Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing three people familiar with the matter, that Microsoft, other companies and trade groups have pressed Washington to halt plans to bar imports from China of new models of optical transceivers, a key component in artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. This little-noticed component is emerging as an unexpected test for the AI industry in the US.

“Want some chicken feet?” US exhibitor Jared Thomas Turner held up a replica chicken foot model and greeted visitors fluently in Chinese at the US Food and Agriculture Pavilion at “Four Leaf Clover” – the main venue of the ongoing 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE). The models were props he brought to the booth, hoping to draw attention to American chicken feet.

On Saturday morning, the consumer goods section of the ongoing 9th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai was already bustling with activity. About a dozen Indian enterprises lined the halls, their booths adorned with vibrant displays of Kashmir cashmere scarves, hand-carved wooden furniture, intricate handicrafts, and aromatic Indian incense.

Dried mango and roselle powder from Ivory Coast, honey from Rwanda, seaweed products from Tanzania…A rich array of local specialties from Belt and Road partner countries catches attention at the ongoing ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai.

For years, computing power was something that ordinary consumers never had to think about. They paid for internet access, software subscriptions and digital services, while the computing resources behind them remained largely invisible. This year's Singles' Day, also known as Double 11 in China, however, has put a new item on consumers' shopping lists – AI tokens.

Cyber hackers have reportedly targeted fridges and freezers in supermarkets in several European countries, including France, Ireland and Sweden, causing temperatures to rise and food to spoil. A cybersecurity expert told the Global Times that such attacks are relatively easy to carry out, warning that temperature control systems at many supermarkets and cold storage facilities in China are also exposed to the public internet, highlighting the need to strengthen cybersecurity safeguards for essential services.

A European buyer tried a laser hair-growth helmet at the CantonFair – then changed his return flight, skipped visits to competing suppliers, and signed a letter of intent to purchase 2,000 units. Nearby, a smart litter box for cats was drawing buyers with a simpler promise: less scooping and easier cleaning. At the Canton Fair, Chinese exhibitors are selling solutions to everyday hassles, not just products, to consumers worldwide.

Canada is reportedly searching for more trading partners beyond the US. Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand said that the country is moving rapidly to diversify its trade and security relationships, aiming to double trade with markets outside the US over the next decade, Reuters reported on Saturday.

“Ding!” The phone screen lights up. The mini-program reads: “Vehicle arrived.”

Multiple foreign companies have reported strong growth in their China businesses in their latest financial results, a trend that a Chinese analyst said underscores the country's continued importance as a key growth engine for multinational enterprises amid global uncertainties.

China's clean technology exports this year could cut carbon emissions outside its borders by an amount equivalent to Brazil's annual emissions from fossil fuel consumption, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing a study by the Finland-based Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA). The figures highlight what is at stake in making clean technologies more widely available.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier's ongoing state visit to China has highlighted growing opportunities for bilateral cooperation in technological innovation and advanced manufacturing, with Chinese and German business representatives expressing optimism about deeper economic ties and joint innovation in areas ranging from artificial intelligence (AI) to intelligent vehicles.

In Nigeria, solar panels are the new wedding gift, Bloomberg reported. The trend is part of a much broader story. Even tomato sellers have reportedly put up signs advertising that they collect solar batteries and all kinds of solar waste for reprocessing.

China's approval for Citigroup to establish a wholly foreign-owned securities company marks another step in the country's financial opening-up, as international institutions expand their onshore businesses and seek to connect domestic capital markets with global investors. The move comes as Chinese financial regulators reaffirm their commitment to further opening up the financial sector at the 2026 Financial Street Forum in Beijing, while recent data show growing foreign investment in high-tech industries despite a decline in overall foreign capital inflows.

On a plot of land of less than 2.6 square kilometers, over 1,900 financial institutions have taken root, gathering 220,000 financial professionals, with the scale of financial assets exceeding 150 trillion yuan ($22.47 trillion), accounting for one-third of the national total. This area serves not only as an important vehicle for promoting financial development in five major areas, but is also hailed by the industry as a window into China's financial reform and opening-up.

China's robotics sector offers promising investment opportunities for international investors, with financial institutions playing an important role in channeling capital toward emerging technologies, Tim Adams, president and CEO of the Institute of International Finance (IIF), told the Global Times in an interview at the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2026 in Beijing.

Hong Kong is looking to help Belt and Road countries access offshore yuan bonds and loans to lower borrowing costs and support infrastructure development, while connecting the Chinese mainland financial institutions and technology providers with overseas markets, Associate Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong King Leung told the Global Times in an exclusive interview at the Annual Conference of Financial Street Forum 2026 in Beijing.

As China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30) against a complex external environment, questions about the resilience of its economy, the direction of capital market reform and its ability to attract international patient capital have moved to the center of global attention. Global Times (GT) reporter Ma Jingjing interviewed Andrew Sheng (Sheng), a member of the International Advisory Committee of National Financial Regulatory Administration.

The first phase of the 140th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, concluded its in-person exhibition on Monday, with overseas buyer attendance reaching a record high. As of Monday, 189,000 overseas buyers from 214 countries and regions had attended, up 13.3 percent from the same period of the previous session, said the China Foreign Trade Center, the fair's organizer. It added that the record turnout highlights the resilience and vitality of China's foreign trade.

In 1957, a grandfather witnessed lovebirds and silk as star products at the first Canton Fair. Today, his grandson watches a humanoid robot smash badminton while buyers film every move at the 140th session. This vividly tells the story of China's trade upgrade – from “having something to sell” to “selling more” to “innovating with global partners and providing solutions.”

“Geely E5 spotted in Edmonton [a city in Canada] today!” a netizen posted in a Facebook group dedicated to discussions about Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) in Canada in late September, sharing several close-up photos of the car.

As artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the global landscape, the logic of traditional colonialism has not vanished. Instead, it appears to have evolved into a new form: “digital colonialism.”

From spicy hotpots and malatang to freshly brewed milk tea and packaged snacks, Chinese flavors are finding their way onto dining tables and store shelves in Southeast Asia, as a growing number of Chinese food and beverage brands seek to turn the region's appetite for new tastes into opportunities for expansion.

The People's Bank of China (PBC), the country's central bank, on Thursday issued a comprehensive, detailed statement firmly refuting unfounded claims regarding the exchange rate of the Chinese yuan. Why did the PBC issue such a lengthy statement at this particular moment? What major signal does it send?

European Trade Commissioner Maros Šefčovič arrived in Beijing on Wednesday for the second meeting of the China-EU trade and investment consultation mechanism, according to media reports. A Chinese expert said the visit underscores the willingness and ability of the two major economies to address trade disputes through dialogue and consultation, as a trade war would serve neither side's interests.

The 48th WorldSkills Competition, dubbed the "Olympics of vocational skills," kicked off its first full day of contests in Shanghai on Wednesday morning, bringing together 1,385 young competitors from 68 countries and regions across 64 skill categories, spanning traditional craftsmanship and emerging digital categories.

A Shanghai white-collar worker surnamed Zheng had just finished a satisfying lunch at Five Guys. For the 20-something, who once studied abroad, visiting the American burger chain on Nanjing Road has become a weekly ritual – he describes as a “happy indulgence.”

As it enters its fifth year of operation, Universal Beijing Resort is doubling down on immersive experiences. The resort has unveiled two new offerings: Asia's first "Fast & Furious" indoor thrill ride and a nighttime spectacular at the Lagoon, aiming to upgrade its content portfolio and deliver enhanced immersive experiences.

India's export growth is showing where new demand is emerging. India's exports to four BRICS economies – China, South Africa, Brazil and Russia – reportedly rose 34 percent in April-August of the 2026-27 fiscal year. According to The Economic Times, China was the largest contributor to the increase, with India's exports to China rising to $9.6 billion, or nearly half of the $19.9 billion total exports to the four economies.

When it comes to ties between China and Laos, the China-Laos Railway has been the highlight – running since 2021 and carrying 245,000 cross-border trips in the first eight months of 2026 alone. But a deeper, if less visible, connection between the two countries is taking shape.

The 23rd China-ASEAN Expo, being held in Nanning, Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, opened on Thursday and will last until September 21. This year's China-ASEAN Expo is held at a time when regional supply chains are being reshaped. For Cambodian industries, the expo provides an important opportunity for industrial matching, connecting Cambodian businesses with Chinese investment, technology, and regional supply chains, creating concrete opportunities for exports, jobs, and industrial upgrading.

The Pinglu Canal connects the Xijiang River – a part of the Pearl River basin – with the Beibu Gulf. It is a great modern canal project linking rivers and seas. The opening of the Pinglu Canal will not only significantly reduce logistics costs, but also promote the economic development of neighboring countries, providing a strong boost to the vigorous economic and trade exchanges between China and ASEAN.

In a copper workshop in Ningbo, East China's Zhejiang Province, thick copper ingots are rolled, cleaned and pressed into copper strip coils. These materials will eventually become high-speed connectors and other components used in artificial intelligence (AI) servers, data centers, and high-end telecommunications equipment, according to a representative from the company.

Not long ago, US artificial intelligence (AI) executives were championing the technology's power. Over the past several days, however, they have shifted gears, calling for a slowdown on safety grounds.

When SEMICON India 2026 opened in New Delhi on Thursday, India's semiconductor story appeared to be entering a new phase. One word keeps coming up: ecosystem. From silicon to systems, India's semiconductor industry is widening its horizons.

What is the future of global trade? This year's World Trade Organization (WTO) Public Forum, running from Tuesday to Thursday, offers a useful clue. Entitled “Powering the Future,” the forum puts trade in services at the center of the discussion. As artificial intelligence (AI) advances, services are becoming easier to trade across borders. The next phase of global trade may therefore involve not only more goods moving around the world, but also more services, knowledge and expertise.

China and Latin America are stepping up efforts to deepen cooperation on sustainable agricultural value chains, with greater emphasis on standards, market demand, technology and green investment, as a new cooperation mechanism launched in Beijing on Tuesday seeks to turn growing exchanges into more regular and practical collaboration.

A city's openness is measured not only by its skyline and industries, but by its respect and inclusiveness toward people. For foreigners working, starting businesses, studying or living in Beijing, the city's warmth is felt most clearly through practical conveniences. A growing number of overseas young people choose Beijing to chase their dreams - stories that reflect China's confident and inclusive approach.

Inflation in the euro area will stay elevated for some time, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said, Bloomberg reported on Saturday.

"At 9 am, we made this decision in the car; by noon, the memorandum of understanding [MOU] had already been signed," Pakistani reporter Amjad Aziz Malik told the Global Times when recalling his experience in Shenzhen, South China's Guangdong Province, over the past two days.

Starting December 5, 2026, China Eastern Airlines will increase flights on its Shanghai Pudong-Auckland-Buenos Aires route, raising the weekly frequency from two to four round-trip flights.

On a quiet afternoon in late August, a Global Times reporter, wearing an anti-static suit, walked into a russet building beside North Dragon Lake in Zhengzhou, Central China's Henan Province. Inside the building, the Sugon 8000 hall — China's first fully homegrown 100,000-card AI supercluster and an important node of the national supercomputing internet, had been operating for more than a month.

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is the largest regional organization with 42 percent of the world's population and 36 percent of world GDP. In 2017, Pakistan formally joined the organization. On the strength of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), Pakistan is advancing the mutually shared objectives of regional integration, working both bilaterally with SCO member states and collectively through the SCO platform.

Kyrgyzstan and China economic and trade cooperation is developing in a healthy way, and priority areas such as digital economy, high technology, green development, and artificial intelligence will help drive Kyrgyzstan's high-tech future and unleash great potential for bilateral cooperation in the future.

Editor's Note: As China expands its role in global AI innovation, questions are growing over how new technologies can benefit developing countries and how international cooperation can keep the global AI ecosystem open, inclusive and interoperable. Sam Daws, senior advisor to the Oxford Martin AI Governance Initiative at the University of Oxford, founding director of Multilateral AI, and former First Officer to UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, spoke with the Global Times about China's contribution to AI capacity-building and governance, as well as the scope for China-West cooperation on AI safety and standards.

Editor's Note: China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) industry has made striking progress in recent years, changing not only the cars themselves but also how they are developed, sold, and taken to global markets. The sector is also helping set new industry standards, making NEVs one of the most visible symbols of Chinese manufacturing. As China enters the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30) and moves toward its goal of basically realizing socialist modernization by 2035, a research team from People's Daily and China Automotive News examined how the country can sustain high-quality growth in the NEV sector and strengthen its competitive edge in the global market. This is the fourth installment of the series.

"Just found out about this beautiful Chinese perfume company and I need to smell of these so badly." This enthusiastic comment from a netizen overseas on X may sound like a small moment in the vast world of social media, but it captures a much bigger shift: Chinese perfume brands are increasingly moving from simply being seen overseas to being wanted. At the Esxence perfume fair in Milan this summer, the air around several Chinese booths carried notes of tea, osmanthus and agarwood. Visitors stopped to take in the scents, ask questions and browse products from Chinese brands seeking to make their mark in one of the world's most influential perfume markets.

Located in the heart of the Pearl River Delta, Foshan in Guangdong province is a national renowned historical and cultural city whose name dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907). As a key birthplace of Lingnan culture, Foshan has long served as a vibrant hub of commerce and industry. Today, it continues to embody a pioneering spirit of reform and innovation, having grown into a national recognized innovative city.

The Global Times has launched a new column titled "Chinese Industry Close-up." Focusing on the creation of a new development pattern, the column will delve deeply into vivid examples of industrial transformation and upgrading across various sectors, aiming to showcase China's innovation-driven and high-quality development. This installment focuses on China's shipbuilding boom.

China is a major global economic, industrial, and technological power. We believe there is a genuine opportunity to move beyond a relationship largely centered on trade and imports toward a broader, production-oriented economic partnership, the Jordan Chamber of Commerce (JCC) told the Global Times in an exclusive written interview.

In a classroom at Guangxi University in Southwest China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Cambodian student Reachie Bun – wearing a pair of AI glasses – was busy taking notes, catching every term and example without pause. As the professor's Chinese flows through the room, Khmer words bloom before her eyes — clear, floating subtitles that keep perfect pace with every explanation, as if the lecture itself has learned his language.

Alibaba Cloud has announced the launch of its third data center in South Korea, a move designed to meet the surging local demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing services while further improving its regional digital infrastructure layout, the Yonhap News Agency reported.

Tucked inside a community commercial complex in Shanghai, a wall plastered with handwritten sticky notes bears seniors' genuine requests, offering a tangible snapshot of the transformation underway in China's elderly‑care services industry. Notes read: “I need stair lifts,” “I want easy‑to‑use nail clippers,” “My bathroom floor is slippery and needs age‑friendly renovation.” Every small wish is collected, matched with professional brands and services, and eventually turned into real-life improvements. This heartwarming scene is a vivid example of China's booming silver economy.

Editor's Note: The outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) calls for building a modern industrial system, consolidating the foundation of the real economy, and accelerating high-level technological self-reliance and self-strength to lead the development of new quality productive forces. These goals have provided clear direction for industrial transformation and upgrading across various sectors, while injecting strong momentum into high-quality development. The Global Times has launched a new column titled "Chinese Industry Close-up." Focusing on the creation of a new development pattern, the column will delve deeply into vivid examples of industrial transformation and upgrading across various sectors, aiming to showcase China's innovation-driven and high-quality development. This is the second half of the second installment of the series.

Chinese plush toys, new-energy vehicles and robots often grab global headlines. Beyond the spotlight, however, many unassuming Chinese exports are quietly making great gains in markets around the world.

A few days ago, The New York Times published a story with the headline “China's Robots Know Kung Fu and Can Scale Walls. Can They Woo Investors?” Soon after, China's capital market delivered its answer through Unitree Robotics' IPO. Investors piled in so heavily that the preliminary online subscription multiple hit an eye-watering 8,288.82 times. The strong demand can, to some extent, be seen as a vote of confidence from investors in the commercial prospects of humanoid robots. The market's verdict is clear: China's robots have received a high score.

China saw robust exports in electric vehicles (EV), lithium batteries and photovoltaic products, known as the "new three," in the first half of this year. More notably, robotics, artificial intelligence (AI) and innovative drugs, which represent the future direction of industrial development, are also emerging as new calling cards for China's foreign trade.

The designation of Deutsche Bank, a key and influential bank in Europe, to serve as the yuan-clearing bank will greatly facilitate and expand the use of the yuan in the EU market, providing more impetus to broader China-EU economic and trade ties, a Chinese analyst said on Tuesday.

Global automakers are forging deeper and longer-term ties with China, as the country's role evolves beyond a key market into an increasingly important hub for automotive research and development (R&D) and innovation.

China continues to be the leading destination for Brazilian soybeans, and the Brazilian soybean industry wants to further deepen this relationship, expecting historically high volumes in the coming months, the Brazilian Association of Soybean Growers (Aprosoja Brasil) told the Global Times on Friday.

In economics, overcapacity is a dynamic and relative concept. Supply-demand balance is temporary, and imbalance is the norm. The Western narrative that equates the sheer scale of China's production capacity directly with "overcapacity" is, frankly, economically illiterate. It conflates size with pathology.

China's robust industrial chain and rapid iterative innovation have propelled its artificial intelligence (AI) hardware sector into a global leadership position, with Shenzhen's Huaqiangbei — the world's premier electronics hub — emerging as the core gateway for Chinese intelligent products to go global.

China's top internet regulator announced on Thursday that it has launched a cybersecurity review into products sold by US-based Palo Alto Networks in the country, a step that Chinese analysts said was necessary for national security as Washington increasingly engages in cyber activities seen as threatening national interests.

This year, artificial intelligence, robotics and innovative medicines - dubbed the "new new three" - are expected to emerge as new pillars of China's foreign trade. This shift from last year's "new three" of exports - namely electric vehicles, lithium batteries and photovoltaic products - is not merely a policy signal, but a precise positioning of China's next wave of export competitiveness.

Australia's rooftop solar story is moving beyond households. In a media release on Wednesday, Australian Climate Change and Energy Minister Chris Bowen said that the government is helping businesses, farms and community organizations cut energy costs by reducing the cost of installing medium-sized solar systems by about 20 percent. The measure could give Australia's renewable energy market a fresh boost, creating new momentum for the next stage of its development.

The US administration is reportedly drafting a ban on US imports of new models of Chinese data center components, Reuters reported, citing four people familiar with the matter. A Chinese veteran industry analyst said the move shows that the US' unilateral attempts to curb China's technological development is expanding from individual technology sectors to the broader digital infrastructure ecosystem.

China's economic growth is undergoing a structural shift, with new and emerging technologies moving beyond a supporting role to become genuine drivers of growth. According to data released by China's National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) in July, the high-end manufacturing, the digital economy and the modern services contributed more than 40 percent of China's growth in the first half of 2026.

The US-based OpenRouter, a leading global AI platform, released its latest weekly ranking of AI model usage, with all of the top five models developed by Chinese companies, a trend that a Chinese industry analyst said underscored the rapid rise of Chinese tech firms in the emerging AI sector despite the US' attempts to contain their development.

During a recent visit to Xiamen, Global Times reporters observed how openness and sustainable development have become two defining forces behind the city's transformation, shaping not only its industries but also its communities and urban landscape.

Shanghai Port's single-day container throughput surpassed 200,000 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) on Saturday, reaching a record high of 203,881 TEUs, according to the Shanghai International Port (Group) on Sunday.

US lawmakers have requested information from food delivery company DoorDash on its use of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models, CNBC reported over the weekend. Chinese industry experts said on Sunday that the US lawmakers' actions are largely driven by a political agenda to curb the rising adoption of Chinese AI models in the US, reflecting a deep worry of losing its sci-tech hegemony. Such actions would raise the costs of US companies and consumers, they warned.

China's humanoid robotics giant Unitree Robotics said on Thursday evening that it plans to open subscriptions for an initial public offering (IPO) on Shanghai's STAR ⁠Market on August 10, after the company's IPO application was approved for registration by the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), moving a step closer to listing.

China has launched the 2026 innovation task program in the industrial and information technology sector, targeting key technology breakthroughs in areas including artificial intelligence (AI), humanoid robots and computing power, as the country accelerates efforts to build new industrial strengths around emerging technologies.

The US Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration announced on Monday the launch of the “Call to Action for 6G Leadership and Security.” The move is an attempt by Washington to seek to blunt China's influence over the next generation of telecommunications, according to the US media outlet POLITICO.

From four-legged inspection robots operating in European nuclear power plants to automatic coffee-making robotic arms serving travelers at airports and transit hubs around the globe and smart AI systems supporting local Chinese teaching in Thai schools, these varied overseas applications offer a vivid snapshot of how China's “next new three” industries are expanding globally.

China's GDP growth jumped 4.7 percent year-on-year in the first half of 2026, remaining well within this year's target range of 4.5 to 5.0 percent. The economic figures show that macroeconomic performance in the first half of the year maintained overall stability while making progress, demonstrating notable resilience amid both domestic structural adjustments and external uncertainties.

Amid surging cross-border travel fueled by China's visa-free entry for South Korean sightseers, authentic Chinese food brands from new-style milk tea chains to hot pot outlets have emerged as a fresh cultural bridge between the two peoples.

China's economic performance in the first half of the year cannot be contextualized through a two-quarter snapshot. The results are more than numbers when they tell a tale. From the political-economic perspective, the results would display the multi-year growth trajectory.

Geely Auto will build two electric SUVs at Ford's factory in Spain and the two firms will jointly develop a new model, Reuters reported on Thursday. A Chinese industry expert said the cooperation between Chinese and US automakers reflects the growing role of China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) companies in supporting Europe's green transition while expanding in the European market with the advanced NEV technologies and production capacity together with the US counterpart.

Hong Kong has given the green light to its first fully driverless autonomous vehicles testing permit for Baidu's Apollo Go, allowing the company to conduct public road testing on Airport Island without a person at the wheel.

The US administration will reportedly investigate whether Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) models were "distilled from American models," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed on Tuesday, according to a CNBC report. A Chinese expert said that Bessent's remarks once again reflected the anxiety among certain US politicians over China's rapid advances in AI and their continued adherence to a technological hegemony mindset.

At the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) in Shanghai, one of the most crowded booths did not showcase humanoid robots, autonomous vehicles, or the latest consumer chatbot. Instead, it drew diplomats, engineers, journalists, and visitors from across Asia and Africa to a meteorological early-warning system named after a Chinese sea goddess: MAZU.

Shanghai released its economic data for the first six months of 2026 on Monday, with the city's half-year GDP reached 2.788 trillion yuan, or rising 5.6 percent year-on-year.

From hand-forged heritage silverware to ingenious bamboo weaving, China's diverse intangible cultural heritage (ICH) handicrafts have staged a remarkable comeback.

Stepping into the machine room of Sugon 8000 (Dengfeng), China's first domestically developed 100,000-card AI supercluster, the scene was far less imposing than expected — but behind the compact space lies an extraordinary concentration of computing power.

The FIFA World Cup is not only a global sporting event, but also a power engine for influencer economy, as football stars with massive global followings increasingly serve as bridges connecting brands, consumers and markets.

The global artificial intelligence (AI) wave has not only supercharged sectors like computing, chips, and hardware devices – it has also quietly ignited a brand-new track: air cargo.

From Brazil in South America to Kazakhstan in Central Asia, a growing number of countries are turning their attention to China's bond market and rushing to issue a special type of bond - panda bonds.

From a 100-fold sales surge in Vietnam to a 14-fold exports jump to South Korea, C-beauty is no longer a niche player — it is redefining cosmetics competition

China remains an important market and strategic partner for many Dutch companies, with its scale, innovative capacity, and dynamic business environment offering significant opportunities across a wide range of industries, Boudewijn Poldermans, a vice chairman of the Netherlands China Business Council (NCBC), told the Global Times in an exclusive interview.

On Shanghai's bustling Huaihai Road, foreign shoppers weave through the TX shopping mall, a well-known hub for streetwear brands, where local labels are suddenly in the spotlight. Inside, several homegrown fashion stores are drawing strong overseas attention.

In a processing workshop in Linqu, East China's Shandong Province, a piece of foie gras is undergoing transformation from raw material into food. Unlike the traditional perception of a luxury ingredient often appearing on French restaurant menus, the foie gras produced in Linqu is entering a broader international market through industrialized production.

Multiple Chinese chip companies have forecast sharp increases in earnings, driven by booming demand for memory chips, with some expecting profits to surge more than 600-fold.

As China's industrial profits for January-May 2026 reached 3.14 trillion yuan, up 18.8 percent year-on-year and accelerating from the first four months, the data reveals more than a cyclical rebound. It signals ongoing structural dynamics at work, as evidenced by a sustained reallocation toward higher-value sectors, supported by policy-driven liquidity and a shifting consumption landscape.

Editor's Note： A grand gathering in celebration of the 105th founding anniversary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Wednesday. Zhong Jue, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and a leading expert in mechanical engineering, is one of the eight recipients of the July 1 Medal, the CPC's highest honor. Recently, Zhong, a witness to China's industrial development from the very first Five-Year Plan to the 15th now, was interviewed at Central South University in Changsha, Central China's Hunan Province. She revealed her life story of national service, perseverance, scientific rigor and mentoring.

Foreign investors' holdings of Chinese A-shares hit over 4 trillion yuan ($588 billion) in the first half of 2026 to set a new high, with some overseas institutions continuing to expand their allocations in Chinese science and tech companies, according to a report by state broadcaster China Central Television (CCTV) on Wednesday.

Sales revenue of China's embodied intelligence industry enterprises rose 22.4 percent year-on-year in the January-May period, indicating that the sector's overall development continues to trend positively, according to the State Taxation Administration on Tuesday.

China's rapidly growing logistics network is accelerating the outbound flow of "Made in China" goods while simultaneously smoothing the inbound route for premium products from around the world。

Nearly every high-tech product being displayed at the 4th China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing is more or less intertwined with artificial intelligence (AI) - either it has an AI brain, or one of its functions is empowered by AI innovations.

Chinese car brand Polestar said on Thursday that the Trump administration was forcing the electric vehicle (EV) maker to stop selling cars in the US starting with the 2027 model year, as Washington ramps up its crackdown on Chinese EVs. A Chinese analyst said the move reflects the US' overreach in using so-called national security concerns to disguise underlying weaknesses in its own EV sector.