Stories by China Daily

Maidelong reshuffles top management

Maidelong, or Metro China, the high-end retail format of Wumart Group, has reshuffled its top management, installing retail veteran Andrew Miles as executive chairman and appointing Xu Shaochuan as CEO, in a move that indicates intensifying competition in the country's fast-growing membership-based retail sector. Published 30 Apr, 2026 08:03am

China cranks up heat on counterfeits, IP violations

China has intensified its nationwide campaign against counterfeit and pirated goods, the country's top market regulator said on Friday, unveiling a sweeping enforcement record. Published 25 Apr, 2026 08:03am

Envision envisions ‘skyrocketing’ growth in near term

Driven by mounting global energy security concerns and the accelerated expansion of renewable energy, Envision Group is witnessing a meteoric rise in its energy storage orders across Europe, with the company's senior leadership forecasting sustained "skyrocketing" growth for the foreseeable future. Published 23 Apr, 2026 08:03am

Major firms vie for nation’s fried chicken market

Global quick-service restaurant chains are stepping up their bets on the fried chicken market in China. They are wagering that scale, localization and franchising can help unlock growth in one of the world's most competitive dining sectors. Published 22 Apr, 2026 08:03am

UAE investors view China as an attractive market

"We believe in China." At a China-UAE business promotion event held this week in Beijing, UAE business leaders and experts expressed strong confidence in investing in China and engaging with its market. They emphasized that China offers a safe and reliable investment environment, world-leading high-tech industries, and abundant professional talent, making it an excellent destination for investment. Published 19 Apr, 2026 08:03am

China’s economic growth accelerates to 5% in Q1

China’s economic growth accelerated to 5 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Thursday, posting a resilient expansion despite mounting global uncertainties. Published 16 Apr, 2026 08:03am

China launches largest AI4S computing cluster with 60,000 chips

A new supercomputing cluster capable of handling the most demanding scientific AI tasks has gone live in central China's Henan province, marking a major step forward in the country's push to integrate artificial intelligence with scientific research. Published 16 Apr, 2026 08:01am

Nation’s growth plans inject confidence into MNCs

Editor's Note: As China launches its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), policymakers are strengthening coordination between the "Export to China" and "Shopping in China" campaigns. Published 14 Apr, 2026 08:03am

VW defines joint venture roles in China strategy

Volkswagen brand will launch 13 new energy vehicle models in China this year, across battery electric, plug-in hybrid and range-extended segments, as part of its "In China, for China" strategy, while clarifying product roles for its three local joint ventures. Published 13 Apr, 2026 08:03am

China’s railway construction gains steady momentum in Q1

China State Railway Group Co Ltd announced on Saturday that railway construction has been advancing with high quality and efficiency in the first quarter of this year, laying a solid foundation for the full-year goals and injecting new vitality into economic and social development. Published 12 Apr, 2026 08:03am

Growth target reflection of pragmatic balance

Editor's Note: As China launches its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), policymakers are strengthening coordination between the "Export to China" and "Shopping in China" campaigns. Published 09 Apr, 2026 08:03am

China’s deepest offshore wind farm begins full operation

China's deepest offshore wind power project began operation on Tuesday after connecting to the grid, marking a breakthrough in the country's ability to develop wind farms in complex and deep-sea environments. Published 08 Apr, 2026 08:01am

Demand for remanufactured vehicles revving up

Nawej Makal Styno, an automotive business manager at Celeste Agency in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, traveled to a vehicle remanufacturing park in Tianjin's Binhai New Area last month to inspect a batch of heavy-duty trucks that had just rolled off the production line and placed the first order. Published 07 Apr, 2026 08:03am