Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) start-up MiniMax saw its shares soar on their Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEX) debut on Friday, with morning trading hitting 79.15 percent rise at the highest, underscoring strong investor enthusiasm bolstered by robust backing from major global institutions.

Chinese auto enterprises continued to expand overseas in 2025, while actively integrating into local supply and production chains in the new year, with BYD, China's leading new-energy vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, serving as the latest example, as the company reportedly became the fastest-growing Chinese brand in Ecuador last year with its pure electric cars.

Two large Chinese oil companies, China Petrochemical Corporation (Sinopec Group) and China National Aviation Fuel Petroleum Co (CNAFLP Corp), will be merged, as their restructuring plan is approved by the State Council, according to a statement seen on the website of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council on Thursday.

The Chinese market offers tremendous opportunity for Irish businesses, and although competition is intense, it could help companies become stronger and more capable, Tadhg O'Callaghan, China Director, Enterprise Ireland, who is also the Commercial Counselor, said in an interview with the Global Times.

Foreign-funded enterprises are making successive moves in the Chinese market as the new year begins, with many increasing their investments or having new facilities in the planning stage. Amid China's rapid industrial upgrading and the robust development of new quality productive forces, multinationals are increasingly pivoting toward high-tech sectors and premium services, while China's vast open market continues to offer opportunities for the world, analysts said.

A worker produces nets at a workshop in Lianyungang, East China's Jiangsu Province, on January 6, 2026. Local factories have been bustling for several days at the beginning of the new year to ensure a strong start. In December, the nationwide Purchasing Managers Index for the manufacturing sector rose 0.9 from the previous month to 50.1, returning to expansion territory. Photo: VCG

Chinese A shares rallied strongly after the New Year Day holiday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index rising 1.5 percent to hover above 4,083.67 points on Tuesday, the highest level in a decade. The spectacular rally reflects growing confidence from China's strong economic fundamentals, an analyst said.

China announced on Tuesday the decision to strengthen export controls on dual-use items destined for Japan, in accordance with the relevant provisions of laws and regulations including the Export Control Law of China. The announcement takes immediate effect. The decision was made in order to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, said China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Tuesday.

Japan's carmaker Honda Motor confirmed with the Global Times on Monday that it will extend a production halt at three car plants in China by two weeks due to a semiconductor shortage, saying the units affected by the short-term adjustment is relatively controllable and expecting no impact on product delivery to customers.

The Chinese Embassy in Japan on Saturday issued a statement and again advised Chinese citizens to temporarily avoid traveling to Japan due to increasing security risks across multiple prefectures, according to the WeChat account of the embassy.

A netizen from people.com.cn recently asked: Many people feel that future industries are still far from our daily lives, so why invest so many resources now to promote them?

At 7:26 am on December 26, 2025, a Long March-8A carrier rocket took off from the Hainan commercial spacecraft launch site as a column of fire and smoke billowed into the morning sky, before successfully delivering the 17th group of low-orbit internet satellites into their planned orbit.

China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (FM) and the Chinese Embassy in Venezuela on Saturday issued a statement and advised Chinese citizens to temporarily refrain from traveling to Venezuela amid rising security risks due to the US' military strikes against the Latin American country on Saturday.

The Xinhua News Agency reporters learned from several Chinese companies in Venezuela on Saturday that there have been no casualties among Chinese employees in Venezuela following the US bombing of the country, the agency reported on Saturday night.

The US' divestment order on HieFo's acquisition of Emcore assets reflects Washington's anxiety over technology competition with China, and as the order is made on national security grounds without providing convincing rationale, it will dampen the merger and acquisition landscape for small and medium-sized US tech companies, harming US competitiveness in innovation, a Chinese expert said on Saturday.

China's ice-and-snow economy kicked into high gear during the New Year's Day holidays, as surging travel demand, packed ski resorts and soaring bookings underscored the sector's growing role as a new engine of winter consumption.

China carried out a record 92 space launches in 2025, with multiple breakthroughs and a number of firsts across manned spaceflight, deep-space exploration and commercial spaceflight achieved, CCTV News reported on Saturday, citing the China National Space Administration.

Chinese automaker BYD has become the world's largest electric vehicle seller after overtaking US electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla in 2025 full-year sales for the first time.

Unitree's first nationwide physical experience store, jointly operated with JD.com, began trial operations on Tuesday ahead of its official opening on Wednesday at JD Mall (Shuangjing) in Beijing, where Unitree's GO2 robot dog and G1 humanoid robot interacted with visitors, drawing large crowds of onlookers and amateur photographers.

China's domestically developed AS700 "Xiangyun" manned airship on Tuesday obtained the country's first production certificate (PC) for a homegrown manned airship, marking a major breakthrough in China's low-altitude aviation sector.

The recommendations for formulating Gansu Province's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) for economic and social development call for closer integration between the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor and the China-Europe Railway Express, as both routes run through Gansu, according to the Gansu Daily. This is not intended solely for Europe, yet in practice it may intersect with European trade participants in multiple ways, creating potential opportunities.

As the China-South Korea free trade agreement (FTA) marks its 10th anniversary, figures released by South Korea's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources could serve as a testament to the pact's achievements. Bilateral trade increased from $227.4 billion in 2015 to $272.9 billion in 2024, up about 20 percent, the Yonhap News Agency reported on Sunday.

The first generating units of the China Huadian Corp's Yebatan Hydropower Station – China's highest-altitude arch dam power project currently under construction and the largest hydropower project on the Sichuan-Xizang section of the upper Jinsha River – officially began generating electricity on Saturday. As a key project under the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–25), its launch marks another significant breakthrough for China in building ultra-high arch dams and developing clean energy in high-altitude, frigid regions.

From Thursday to Sunday, three major central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) held groundbreaking ceremonies for their new headquarters in the Xiong'an New Area in North China's Hebei Province. Analysts said that the relocation will further help Beijing relieve non-essential functions related to its role as the nation's capital, while advancing the coordinated development of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

China's cyberspace regulator has released a slew of draft measures on the management of anthropomorphic artificial intelligence (AI) interaction services, and is now soliciting public comment on it.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) announced on Saturday the establishment of a standardization technical committee for humanoid robots and embodied intelligence, aimed at systematically advancing standard-setting in the field and comprehensively enhancing industrial competitiveness.

A revised version Foreign Trade Law was passed at a session of the National People's Congress Standing Committee on Saturday and will take effect on March 1, 2026, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday.

The Chinese Embassy in Mexico on Saturday firmly rejected US politician Peter Navarro's public smearing of Chinese exports, calling such remarks "extremely despicable," according to an announcement published on the embassy's website.

The 2026 Humanoid Robot Half-Marathon will be held in Beijing on April 19, 2026, following the world's first edition in 2025, running concurrently with the Beijing E-Town Half-Marathon, with humanoid robot competitors racing alongside human runners on the same day, an official of the Beijing municipal government told a press conference on Thursday.

Multiple Chinese beef industry insiders, including cattle breeders, industry associations and industry observers told the Global Times on Thursday that China's beef industry is under pressure resulting from expanding market share of imported beef, calling on relevant authorities to introduce immediate safeguard measures by the year-end to stabilize market expectation and safeguard the domestic industry and breeders' livelihood.

When asked to comment about the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released the results of its Section 301 investigation into Chinese semiconductor policies and announced additional tariffs on certain Chinese semiconductor products,and the current tariff rate is zero, and it will be increased after 18 months, in June 2027, He Yongqian, spokesperson of China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday that China has taken note of the situation and has lodged stern representations with the US through the China-US economic, trade consultation mechanism, stressing that China does not agree with the so-called conclusions of the US 301 investigation and firmly opposes the imposition of Section 301 tariffs on Chinese semiconductor products.

Dong Kai, deputy chief designer of the Zhuque-3 reusable rocket by Chinese private aerospace firm LandSpace, told the Global Times on Thursday that the rocket is expected to achieve a successful recovery by middle 2026, with plans to evolve into its "full configuration" within the same year.

Workers assemble a new-energy vehicle at a manufacturing plant in Shijiazhuang, North China's Hebei Province, on December 24, 2025. From January to November this year, China's automobile production reached 31.231 million units, up 11.9 percent year-on-year, and sales reached 31.127 million units, up 11.4 percent year-on-year, according to official data. Photo: VCG

Chinese technology enterprises have accelerated their listing procedures, with DEEP Robotics, a leading robotics producer and one of Hangzhou's "Six Little Dragons," setting a fresh example. The firm began its IPO advisory period on Tuesday, the Global Times learned from the website of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) on Wednesday.

The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, together with seven other government departments including the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Finance, recently released a set of opinions on financial support to accelerate the development of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. The opinions put forward 21 key measures to promote the core financial functions of "financing" and "settlement" and support the high-quality development of the corridor, PBC announced on Wednesday.

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com said Tuesday evening that its warehouse in the Seine-Saint-Denis department north of Paris, which was burglarized in the early hours of Monday, has resumed normal operations.

As 2025 draws to a close, the Global Times is releasing a series of in-depth reports focusing on China's economic governance. Through concrete case studies and data analysis, the series explores the broader macroeconomic trends reflected in micro-level narratives, showcasing China's new achievements and insights in 2025 under the stories of the new development philosophy featuring innovation, coordination, green development, openness and shared benefits. The series reviews key hot-button issues of the year while reflecting on long-term strategic thinking: How China's governance offers the world the solutions and an anchor of stability. This is the third installment of the series.

A video released on Sunday by studio Yishijie offered an explanation of a recent People's Daily article, stressing that China's economy is "large not only in scale, but also in potential," and expressing strong confidence in its long-term development prospects.

Private firms accounted for more than 90 percent of China's high-tech enterprises as of the end of 2024. Their leading role in scientific and technological innovation continues to grow, cementing their status as a vital role of new quality productive forces, China Central Television (CCTV) reported on Tuesday, citing a study.

Chinese private space company LandSpace took a key step toward an initial public offering (IPO), Shanghai Securities News reported on Tuesday, signaling accelerating capital-market momentum in the country's commercial space sector.

Chinese dronemaker DJI on Tuesday vowed to safeguard legitimate rights and interests of the company and its global users, after Reuters reported that the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said on Monday it is adding the company and all foreign made drones and components to a list of companies determined to pose unacceptable risks to US national security and will bar approvals of new types of drones for import or sale in the US.

A spokesperson of China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) confirmed on Monday that Wingtech Technology, the Chinese parent company of Netherlands-based chipmaker Nexperia and Nexperia BV held their first round of talks last week, urging the Dutch side to withdraw the administrative order, create favorable conditions for corporate consultations, and restore chip supplies to both Chinese and foreign automobile makers.

China's first official license plate dedicated to Level-3 (L3) autonomous driving, "Yu-AD0001Z," was issued by authorities in Southwest China's Chongqing city, Xinhua News Agency reported on Saturday, a swift move following the central government's giving go-ahead to L3 road trial runs on December 15.

Recently, a number of China's domestic general-purpose graphics processing unit (GPU) chip companies have ramped up steps to list on the stock market, with Iluvatar CoreX becoming the latest example by passing the hearing with the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, the Star Market Daily reported on Friday.

China's civil aviation industry has comprehensively surpassed 2019 levels in terms of passenger demand, indicating a solid foundation for recovery, per data released by the major listed airlines in November.

Expanding domestic demand will be China's top priority next year, with a focus on boosting consumption by addressing structural changes and taking efforts from both the supply and demand sides, said an official from the Office of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs said in an interview with the Xinhua News Agency on Tuesday, while explaining the spirit of the 2025 Central Economic Work Conference.

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Ltd (HKEX) CEO Bonnie Y Chan highlighted in a blog post on Tuesday that 2025 was a bustling year for the exchange, with a surge of major IPOs and record-breaking trading volumes. She noted that two key drivers are fueling this trend: the global push for capital diversification and China's shift toward a high-value, innovation-led growth model.

The world's largest integrated green hydrogen-ammonia-methanol project officially began operations on Tuesday in Songyuan, Northeast China's Jilin Province. A Chinese expert said that the launch marks a key breakthrough in further strengthening China's ability to manage renewable energy supply while enabling continuous and stable chemical production, and offers a model for the global commercialization of green hydrogen.

In response to widespread public attention on the State Administration for Market Regulation's (SAMR) recent announcement approving, with restrictive conditions, the establishment of a new joint venture between the National Copper Corporation of Chile (Codelco) and Chilean chemical company Sociedad Química y Minera (SQM), SAMR spokesperson Wang Qiuping said on Tuesday that the case "represents an important practice of China's antitrust review in the critical minerals sector, with significant enforcement outcomes."

Editor's Note: As 2025 draws to a close, the Global Times is releasing a series of in-depth reports focusing on China's economic governance. Through concrete case studies and data analysis, the series explores the broader macroeconomic trends reflected in micro-level narratives, showcasing China's new achievements and insights in 2025 under the stories of the new development philosophy featuring innovation, coordination, green development, openness and shared benefits. The series review key hot-button issues of the year while reflecting on long-term strategic thinking: Hhow China's governance offers the world the solutions and an anchor of stability. This is the first installment of the series.

China's technology unicorn Biren Technology received approval on Monday from the China Securities Regulatory Commission for a listing at the Hong Kong stock market, the Securities Times reported on Tuesday.

While large-scale Taiwan manufacturing investments on the Chinese mainland have often captured headlines, a significant while quiet shift is underway.

In an era marked by intensifying geoeconomic frictions and disruptions to global value chains, economic governance has become a far more complex task for major economies. Under such circumstances, governing a country of China's scale requires a highly mature and finely calibrated system of political coordination - one capable of maintaining national cohesion while organizing systematic and creative responses to external shocks.

The Central Economic Work Conference serves as an important institutional pillar in China's economic governance structure. It functions not only as a systematic evaluation mechanism for annual economic performance but also as a high-level framework for policy coordination across sectors and administrative levels. Its key contribution lies in translating long-term strategic objectives into coherent, prioritized, and actionable policy guidance, thereby ensuring continuity and consistency in economic governance. Through the conference, macroeconomic policy orientation, development priorities, and risk-prevention measures are clarified in a timely manner, allowing different levels of institutions and key market actors to align expectations and actions.

Tourists play at the Qipan Mountain Ice and Snow World in Shenyang, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, on December 14, 2025. During the 2024-2025 ski season, consumer spending on winter sports and related activities exceeded 187.5 billion yuan ($26,58 billion), up more than 25 percent year-on-year. Photo: VCG

Haikou Meilan International Airport announced that its international and regional passenger traffic exceeded 1.4 million as of Saturday this year, surpassing the previous peak set in 2019 and the highest since the airport began commercial operations, the Global Times learned from the airport on Sunday.

A cargo ship loaded with 65,000 tons of Argentine wheat departed on Saturday from the Port of Timbues in Santa Fe Province, Argentina en route to China, marking the first commercial wheat export from Argentina to China since Argentina obtained Chinese authorization for wheat shipments in January 2024, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Sunday.

Cold wave has swept across China recently, triggering temperature dips and snow. Despite the chill, consumer enthusiasm remained strong. Over the past weekend, the Global Times learned that hot pot restaurants and beverage shops in Beijing recorded notable peaks in customer traffic.

Huawei has surged back to the top of China's smartphone market for two straight weeks, overtaking Apple, powered by its Mate 80 series officially on sale on November 28, according to media reports, citing the latest data released by market research firm on Thursday.

In response to a question about China-Netherlands negotiation progress about Nexperia, Chinese Commerce Ministry (MOFCOM) spokesperson He Yadong said on Thursday that China has been facilitating talks between Wingtech and Nexperia Dutch unit to resolve their internal disputes.

Wingtech Technology has formally sent letters to the Dutch-appointed custodians of shares in Nexperia's Dutch unit, proposing constructive discussions on the dispute. The company aims to bridge differences through dialogue and seek a long-term solution that serves all parties, according to a statement on Wingtech's website on Wednesday.

The US Congress is set to vote, could happen this week, on the 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a "must-pass" annual defense bill that would restrict US outbound investment to China in sensitive sectors as well as federal government contracting with Chinese biotechnology companies, two controversial measures that were left out of similar legislation last year, according to media reports.

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) said it may bar three major Chinese telecom companies from connecting to US networks, in the name of preventing so-called robocalls, according to a Reuters report on Monday. Chinese observers warned that the move could bring enormous inconveniences to normal phone calls between people of the two countries, and result in a significant increase in call latency, a sharp surge in communication costs, and a large number of calls failing to connect. This in turn could inflict severe damage to normal economic and business activities between China and the US, they warned.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has finally heard the voices he desired the most, as Reuters reported on Tuesday that the US government will allow Nvidia to export its H200 artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China. US President Donald Trump also wrote in a post on Truth Social “the United States will allow NVIDIA to ship its H200 products to approved customers in China, and other Countries,” and that the US Department of Commerce is finalizing the details.

China's minister of commerce Wang Wentao on Monday met with UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) secretary-general Rebeca Grynspan in Beijing, with the two sides holding in-depth exchanges of views on the global economic and trade situation and on deepening practical cooperation, according to a statement from the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM).

On recent sunny but cold winter morning, inside the Dajixiang, also known as Daji Alley, a commercial complex in Beijing's Xicheng District, a fragrance shop named "Song Chao" drew scores of costumers to check out its perfume products. While trying the perfume, customers can experience tea ceremony for free, which makes one experience the leisurely days of Song Dynasty.

US' electric car maker Tesla announced on Monday that its Shanghai Gigafactory has reached a new milestone with the rollout of its 4 millionth vehicle, a landmark achievement for the company's largest production hub in Shanghai. The plant now contributes nearly half of Tesla's worldwide electric vehicle deliveries, the company told the Global Times on Monday.

A worker sorts Jinhua Ham at a food processing company in Jinhua, East China's Zhejiang Province, on December 7, 2025. Jinhua Ham's 1,000-year-old craftsmanship involves more than 80 traditional steps and more than three months of curing, making it a favorite among consumers at home and abroad. The technique is listed as a national intangible cultural heritage and the product holds a national geographical indication. Photo: VCG

China's foreign exchange reserves reached $3,346.4 billion at the end of November, up $3 billion from the end of October, marking a 0.09 percent increase, according to data released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), which noted that China's economy remains stable, supporting steady forex reserves.

China has full potential to rank among the world's most attractive tourism destinations, said Ivana Jelinic, CEO of the Italian National Tourism Board (ENIT), in a recent interview with the Global Times.

The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), leading a Chinese business delegation, wrapped up a visit to the US at the invitation of its US counterparts, the CCPIT said on Sunday.

Chinese experts criticized the Dutch side for refusing to admit mistakes and shifting blame onto China, after Dutch Economy Minister Vincent Karremans admitted he was "blindsided" by China's countermeasures to the Dutch move in the Nexperia dispute, according to media reports.

Three Chinese rare earth permanent magnet enterprises - JL Mag Rare Earth, Beijing Zhong Ke San Huan High-Tech and Ningbo Yunsheng - have obtained general export licenses, Shanghai Securities News, a Chinese media outlet owned by Xinhua News Agency, reported on Friday, citing sources familiar with the matter.

Austrian diplomats and representatives from investment agencies gathered in Beijing on Friday to promote investment opportunities to Chinese investors, emphasizing the huge potential for mutual cooperation.

Several major Chinese airliners announced on Friday the extension of free changes and cancellations on China-Japan flights until March 28 next year, responding to changing market demand, the Global Times learned from notices issued on the official website of several airliners.

China's leading artificial intelligence (AI) chipmaker Moore Threads Technology Co surged 425 percent to reach 600.5 yuan ($84.85) per share on its first trading day on the STAR board of the Shanghai Stock Exchange on Friday. Industry analysts said the surge in the company's shares highlights the huge market potential for domestic replacements of Western-made graphics processing units (GPUs) amid the booming growth of the AI industry.

The Qiantang district in Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang Province has reached a cooperation agreement with Chinese commercial aerospace firm SEPOCH to build the country's first offshore reusable rocket recovery base, according to the district's official WeChat account.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for a state visit to China through Friday, according to the Xinhua News Agency. Amid a fluid and turbulent international situation, during the visit, the two sides are expected to make new progress in their comprehensive strategic partnership, promote the sound and steady development of China-EU relations, and contribute more to multilateralism and a peaceful, stable and prosperous world, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said. These graphics illustrate growing China-France and China-EU ties in a wide range of areas.

The number of China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains passing through the Horgos railway port in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region has surpassed 9,000 this year, injecting fresh momentum for high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, China Railway Urumqi Group Co told the Global Times on Wednesday.

The Ministry of Culture and Tourism (MCT) and the Civil Aviation Administration of China on Wednesday pledged to deepen the integration of the cultural, tourism, and civil aviation sectors, aiming for a significant rise in tourism travel service standards by 2027.

As the Disney animation film Zootopia 2 hits the big screen in China, co-branded merchandise is rapidly gaining favor among domestic consumers, with items ranging from daily goods to plush toys selling at a brisk pace. Several retailers told the Global Times that multiple items have already sold out in stores.

Chinese robot producers are rushing to list in Hong Kong, with nearly 30 companies filing for IPOs this year, according to the Shanghai Securities News. This year is likely to become a landmark one for listings for the sector, driven by a pivotal shift as the industry moves from technical breakthroughs toward large-scale commercial deployment, experts told the Global Times on Tuesday.

Ningbo Zhoushan Port in East China's Zhejiang Province handled its 40 millionth container of the year on Tuesday at the Meishan port area, marking the first time the port has surpassed the threshold of 40 million standard containers in a calendar year, the Global Times learned from the port authority. Analysts said that the milestone underlines the continued resilience of China's economy and foreign trade despite a turbulent global environment.

As you drive from the Zaozhuang high-speed rail station toward the Guanshi Pomegranate Garden in Yicheng, East China's Shandong Province, elements of pomegranates are almost everywhere - from blossom patterns on the streets to fruit-shaped sculptures in the scenic spots and industry-themed posters at bus stops.

Chinese robotics startup EngineAI on Tuesday unveiled its latest full-size general-purpose humanoid robot, the T800, marking the company's fourth humanoid model. In a demonstration video, the T800 showcased a striking range of abilities — from combat moves to companionship functions and industrial tasks.

The Fujian provincial government, in East China, on Tuesday unveiled a package of 12 detailed policies across three major areas to deepen cross-Strait economic, trade and cultural exchanges, including a measure to support Taiwan compatriots in opening Shaxian Delicacies restaurants and accessing funding and professional training.

China launched an international science program focused on fusion burning plasma research in Hefei, capital city of East China's Anhui Province, on November 24, while opening major fusion research platforms to global scientists for joint scientific innovations, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Sunday the decision to launch a sunset review investigation, effective Monday, into the anti-dumping measures on imported polyphenylene sulfide originating from Japan, the US, South Korea, and Malaysia, in accordance with corresponding anti-dumping regulations, according to the notice released on the official website of the MOFCOM.

How are Chinese ports navigating fierce global competition to bolster the resilience of China's foreign trade? In the seventh installment of the series, Global Times reporters visited the Tieshan Port in South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region to see how this young port facilitates the development of Guangxi and the construction of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)with the support of first-class facilities, technologies, management and services.

The 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period is a crucial five-year phase connecting the past with the future. Following the achievement of building a moderately prosperous society in all respects and realizing the First Centenary Goal, this period represents a key stage for China to ride the momentum and basically realize socialist modernization.

China's cruise ship operator Adora Cruises announced on Friday that it will diversify the first-quarter 2026 itineraries of its Adora Magic City - China's domestically-built cruise - and Adora Mediterranea, focusing on popular destinations in South Korea and Southeast Asia, according to a statement sent to the Global Times.

A Chinese expert blasts the move by Nexperia's Dutch unit as a typical "blame-shifting" tactic aimed at avoiding responsibility for problems of the company's own making, as the Dutch chipmaker claimed that they did not receive any "meaningful response" from leadership of its entities in China on restoring the supply chain.

US electric car maker Tesla's former global sales and marketing chief Jon McNeill said that Tesla has studied Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) by tearing them down, and some techniques they've learned have been adopted in some of its best-selling models, Businesses Insider reported on Thursday.

China's logistics sector reported steady growth in the first 10 months of 2025, driven by robust demand in high-end manufacturing and green industries, according to industry data on Friday.

Responding to a foreign media inquiry about when China and the US are expected to complete the signing of a formal trade agreement and whether any specific details about soybeans can be disclosed, He Yongqian, a spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), said at a regular press conference on Thursday that the ministry has previously released information on the joint arrangements of the China-US economic and trade consultations in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, introducing the main outcomes and consensus reached in the talks, including agricultural trade. He said China is willing to continue maintaining close communication with the US team to jointly ensure the implementation of the results of the economic and trade consultations.

Workers fill orders for jacquard fabrics destined for export at a textile company in Nantong, East China's Jiangsu Province on November 26, 2025. The city has actively promoted industrial transformation by implementing technology upgrades, enhancing market competitiveness, and maintaining strong momentum in high-quality development. Photo: VCG

As the global drive toward a "green economy" and carbon neutrality gains momentum, the circular economy has become a crucial direction for industrial transformation. Zhou Qi, a young entrepreneur and general manager of Hong Kong Easy Joyce Limited, is leading his team to explore an innovative path of green development for the world. Through continuous technological innovation in the recycling and reuse of waste metals, hardware, and automobiles, Zhou is promoting an innovative model that contributes to global circular growth.

The supplier's country of origin or geographical origin does not constitute an exclusion criterion, a Tesla executive said in a social media post on Wednesday, which came after a Wall Street Journal report claimed that the US electric carmaker now requires its suppliers to avoid using China-made components in its US-built cars.

With a trial high-speed train departing from Guangzhou Baiyun Station for Zhanjiang North Station, South China's Guangdong Province, the Guangzhou-Zhanjiang High-Speed Railway officially entered its testing phase on Wednesday. Once operational, the project will significantly enhance connectivity among the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), the Hainan Free Trade Port, and the Beibu Gulf city cluster, CCTV News reported

China has seen a wave of concentrated issuances of artificial intelligence (AI)-themed exchange-traded funds (ETFs) against the backdrop of the country's fast-advancing technology sector.