a unified national ...

China and Sweden should firmly support the free trade, further deepening bilateral cooperation for more tangible results, said officials and business leaders from the both countries during the China-Sweden Trade and Investment Forum held on Monday in Stockholm, Sweden, which ...

Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Zhipu AI unveiled a free AI agent on Monday, in the latest example of what has been described by some industry leaders as “explosive growth” in China's AI industry marked by a rising number of ...

China is in a very advantageous position in new-energy technologies such as renewables, batteries, and electric vehicles (EVs), Nobuo Tanaka, former executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), told the Global Times.

As US reciprocal tariffs are scheduled to take effect on April 2, worries in the US have been worsening, with some negative impacts already emerging, according to media reports.

China will foster a more transparent, efficient and predictable regulatory environment for companies pursuing overseas listings, and will promote reform through further openness, according to a meeting hosted by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) on Monday.

Under the theme of "New Quality Productivity and Global Science and Technology Cooperation," the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum, held from Thursday to Monday in capital city of Beijing, featured nearly 100 humanoid robots from top Chinese tech companies offering services such ...

In response to a question regarding a report that that China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said it will review CK Hutchison's potential sale of relevant port assets to a BlackRock-led consortium, China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said ...

In response to the view that China is launching a charm offensive to attract foreign investment and will bring more positive momentum to the world economy, following China's top leader's meeting with representatives of the international business community and the ...

Passenger and vehicle trips through the Zhuhai highway port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) set a new record in the first quarter of the year, the highest since the bridge opened in 2018, underscoring the mega bridge's growing role ...

As the US' reciprocal tariff is scheduled to take effect on April 2, domestic worries from the US have been worsening, with some negative impacts already showing, according to media reports.

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) technology, an innovation pillar empowering China's smart manufacturing, green transition and even breakthroughs in space sciences, is proving to be a key driver of the nation's high-quality growth, noted international industry experts at ...

The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's manufacturing sector came in at 50.5 in March, up 0.3 percentage points from a month earlier, running in the expansion territory for the second consecutive month, data from the National Bureau of Statistics ...

China will issue 500 billion yuan (about 69.7 billion US dollars) of special treasury bonds to support large state-owned commercial banks in replenishing their core tier-one capital, the Ministry of Finance said Monday.

The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced on Monday that it has discovered a major oilfield in the eastern South China Sea, with proven reserves exceeding 100 million tonnes.

The China-Laos Railway's "Lancang-Mekong Express" international freight train arrived at Wangjiaying West Station in Kunming, the capital city of Southwest China's Yunnan Province, on Sunday, reaching a milestone in total freight volume since its launch in December 2021, according to ...

Two Chinese companies have received the first-ever Operation Certificate (OC) for autonomous passenger drones issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the Global Times learned on Sunday. It marks the first time that the regulator has issued these ...

Despite challenges, China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) industry continues to thrive, showcasing its ability to adapt and evolve in a rapidly changing global market. The innovative vitality and resilience of the industry have demonstrated that external pressures cannot stifle the development ...

According to a Bloomberg report on Sunday, US employers probably tempered their hiring in March, as consumer caution mounted and the economic outlook darkened amid concerns over the repercussions of increased tariffs. Economists surveyed by Bloomberg estimate that payrolls expanded ...

Top trade officials from China, Japan and South Korea exchanged in-depth views on the enhancement of trade and investment cooperation, regional and multilateral cooperation on Sunday, and reached a broad consensus during the 13th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting ...

Sip a latte topped with a swan design by a robotic arm, receive a charcoal portrait from an artificial intelligence (AI) artist, or follow a humanoid robot to a meeting room to discuss the latest technology breakthroughs with global experts ...

China recently unveiled a plan to upgrade all suitable permanent farmland into high-standard cropland by 2035, in the latest push to reinforce the foundations of the nation's food security, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday.

Chinese airlines started on Sunday to implement a set of summer and autumn flight plans, which will run until October 25, while the mileages of international flight routes continues to expand, official data showed.

Four Chinese state-owned banks announced plans on Sunday to introduce the Ministry of Finance (MOF) as a strategic investor through targeted share placements, with their boards having approved proposals to issue A-shares to designated investors.

The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC) delivered its first C909 aircraft to Lao Airlines on Sunday. This is the first time that a Chinese jet airliner has entered the Lao market, marking a new step in the development of ...

China's Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao on Sunday met with Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Yoji Muto during the 13th Trilateral Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting among China, Japan and South Korea held in Seoul, and the two ...

Since the beginning of 2025, the financial market has become notably buoyant - evidenced by rising stock indices, significantly increased trading volumes, and more active IPO activities, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po wrote in a blog post on ...

China's logistics size reached 56.3 trillion yuan ($7.76 trillion) in the first two months of 2025, marking a 5.3 percent year-on-year increase. The sector has sustained momentum of steady recovery, with high-tech manufacturing logistics leading the growth, China Media Group ...

Two Chinese companies have received thefirst-ever civil unmanned aircraftOperator Certificate (OC) issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), the Global Times learned on Sunday.

Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with Ahn Duk-geun, South Korean Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy in Seoul on Saturday. The two sides discussed advancing bilateral trade ties, safeguarding industrial and supply chain stability, and deepening cooperation in ...

Two Chinese companies have obtained the operation certificate for autonomous passenger drones from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), marking that China has entered the commercial operation stage of autonomous passenger drones, said CAAC Saturday.

Major Chinese online travel platforms activated emergency response protocols on Friday to assist customers with cancellations and itinerary changes after a 7.9-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar.

China's economy continues to gain momentum since the beginning of 2025. There are significant structural advancement in technology innovations, reflected by a flurry of new breakthroughs, such as DeepSeek in large language AI models, advanced robotics by Unitree, and BYD's ...

China National Nuclear Corporation (CNNC) has announced that the new-generation “artificial sun,” China Circulation-3, has for the first time achieved temperatures exceeding 100 million C for both atomic nuclei and electrons, marking a significant leap in performance parameters and a ...

China's GDP growth target of around 5 percent looks ambitious but it's not surprising that such a target is set, which reflects China's confidence and determination to maintain stability amid a complex international environment.

My speech script is right here in my glasses. I can flip pages just by moving the ring on my hand - it's so easy." Recently, at an economic development symposium held in Yuhang district of Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang ...

As China wraps up a week in which it hosted two top-level international forums - the China Development Forum (CDF) 2025 and the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Meeting 2025 - to drive home its commitment to high-quality opening-up ...

The China Toy and Juvenile Products Association (CTJPA) posted a statement on Friday calling for the US government to maintain the zero-tariff policy on toys as stipulated by the World Trade Organization (WTO). The statement was supported by 21 global ...

Technology incubation institutions and global investors are exploring cooperation opportunities in cutting-edge fields such as artificial intelligence (AI) at the 2025 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC) Annual Conference, a key Chinese forum showcasing sci-tech progress.

UBS said that the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) has approved its filing to become the sole shareholder of UBS Securities, its securities joint venture in China, according to a corporate statement on Friday.

The Federal Service for Veterinary and Phytosanitary Supervision (Rosselkhoznadzor) has recorded a sharp increase in butter imports to Russia from a number of foreign countries. According to the service's website, in the first months of 2025, supplies from Argentina increased ...

CTJPA called on the US to honor the WTO agreement on zero tariffs for toys, with the goal of protecting bilateral economic cooperation, safeguarding consumer welfare, and preserving the interests of businesses in both nations, according to the CTJPA statement.

Responding to a Global Times' question on China's recently released guideline on identifying (artificial intelligence) AI-generated synthetic content and China's position on AI governance, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that China has proposed the Global AI ...

Xi calls on foreign-funded firms to play their part in maintaining stability of global industrial and supply chains

Ten Chinese government departments, including the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), on Friday unveiled a plan for the high-quality development of the aluminum industry through 2027, aiming to increase domestic bauxite resources by 3-5 percent and recycle aluminum ...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday turned his earlier threat into action by signing an executive order imposing 25 percent tariffs on all imported vehicles.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in the fourth industrial revolution and China has the opportunity to become a leading force in this intelligence revolution. At the same time, the popularization of robots will change the way humans live and produce ...

China and the EU have the opportunity to strengthen their relationship based on open markets, a more balanced trade framework, and a commitment to avoiding the weaponization of trade and investment while adhering to the rules, Arancha González, dean of ...

The Chinese mainland will continue to invest more in new computer chipmaking equipment than any other geographical region in 2025, despite a significant year-on-year decline, Reuters reported, citing a report released by industry group SEMI on Wednesday. Although the US ...

Chinese automobiles have been coming into the New Zealand market and they've been very successful, and there are still significant opportunities for the two economies to continue to develop together, Dame Jenny Shipley, former prime minister of New Zealand, told ...

As trade diversification emerges as a crucial strategy for many countries to mitigate the impact of US tariff policies, Canadian politicians' promotion of values-based trade represents not just a missed opportunity for its own economic development, but toxic contamination of ...

During the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 held in Boao, South China's Hainan Province, a sub-forum attracted notable attention on Thursday. Centered on how US foreign policy affects Asia-Pacific cooperation, the venue of the sub-forum was ...

New US tariffs of 25 percent on all imported passenger cars and light commercial vehicles send a “disastrous signal” for free, rules-based trade, Hildegard Müller, president of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), told the Global Times on ...

The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 opened on Thursday in Boao, South China's Hainan Province.

The 2025 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) Annual Conference commenced in Beijing on Thursday, bringing togather participants from more than 100 countries and regions. Under the theme "New Productive Forces and Global Science and Technology Cooperation," the five-day event features 128 ...

The US' crackdown measures cannot stop China's technological innovation, and could actually push China's technological sector forward, Li Daokui, a renowned Chinese economist, said on Thursday, while criticizing the US' "terrible policies" that backfire on the US itself.

At this year's Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference in South China's Hainan Province, one topic has gained much attention: the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) - and its critical role in promoting regional and ...

Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals Co., a global pharmaceutical company focused on scientific and technological innovation, announced on March 25 that it has entered into an exclusive licensing agreement for HRS-5346, its investigational oral small molecule Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), inhibitor, with Merck ...

South China's Hainan Province will host another international business event with more than 4,100 brands from 71 countries and regions to be represented, an official of the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday, underscoring China's focus on high-quality growth and ...

In response to a question about how the US announcement of a 25 percent tariff on all car imports will affect China-US cooperation, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that "there are no winners in a trade ...

A spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Thursday that the US has agreed to consultations within the WTO framework over tariff measures, and China will move ahead with subsequent procedures in accordance with WTO rules.

In response to a question related to US senator Steve Daines' visit to China and any progress between China and the US on trade-related issues such as tariffs, Chinese commerce ministry spokesperson He Yadong on Thursday referred to the information ...

Japan's automobile production will decrease by 4.3 percent annually over declining U.S. sales while overall industrial production could drop by 0.6 percent due to the U.S. expanded tariffs, the Japan Research Institute predicted.

Amway CEO Michael Nelson: Investing 2.1 Billion Yuan in 5 Years to Ride on China's New Development Momentum

Recently, the State Grid Henan Electric Power Company Electric Power Research Institute of China (hereinafter referred to as "State Grid Henan Electric Power Research Institute") officially completed the formulation of the "Technical Supervision Implementation Rules for Key Points in the ...

Bayer and Suzhou Puhe BioPharma Co. Ltd., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, on Wednesday announced that they have entered into a global license agreement for Puhe BioPharma's oral, small molecule PRMT5 inhibitor that selectively targets MTAP-deleted tumors. Under the agreement, Bayer ...

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled a new 25-percent tariff on imports of automobiles and certain automobile parts, the latest in a series of tariff threats against US trade partners since taking office. Canada and the EU swiftly responded ...

The Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 opened on Thursday in Boao, south China's Hainan Province.

China's major industrial companies posted a combined profit of 911 billion yuan ($125.4 billion) in January and February, down 0.3 percent year-on-year, narrowing 3.0 percentage points from a year earlier, as industrial enterprises' profit shows stable recovery thanks to strong ...

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday announced plans to impose 25-percent auto tariffs, with the measures set to take effect on April 2.

Indonesia's reported decision to join the NDB is not only crucial for its own economic development but also reflects the growing urgency of developing countries' economic needs for strengthening South-South cooperation.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry (FM) and the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Wednesday criticized the US' move of adding dozens of Chinese firms to its so-called Entity List that aims to restrict China's artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced computing ...

China's "engineer dividend" is yielding rewards. Will the country affect the tech industry in the same way that it influenced the clothing and houseware sectors? This query was raised in a recent Bloomberg article. As China progresses in artificial intelligence ...

Globalization, a topic that continues to attract widespread attention, was once again highlighted at the ongoing Boao Forum for Asia on Wednesday, amid growing protectionism. Some representatives, including government officials and scholars from both domestic and international backgrounds, called for ...

The 2025 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) held a media preview on Wednesday, featuring eye-catching exhibits in frontier fields such as intelligent technology, with robots taking center stage as service staff, highlighting China's rapid progress in technological innovation.

As the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) Annual Conference 2025 is being held in Boao, South China's Hainan Province, a tropical island full of green and low-carbon facilities, climate change and the green transition became hot topics among officials, business ...

At a booth buzzing with curiosity and camera clicks, visitors type prompts like "red costume," "dancing pose," or "traditional Chaoshan makeup." Powered by DeepSeek, the AI instantly transforms these simple phrases into vivid images of Yingge dancers - the iconic ...

Chinese tea chain Chagee filed for a US IPO on Tuesday. If the listing is successful, Chagee will be the first Chinese “new-style tea drink brand” to be listed on the US stock market, and the fifth tea and beverage ...

Vice Premier He Lifeng, who is also Chinese lead person for China-US economic and trade affairs, held a video call with US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on Wednesday at the latter's request, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

Siddharth Chatterjee, the UN Resident Coordinator in China, told the Global Times on Wednesday that China's green transition is a “top-class model” for other countries and the country's achievement in poverty alleviation has set a “compelling example.”

China Council for Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Chairman Ren Hongbin met representatives from several well-known multinational companies and organizations in Beijing, including Apple, Walmart, Corning, Cargill, Qualcomm, and Mercedes-Benz, from March 23 to 25, the CCPIT said on Wednesday.

The notion that "the US excels in innovation while China specializes in imitation" has long circulated in public discourse and online discussions‌. In response to this view, Zheng Yongnian, dean of the School of Public Policy at the Chinese University ...

In response to a question on whether import restrictions on Japanese seafood would be lifted if the upcoming second test result of seawater samples collected near Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power station shows no abnormalities after Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi ...

Global investors have displayed growing interest in acquiring Chinese equities, financial institutions say, partly fueled by China's push for artificial intelligence (AI) Plus initiative.

BMW and Alibaba announced an expanded partnership in China on Wednesday to integrate large language AI model (LLM) into the next generation of BMW vehicles, a step forward in AI-driven mobility.

The governments of South China's Hainan Province and the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), aiming to deepen cooperation in five areas, including trade and investment, finance, secure flow of data, tourism and ...

China on Wednesday denounced the US move to add dozens of Chinese firms to its entity list, vowing to take “necessary measures” to safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese companies.

The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) has emerged as an important anchor for global free trade, injecting momentum into the world economy amid rising protectionism and geopolitical uncertainties, according to sources from the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) conference.