China to direct more foreign capital to high-tech, green industries: official
China unveils 13 major foreign-funded projects worth $13.4B. The NDRC focuses on advanced manufacturing, electronics, and eco-friendly sectors to boost growth.
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China’s second homegrown cruise ship to leave dry dock
The 140,000-ton Adora Flora City completes key tests in Shanghai. With 2,130 cabins for 5,200 guests, the vessel enters the final construction phase at CSSC.
China-Turkmenistan direct cargo flights reshape logistics, strengthen ties
New air corridor cuts China-Turkmenistan shipping from 25 days to 9 hours. Bilateral trade hit $10.46B in 2025 thanks to smart logistics and direct flights.
NEVs become important driver for China's auto export growth
China exported 583,000 NEVs in Jan-Feb 2026, making up 40% of total auto exports. Geely sales hit 242,000 units as global demand for Chinese EVs doubles.
Hainan FTP sees continued growth in foreign trade since launch of special customs operations
Hainan's foreign trade reached 65.49 billion yuan following the Dec 2025 customs launch. Exports jumped 55.4% with strong growth in Belt and Road markets.
Smart guitar developed by Chinese tech company gains popularity among domestic, int'l consumers
Discover the LiberLive smart guitar from Shenzhen. A stringless innovation named one of TIME's Best Inventions of 2025, making music accessible to everyone.
China calls for zero tolerance to Islamophobia
China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, Sun Lei, calls for a ban on religious hatred and promotes inclusive societies to combat global Islamophobia.
China maps out ambitious space plans in 15th Five-Year Plan
China aims to build a trillion-yuan space economy with reusable rockets, a national satellite internet mega-constellation, and deep space exploration to Mars.
China's commercial satellites drive major changes in daily life
China prioritizes the aerospace industry (2026–2030). The Jilin-1 constellation's 144 satellites now provide global monitoring for agriculture and infrastructure.
Foreign investors back China’s new growth drive at Shanghai Global Investment Promotion Conference
World business leaders gather in Shanghai to explore AI, biotech, and eVTOL opportunities under China's 15th Five-Year Plan. $183B invested in key sectors.
China's electricity consumption up 6.1 pct in first two months of 2026
China's power use topped 1.65 trillion kWh in Jan-Feb 2026. High-tech and manufacturing sectors led growth with a 10.6% increase, signaling economic vitality.
China's digital economy boosts industrial chains in Jan-Feb 2026: NBS spokesman
China's digital economy and "AI plus" initiatives drove a 14.2% surge in electronics and strengthened industrial supply chains in early 2026, NBS reports.
China upgrades traditional shipbuilding industry with digitization
China uses AI and digital tools to build complex vessels like Adora Flora City. In 2025, China's shipbuilding sector maintained the top global market share.
AI-powered intelligent customs clearance system launched in Xiamen
Xiamen introduces an AI interactive customs system for sea ports, boosting efficiency by 40% for passengers traveling across the Taiwan Strait via biometrics.
China's economy shows significant recovery in first two months of 2026: spokesman
China's industrial output rose 6.3% in Jan-Feb, with high-tech manufacturing up 13.1%. NBS reports a robust start driven by domestic demand and modern services.
