In a supermarket in Shenzhen's Bao'an district, neatly stacked boxes of South African apples, which went on sale roughly a week ago, have drawn the attention of local shoppers. These apples, reportedly the first shipment under China's zero-tariff policy for all 53 African countries with diplomatic ties to China, illustrate the expanding scope of China's food imports.

The development of China's auto industry is not about taking others' share, but making the whole pie larger. Calling it a “shock” distorts facts and misreads future opportunities.

In a lychee orchard in Haikou, South China's Hainan Province, workers move among the trees, picking the ripest fruit. What might seem an ordinary harvest is actually a window into a broader pattern: Hainan has entered the peak season for lychee sales, and export orders are steadily rising. Each fruit tells a quiet but telling story of the island's deepening integration with global supply chains under the Hainan Free Trade Port framework.

At the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump will pay a state visit to China from Wednesday to Friday. This marks the first face-to-face meeting between the two heads of state this year and their first meeting in Beijing in nine years, carrying special and significant meaning. The international community is paying close attention and has high expectations that this meeting will bring stability to a turbulent world and demonstrate the responsibility and strength of major powers in promoting peaceful development.

The active integration of numerous foreign partners into China's industrial chain stands as the strongest testament to the country's comprehensive strength, vast market potential, robust industrial ecosystem, and the immense opportunities it offers. It is wise for foreign firms to seize these chances.

As the excitement inside stadiums hosting matches of the Jiangsu Football City League, known as Suchao, reaches fever pitch, the night markets outside are equally packed with crowds, igniting a vibrant boom in the nighttime economy across cities. In Suqian, East China's Jiangsu Province, residents gather outdoors to watch matches on large screens while enjoying local foods. Local media outlet suxinwen.cn described a bustling scene at one barbecue stall, where the cook said that he had already grilled more than 2,000 skewers over the course of the evening, with orders keeping coming.

How to foster AI innovation while effectively managing ethical risks is a pressing global challenge. Facing the problem, China has moved forward with practical action to explore responsible AI innovation.

Chinese consumption is evolving, with new trends constantly emerging. Yiwu, a global hub for small commodities, provides a lens on the latest developments.

Anti-dumping complaints by Europe's chemical companies have reached an all-time high, with Brussels launching dozens of cases into Chinese imports over the past two years, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday.

In recent days, an increase of international buyers at Huaqiangbei, Shenzhen's well-known electronics area, has attracted media attention. On Wednesday, Shenzhen Fabu republished a media report describing the area as the part of the city most frequented by foreign buyers. While the description carries a local perspective, it points to a clear reality: International traders are drawn to China's artificial intelligence (AI) products.

Chinese carmakers' overseas expansion extends to in-depth integration across the entire industrial chain, fostering more complex and intensive mutually beneficial cooperation between Chinese and European vehicle industries.

From yak meat sold through livestreams to packages delivered directly to doorsteps, e-commerce is gradually extending its presence in everyday life in Southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region. Despite its rugged terrain and late entry into digital markets, the region is increasingly integrated into broader commercial networks, allowing local producers to reach more consumers while improving the distribution of goods within local communities.

Warnings of heat waves show the urgency of the energy transition. While protectionist measures raise the cost of clean energy adoption, more open industrial cooperation can help the world address rising temperatures.

From the symposium in Nairobi to discussions at the Zimbabwe trade fair, enthusiasm from African businesses sends a clear message: China's zero-tariff policy will bring not just higher trade figures, but also new momentum for Africa's industrialization.

The increase in spending at highway rest areas reflects a broader trend driven by the rising popularity of self-driving trips in China. The upcoming holiday offers an opportunity to observe this shift in consumer behavior.

It's been two weeks since China reported remarkable import growth for the first quarter of 2026, yet the reverberations continue. On Monday, Bloomberg reported that economists have sharply upgraded their forecasts for China's import growth and now expect it to overtake the pace of expansion in exports for the first time since 2021. Specifically, as Chinese firms hoover up high-end chips needed for artificial intelligence (AI), imports are set to jump to a five-year high of 5 percent in 2026, according to the median estimate of 17 economists polled by Bloomberg. That's more than double the growth predicted in March.

The ongoing 2026 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2026) offers a telling glimpse into the evolving trajectory of Chinese automakers' global expansion, as they shift their focus from traditional vehicle exports to a more integrated international strategy. According to the Shanghai Securities News, the concept of supply chain exports was a frequent topic at this year's event. Several leading automakers are moving away from the simple export of products, opting instead for a more comprehensive approach, with the export of entire supply chains or ecosystems emerging as a clear trend.

When nuclear power meets pearl farming, the new integration is no longer just about the one-dimensional narrative of China's clean energy progress - "how much green power is added, how much carbon will be cut." Rather, it shows how the country's high-quality economic development is opening up new avenues for growth while significantly protecting our living environment.

World Intellectual Property Day fell on Sunday, but for China, it was more than an annual event. The nation is undergoing an important shift, moving from being a major importer to an important creator of intellectual properties. The change reflects the country's growing technological strength and offers new perspectives on the manufacturing sector and expanding international market presence.

US official's “national security premium” rhetoric about critical minerals trade with its allies seriously deviates from the basic laws of the market economy. True supply chain security can never be attained through closed small circles and forced premiums.

China's evolving consumer market creates new opportunities for imported agricultural products such as coffee and durian. As preferences shift, the latest story of coffee offers valuable insights for understanding and meeting the changing demands of Chinese consumers.

The online enthusiasm for Chinese EVs that are essentially unavailable in the US is a signal worth heeding. Although trade barriers may limit the market access of Chinese EVs, they cannot stop US consumers from seeking out desirable green products.

In Northwest China's Qinghai Province, two pursuits that rarely intersect in the popular imagination - photovoltaic (PV) panels and sheep herding - have settled into a practical coexistence. Across what is reported to be the world's largest solar park by installed capacity, sheep graze beneath the panels, keeping the grass short enough that it never rises to block the light. The sheep, for their part, gain a generous stretch of pasture, while the herders who tend them secure a durable source of income. That loop of mutual benefit is one local example of a broader effort to align solar expansion with desert control - one that, in turn, enlarges the economic logic of the renewables build-out itself.

Hannover Messe, one of the world's largest industrial trade fairs, has again seen considerable involvement from Chinese companies this year. According to the organizer, cited by the Xinhua News Agency, about 700 Chinese exhibitors are in attendance, cementing China's position as the second-largest exhibitor group after host country Germany. This sustained level of participation underscores both the advances made by Chinese industry in high-tech sectors and the potential for international cooperation.

If Western countries can view China's role in the green supply chain with a more open mind, the global deployment of clean energy will only accelerate, benefiting not only developing nations but also the West's own climate goals and economic well-being.

Technological convergence is not just a demonstration of how much foreign automakers value China, but also a reaffirmation that collaboration is the key to unlocking the sector's transformative potential.

Irkeshtam Port, the westernmost land port of China, offers a clear snapshot of the country's efforts for continuous westward opening-up. A local port official was quoted by the Xinjiang Daily as saying that in recent years, the number of trucks passing through the port has increased noticeably.

China is willing to advance negotiations on upgrading the China-Switzerland free trade agreement (FTA), and a high-level FTA will inject new momentum into trade, investment and innovation cooperation between the two countries, Chinese Vice Commerce Minister and deputy China international trade representative Ling Ji said during a bilateral trade meeting in Bern, Switzerland, according to a statement seen on the Ministry of Commerce's website on Saturday.

The “China Shock 2.0” claim misinterprets mutually beneficial collaboration in global industrial chains as a zero-sum game. The truth is that China's high-tech industries also import. They don't just compete – they also cooperate. They are changing the world, but the world is also changing them.

Zoomlion Agriculture Machinery Co recently delivered a batch of DQ3004 hybrid tractors to customers in Aksu in Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, where the equipment was quickly put into use for spring plowing, the Economic Daily reported on Thursday, showing that new-energy agricultural machinery is gaining popularity in China.

It is hoped that those who are still influenced by trade protectionist voices or inclined to protectionism can see the vitality of the EV industry's development, and work to promote win-win cooperation for all businesses, no matter where they are from.

Ahead of the 139th Canton Fair, which opened in Guangzhou, South China's Guangdong Province, on Wednesday, customs authorities held consultations with an enterprise from Egypt, regarding the details of new tax exemptions for exhibit goods. The Egyptian firm, which plans to showcase household textiles such as carpets, sought confirmation on whether its products would qualify for the duty-free policy and if there were any restrictions on the exemption.

The growth of trade by foreign-invested companies in China offers a fresh perspective on why globalization matters. Supply chains are interconnected, and de-globalization will hurt, not protect, the global economy.

Wine, cordyceps, natural drinking water, and cultural and creative products … more than 300 specialty products from the Xizang Autonomous Region in Southwest China attracted attention from consumers at the Sixth China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan, South China, this week. Meanwhile, on livestreaming e-commerce platforms, Xizang specialties such as yak meat, apples, and tsampa continue to gain popularity every day.

As global trade uncertainty rises, South Korea's efforts to expand FTAs with emerging markets reflect Asia's growing focus on developing economies. Strengthening internal cooperation within Asia's supply chains helps unlock new opportunities.

Recently, at the Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Protection Service Center in Yiwu, East China's Zhejiang Province, a business owner successfully completed an application with the Madrid System for global trademark protection covering 50 countries, including the US, Germany and Spain, in a single visit. "I didn't expect it could be handled here, and all the applications could be completed at once. There's no need to run around anymore," the entrepreneur said with surprise, according to a report on Yiwu Fabu on Sunday.

The China-Laos Railway has added strong momentum to regional tourism cooperation since the launch of its international passenger service three years ago.

Baicheng's successful practice in clean energy offers a new lens on China's green and high-quality development. As resource advantages extend downstream industries, the logic of growth is shifting.

Amid rising global uncertainty, the ASEAN+3 Finance and Central Bank Deputies Meeting sent a clear signal: All parties need to push cooperation and exchanges further with a greater sense of urgency if they are to firmly seize the initiative for sustainable development.

The growth of organic rice farming in Meihekou, Northeast China's Jilin Province, offers a useful insight into the shifting dynamics of China's consumer market.

With Oracle reportedly cutting thousands of jobs and becoming the latest US technology giant to announce massive layoffs while ramping up artificial intelligence (AI) investment, the debate over AI's impact on jobs is again in the spotlight. The pressing questions remain: Is the rise of AI destined to bring about massive job losses? Will the "AI-related layoffs" model embraced by US tech giants become the global industry's standard response to the AI era?

Christmas may still be months away, but the Christmas goods section of the Yiwu International Trade Market in East China's Zhejiang Province is already buzzing with activity. According to Yiwu Fabu, vendors report that international buyers have been arriving at least a month earlier than usual. "The change is noticeable," remarked the manager of a factory producing Christmas apparel and gifts in Yiwu.

Why has China become the primary supply chain hub within the ASEAN+3 region? The answer lies in the combined effect of its growing manufacturing strength and deepening regional cooperation.

With its extensive wind and solar potential, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region offers a valuable perspective on the development of China's renewable energy sector, providing insight into the broader shifts driving the country's transition to a more sustainable energy future.

With strategic coordination, deeper industrial integration can create new complementarities. Even as China advances in high-end shipbuilding, cooperation with South Korea will continue, likely shifting to new areas.

During this year's Qingming Festival holidays, some lesser-known spring vegetables began appearing in urban markets, facilitated by advances in cold-chain logistics and preservation technologies. One such example is haicaihua, a plant currently in its peak growing season in Eryuan, Southwest China's Yunnan Province.

Indian business delegation's visit to China is undoubtedly a notable sign of the recent warming in bilateral economic ties, underscoring great interest in and broad prospects for China-India economic and trade cooperation.

As the Qingming Festival approaches, the spring tea harvest is in full swing. In Anji, East China's Zhejiang Province, the hills of tea plantations are blanketed in vibrant green. By early morning, tea factories are already abuzz with activity. According to tidenews.com.cn, freshly processed tea leaves are swiftly packaged, with postal vehicles stationed outside the factories. Within a single day, the spring tea is dispatched to 62 cities, underscoring the efficiency of the supply chain.

With the continuous improvement of bilateral economic and trade relations, China is increasingly regarded as one of the key factors driving the recovery of tourism to South Korea.

While some in the EU have been enthusiastically promoting the idea of "economic security" and pushing for reduced reliance on certain trading partners, this rhetoric has met with considerable resistance in the business world. The latest case in point is a study, conducted by the University of Sussex and King's College London seen by Reuters on Monday, which showed that German companies are so deeply tied to both the US and China that they cannot decouple from either without ‌severe economic costs.

As inbound tourism expands from first-tier cities to smaller cities, this represents not just a geographic spread of the tourism market, but also a deepening of foreign visitors' desire to understand China - shifting from checking off visits to landmarks to seeking cultural experiences.

India's reported concerns over the Investment Facilitation for Development agreement are both unfounded and unnecessary. The country may need to consider why 129, or roughly three-quarters, of WTO members have opted to support the IFD agreement.

At the 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum), held from Wednesday to Sunday in Beijing, embodied intelligence once again took the spotlight among other advanced technologies. Beyond eye-catching scenarios of robots in action - from preparing desserts to threading needles - the improved coordination and finesse of the upgraded robots signal a promising shift toward real-world deployment and faster integration into everyday life.

Members of the European Parliament are set to assess the EU's global infrastructure investment efforts under the Global Gateway Initiative on Thursday, according to a briefing published on the European Parliament's website.

The China-Africa Building, located in Yiwu, East China's Zhejiang Province, epitomizes the growing momentum of trade between China and Africa. Inside its showrooms, a wide range of products - from hardware and electrical appliances to bathroom fixtures and solar storage systems - are on display, each crafted to meet the needs of the African market. While many of these items are everyday consumer goods, they underscore the expanding scope of China-Africa trade.

China filed 22,031 patent applications with the European Patent Office (EPO) in 2025, a year-on-year increase of 9.7 percent, according to the EPO Technology Dashboard 2025 report released on Tuesday. China rose to third place in patent applications for the first time, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

As American consumers' interest in Chinese EVs grows, one fact is becoming increasingly clear: trade protectionism cannot block the appeal of truly competitive products.

At China's data “factories,” robots learning to wash fruit may seem mundane, but they highlight a larger shift – AI's rapid, inclusive growth is transforming industries and empowering small businesses to innovate. A new era of cost-effective technology is emerging.

At least 12 global carmakers, mostly in Europe and the US, are scaling back their EV plans. This reveals the constraints of green policies in some Western countries, which undercut global green development and hinder industrial cooperation.

As temperatures rise and farming activity intensifies, a drone equipped with the BeiDou navigation system was recently deployed on a farm in Hai'an, East China's Jiangsu Province, to spray pesticides. While this might seem like a minor scene amid the busy spring plowing season, it highlights a much broader trend: the growing accessibility of advanced technology in agriculture in China.

News of Air China resuming direct flight route between Beijing and New Delhi quickly drew significant attention from major Indian media outlets, following a post on X on Saturday by Yu Jing, spokesperson for the Chinese Embassy in India, who hailed the move as a “big green light” for cooperation.

Advancing the next phase of FTA negotiations is set to expand already robust trade cooperation between China and South Korea into more areas, further unlocking its potential despite the rise of trade protectionism in the global trade landscape.

The "spring economy" in China is blooming, with small scenes such as colorful tents and picnic mats reflecting a larger shift in consumer behavior. These everyday moments offer insight into whether China's consumption will plateau or experience vibrant growth.

China and India possess tremendous potential and broad prospects for economic cooperation. Only by continuously expanding the cake of shared interests can the potential for cooperation be transformed into momentum for development.

The Pinglu Canal, a flagship project of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor and a major river-sea intermodal transport water route in Southwest China, entered the equipment commissioning stage on Wednesday, marking another major step toward full operation, CCTV News reported.

Abandoning trade protectionism and promoting the development of renewable energy with a more pragmatic attitude is an important step toward solving the EU's energy puzzle and securing its economic future.

In the remote mountains of Pingwu County, Southwest China's Sichuan Province, at an elevation of 1,500 meters, freshly harvested wild vegetables no longer need to be carried down on foot by villagers. According to CCTV.com, drones now transport the produce from the mountain to the roadside in mere two minutes. The sight of unpretentious wild greens being delivered alongside cutting-edge drone technology - or, more broadly, the juxtaposition of traditional agriculture and modern logistics - offers an insightful snapshot of China's rapidly evolving supply chain and consumer market.

In a refinement of its consumption statistics, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday introduced the "online retail sales of goods and services" indicator, replacing the long-standing "online retail sales" measure. More than a technical recalibration, this change carries profound implications, representing a positive response to the evolving dynamics of China's consumption upgrade.

Hauts-de-France, situated in northern France, has long been an important hub for vehicle manufacturing. While the decline of some traditional industries has presented challenges to this French industrial heartland, the rise of new sectors is now offering fresh avenues for growth. Among the most promising is the electric vehicle (EV) industry, which is steadily taking shape. According to CCTV News, investments from some Chinese companies are bringing new development opportunities to this traditional industrial region.

China's customs released 100 substandard import cases detected in 2025, highlighting better consumer protection amid consumption upgrading and market opening.

AI is steadily making its way into Yiwu's small commodity market, transforming a range of products, from toys and wearables to household appliances. In recent years, many traditional goods have seen a wave of smart upgrades, reflecting a larger shift in consumer expectations. Plush toys, once driven mainly by price, are now integrating voice recognition and emotion-sensing AI.

"Crayfish raiser" - a playful term for users of the open-source artificial intelligence (AI) assistant OpenClaw - became a buzzword in China's tech scene almost overnight. Enthusiasts rushed to install OpenClaw on their computers, fantasizing about having an AI agent capable of handling their work tasks.

In a supermarket in Rizhao, East China's Shandong Province, xiangchun, a seasonal spring vegetable, is selling for 15.9 yuan ($2.3) per jin (500 grams) - a price reportedly lower than in previous years. This more affordable offering has drawn the attention of locals. But it's not just xiangchun; the variety of spring vegetables now available on store shelves reflects broader shifts in China's market.

Export vessels accounting for more than 80 percent of the three key shipbuilding indicators – shipbuilding output, new orders, and orders on hand – in 2025 highlight the resilience of China's shipbuilding industry despite fluctuating geopolitical tensions.

At an intelligent factory in Gu'an, North China's Hebei Province, a new "artificial intelligence (AI) analyzer for defective grains" - is using high-definition industrial cameras to capture multi-angle images of each corn kernel, while AI algorithms trained on billions of images assess grain quality in under a minute.

Some US officials' “leapfrogging” in critical minerals essentially means trying to bypass the necessary accumulation stage of industrial development. However, in a field requiring profound accumulation such as critical minerals, shortcuts are often the longest way.

China's medical device sector, particularly in high-tech segments, is integrating into global supply chains at an accelerating pace. Several trends illustrate how Chinese manufacturers are positioning themselves internationally.

At a time when the EU is grappling with multiple challenges, voices within the bloc seeking to step up trade pressure on China are misleading and dangerous. This approach of politicizing economic ties threatens to inflict grave damage on the EU's own economy.

The European Commission's unveiling of the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) recently has sparked heated discussion and concern regarding its potential impact on industries across nations. While this act appears to be a major effort by the EU to bolster its own industrial development, whether it will ultimately serve the interests of Europe's manufacturing sector remains highly uncertain.

On a Saturday morning in early March, trucks streamed through the gates of the Yiwu Bonded Logistics Center. According to a report released by Yiwu Fabu, the city's official social media account, on Sunday, the center reached a new milestone days earlier when the value of goods entering the zone exceeded 300 million yuan ($43.5 million) in a single day for the first time.

China's emphasis on expanding market access in the services sector sends a strong signal that it is making a significant leap, from opening up its manufacturing sector to pursuing a higher level of institutional openness in services.

While Western media outlets sometimes depict #China's economy in an overly pessimistic light, rural markets, digital commerce, and emerging consumption patterns tell a different story. Livestreams running on a single internet connection offer a small but telling window into the country's growing consumption-driven momentum.

As the global tech world gathered at MWC, AI took center stage, with Chinese firms standing out. Their industry innovations show that unlocking AI dividends depends on turning technology into real productivity.

While Western media coverage often misinterprets China's consumption trends, the real shift is happening at home. Recent interprovincial trade data shows that China is advancing the construction of a more unified national market, with logistics upgrades and digitalization creating tangible opportunities for international suppliers.

Vietnam's exports to China surged 70.8 percent year-on-year to $6.32 billion in January 2026, latest trade data released by Vietnam Customs showed on Tuesday. Amid an increasingly complex global trade environment, the data underscored not only the enduring synergy between China and Vietnam, but also the trade potential emerging from deeper regional industrial integration.

Merz's visits to China and the US provide a window into how Germany's business community is evaluating market opportunities. Decoupling from the Chinese economy is entirely unrealistic. On the contrary, a stable and predictable economic relationship between China and Germany serves Germany's core economic interests.

South Korea's 34.1% export growth to China in February offers a fresh perspective for those focused on competition. While competition in high-tech sectors is real, deeper industrial cooperation can create concrete opportunities to expand exports and strengthen supply chain ties.

The continuous strong performance of the yuan against the US dollar has attracted market attention this week. While some market participants may view this rally as unexpected, a closer examination reveals its inevitability shaped by multiple converging factors.

In Taicang, a small Chinese city, one German spring manufacturer illustrates a wider trend: beyond debates over trade surpluses or deficits, multinational firms are increasingly responding to the evolving opportunities of China's market – concrete opportunities that extend well beyond the lens of trade balances.

Following the implementation of export controls on dual-use items bound for Japan in January, China's Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement on Tuesday, adding another 20 entities involved in boosting Japan's military capabilities, including Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co, to its export control list. Another 20 Japanese entities, such as SUBARU Corporation, have been placed on a watch list, as the end users and end uses of dual-use items supplied to them cannot be verified. This operation is targeted, decisive, legitimate and timely, and warrants close attention.

China's complaint against India at the WTO should serve as a reminder for India to reconsider its strategy. A more effective path forward lies not in erecting walls, but in embracing open cooperation.

China's new-energy vehicle (NEV) market continues to expand at an impressive scale. Domestic sales reached 13.88 million units in 2025, up 19.8 percent year-on-year, according to the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers. The double-digit growth highlights the sector's scale and scope, as well as its resilience, reinforcing the view that demand remains far from saturation.

Plans by some South Korean airlines to expand routes to China appear to point to a broader trend of growing bilateral cooperation.

Europe's well-established industrial base could give it a practical edge in AI, particularly in applied fields where China and Europe have ample opportunities to collaborate. Yet integrating traditional industries with new technologies still requires further exploration, suggesting the value of incremental approaches.

With German Chancellor Friedrich Merz set to kick off his first official visit to Beijing since taking office, new trade data showing China has overtaken the US as Germany's largest trading partner has come into sharp focus.

A recent assessment by South Korea's Ministry of Science and ICT has prompted heated discussion online. The Yonhap News Agency reported that a review of 11 priority sectors and 136 core scientific technologies found that the technological gap between South Korea and China had widened between 2022 and 2024.

Deepening engagement with China is not a slogan. If Europe is serious about revitalizing its manufacturing sector, it is a pragmatic and urgent strategic choice. It calls for a long-term view of global competition and a willingness to move beyond protectionism.

The Chinese and Lao sections of the China-Laos 500-kilovolt power interconnection project were physically connected in recent days, a step that the People's Daily reported on Thursday would pave the way for synchronized operation of the two sections in April. The cross-border power interconnection, which the newspaper likened to an "electricity expressway," could deliver reciprocal benefits as the two systems prepare to run in tandem.

This Spring Festival, humanoid robots writing festive couplets hint at a bigger story – Chinese consumers are shaping demand for intelligent service technologies, revealing the early contours of a vast and open robotics market.

The significance of visits to China by Americans from various sectors should not be limited to anxiety over whoever “wins” or “loses.” Such exchanges ought to serve instead to understand China's development, and to reflect on US' own path.