More than 300 units humanoid robots will participate in 2026 Beijing E-Town humanoid robot half-marathon scheduled for April 19 this year in Beijing's Yizhuang, according to the event organizers on Monday.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said on Sunday he believes progress can be achieved through “partnerships, trust and a shared commitment,” at the 2026 China Development Forum (CDF) in Beijing, according to Beijing Radio & Television Station (BRTV).

China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Monday it would adopt temporary regulatory measures on domestic refined oil prices.

China will adjust domestic gasoline and diesel retail price caps at 24:00 on Monday, marking a new round of pricing changes, according to a report by China Central Television (CCTV).

Remarks made by Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever that the EU should take a tougher stance on China in response to rising Chinese competition represent a resurgence of protectionist rhetoric within the bloc, which is an outdated idea of ideological divide and bloc confrontation that goes against the rising trend of cooperation, Chinese analysts said on Monday. This comes amid a growing atmosphere of cooperation between China and the EU, following visits by a number of European leaders since last year.

Chinese large language-models (LLMs) have continued to drive global artificial intelligence (AI) development, as the Global Times learned from OpenRouter, a popular AI gateway for developers, on Sunday that this week, on its LLM leaderboard, six out of the top 10 models are Chinese.

Enterprises from the United States are welcome to seize the development opportunities in China and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with the country, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng said on Sunday.

A number of major projects have made fresh progress recently, highlighting a potential acceleration in the country's infrastructure buildup and supporting overall investment, Chinese experts pointed out on Sunday.

Shenzhen city – one of China's most internationally connected commercial hubs – has recently released trade figures that offer a closer look at the forces driving export growth.

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.

The annual China Development Forum (CDF) 2026, which gathered nearly 100 senior executives from multinational companies, officially opened on Sunday in Beijing, where multiple representatives from food, retail, luxury fashion, and international consulting firms expressed strong optimism about the continued growth of China's consumption market amid the opening year of China's 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period.

On Friday, gold dipped below $4,500 a troy ounce, erasing its gains across the past two months. Gold, usually considered a safe haven during periods of economic uncertainty, has slumped. According to a CNN report on Saturday local time, gold dropped 11 percent this week, posting its biggest weekly loss since 1983.

Starting in mid-March, many regions across China entered the peak blossom season, with travel demand and related spending rising in tandem, driving a sustained pickup in flower-viewing and spring outings.

The China Development Forum (CDF) 2026 opened in Beijing on Sunday. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the CDF, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius highlighted China's appeal as “the dynamic innovation landscape,” and chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen AG Oliver Blume underscored the group's success in the Chinese market.

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met with a group of foreign business executives in Beijing on Saturday, noting that China's high-level opening-up during the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30) will create broader market opportunities for multinational companies. He welcomed foreign firms to expand investment in China and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

With China's new five-year development blueprint approved last week signaling investment stability, Shanghai reinforced the message days later by hosting a global investment summit that highlighted its commitment to a world-class business environment.

Several foreign firms have recently announced plans to expand their presence in China, as senior executives traveled to the country and held meetings with Chinese officials and business leaders, underscoring continued confidence in the market. A Chinese expert said these moves reflect the enduring appeal of China's stable business environment, vast market potential and increasingly complete industrial ecosystem, even amid global economic uncertainties.

China's second domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Flora City, was undocked on Friday afternoon in Shanghai, marking a key milestone as the vessel's hull structure is now complete and it transitions to dockside commissioning. The ship is about 94 percent complete. It is set for delivery in late 2026 and will begin operating international routes from homeport Guangzhou in 2027.

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang recently indicated that the company will seek US government approval to export its Blackwell AI chips to China only after its most advanced Vera Rubin chips are rolled out in the second half of this year. Chinese experts said Nvidia's attempts to maintain market share advantages through preferential treatment have proved a failure in China.

As the rumble of a train faded into the distance, a China-Europe freight train loaded with home appliances and auto parts departed from Hefei, a major automobile manufacturing hub in East China's Anhui Province.

A technology emerging from the lab is only the first step of a long journey. Only when it is brought to where it is most needed and entrusted to those who need it most does it gain life and truly come alive.

China always opposes unilateral and protectionist measures in all forms, and opposes politicizing, weaponizing, or instrumentalizing economic and trade issues, a Chinese Commerce Ministry (MOFCOM) spokesperson said on Friday, stressing that the Chinese side has repeatedly urged the Mexican side to correct its erroneous practice of unilaterally imposing additional tariffs, and expressed serious concern over the possible so-called “economic security review” of Chinese investments by the Mexican side.

Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao met with Apple CEO Tim Cook in Beijing on Friday, according to a video clip released on the official WeChat account of China's Ministry of Commerce.

China's recently unveiled development blueprint places building a modern industrial system and consolidating the foundation of the real economy at the top of national strategic tasks to be pursued over the next five years.

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.

The IPO market in Hong Kong has remained on a fast track since the beginning of 2026, with total funds raised so far exceeding HK$97.16 billion ($12.4 billion), a year-on-year gain of 537.34 percent, the Securities Daily reported on Thursday.

The situation in the Middle East has dealt a heavy blow to global energy security, and relevant countries need to stop military operations immediately to prevent regional turmoil from further impacting global growth, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Thursday.

Editor's Note: As a key engine of economic growth, investment serves both as a crucial lever for stabilizing growth and a driving force for meeting full-year economic targets. At present, nationwide efforts are underway to accelerate major project construction, strengthen policy support and energize market vitality. These moves are fueling steady investment progress, reinforcing the momentum of the “three drivers” – consumption, investment and innovation – and laying a solid foundation for a strong start to high-quality economic development throughout the year.

Canadian companies are increasingly elevating China as a priority market and expressing stronger confidence in their business prospects, even as geopolitical tensions and external uncertainties persist, according to a latest business survey pointing to a pragmatic recalibration and improvement in bilateral economic engagement.

When asked by foreign media for comment on whether the China-US economic and trade consultations in Paris discussed rare earths or controls on rare earth exports, and whether there were any new agreements on the long-term China-US trade consultation framework or on the US allowing Chinese companies to invest in the US, He Yongqian, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), said at a regular press conference on Thursday that on March 15-16 local time, China's Vice Premier He Lifeng met in Paris with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for China-US economic and trade consultations.

Some US lawmakers hyped at a hearing on Wednesday (local time) that there are growing concerns over the US' reliance on Chinese drug ingredients, and they claimed that China is moving aggressively into the development of innovative new drugs. The remarks once again reflect a politically motivated mindset among certain US lawmakers, Chinese analysts said, noting that the development of the pharmaceutical sector is driven by market forces and global industrial cooperation, rather than any attempts at control or dominance.

China's Ministry of Water Resources, along with six other departments, has issued a guideline to accelerate the green transformation and high-quality development of the country's small hydropower sector.

Chinese trendy toy maker Pop Mart on Thursday told the Global Times in a statement that its Labubu film project, co-developed with Sony Pictures, is still in the early stages of development. The movie will blend live-action with computer-generated imagery to bring Labubu's fantasy world to the big screen.

The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum), which focuses on the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial development, will take place from March 25 to 29 in Beijing, an official from China's Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) said on Wednesday.

Apple CEO Tim Cook is visiting China ahead of the China Development Forum 2026 (CDF), which will be held on March 22 and March 23. Moves by a number of foreign companies after the nation's annual two sessions have demonstrated their growing emphasis on the Chinese market amid global uncertainties, an analyst said.

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.

How will China write a new chapter of high-quality development during the next five years? The recently-released outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) for national economic and social development provides the answer. This plan sets the sight on high-quality development, by consolidating current strengths, removing bottlenecks and constraints, and cementing weak links, which together will propel the advancement of Chinese modernization toward reaching a new stage. The plan also serves as China's "construction blueprint" for the coming five years and sends a clear signal of continued opening-up and coordinated development, offering a cooperation framework to global partners, and injecting much-needed certainty into the world economy. Today, our newspaper launches a special series focusing on China's high-quality development. It analyzes and interprets key deployments and fresh formulations in the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-2030) and invites readers at home and abroad to explore this grand new blueprint together.

The South Korean government has sent an inter-agency research delegation to China to study autonomous-driving policies, the Yonhap News Agency reported on Wednesday. The visit will run from Wednesday to Friday.

The Sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) will be held in South China's Hainan Province from April 13 to 18, with preparations progressing smoothly and exhibitor recruitment completed, a spokesperson for the Hainan provincial government said on Wednesday, noting that participation from countries and regions has reached a new high.

Nvidia announced on Tuesday (local time) that it is resuming production of artificial intelligence (AI) chips for the Chinese market after its pause earlier this year due to uncertainty around regulatory approval, CEO Jensen Huang said at the GTC 2026 conference this week, multiple foreign media outlets including the Financial Times reported.

In a quiet residential neighborhood in Beijing Economic Technological Development Area (E-Town), an unassuming four-story building is drawing attention from China's tech and investment circles. The facility, recently put into operation, is billed as the world's first smart elderly care center powered by robotics and artificial intelligent devices, combining silver economy services with real-world applications of edge-cutting technology.

The 2026 Zhongguancun Forum (ZGC Forum) will spotlight the theme of "Full Integration Between Technological and Industrial Innovation," an official with the Ministry of Science and Technology said on Wednesday.

In the 22nd installment of the "Readers' Reflections" column, Global Times reporter Ma Tong spoke with Peter Bakker, President and CEO of the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), on how China's 15th Five-Year Plan is opening up new space for green growth, innovation and global business cooperation. Bakker said the opportunities released by the plan are significant enough to reshape how global companies work together.

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.

Six months after China introduced a 30-day stay visa-free policy for Russian citizens, the policy's benefits have driven rapid growth in cross-border travel. Russian tourists entering China through ports in Heilongjiang Province increased by more than 60 percent in the past half-year, new data showed.

Multiple Chinese cities including Wuhan, capital of Central China's Hubei Province, Shanghai, and Shenzhen in South China's Guangdong Province have recently intensively held sports events including marathons, Formula 1 and football matches, with analysts saying the surge in event traffic is expected to translate into consumption growth.

The Beijing municipal government on Tuesday announced guidelines to comprehensively optimize the city's business environment, with 28 key tasks included, aiming to fully unleash the vitality of business entities and strongly support high-quality development.

Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and French Finance Minister Roland Lescure on Monday held in-depth discussions in Paris on recent developments in China-France economic and financial cooperation and other issues of common concern, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Tuesday.

China's Finance Ministry has pledged to continue implementing a 'more proactive' fiscal policy in 2026 to ensure a solid start to the country's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30). China will carry out a more proactive fiscal policy in 2026, according to a fiscal policy execution report seen on the ministry's website on Tuesday.

A robotics team from Beijing has developed the world's first fully autonomous humanoid tennis robot, drawing a repost and like from Elon Musk on X. The breakthrough marks a leap from handling single shots to mastering full-match dynamics, signaling a shift from machine-assisted play to the emergence of a genuine on-court “opponent,” according to media reports.

China is the world's largest producer and consumer of watermelons, with annual output remaining stable at around 60 million tons. According to statistics from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, this accounts for roughly 60 percent of global production.

China will expand its pilot cities for a cross-border trade facilitation campaign to 45 in 2026, up from 25 in 2025, the General Administration of Customs (GAC) said on Monday.

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 GDP growth target of 4.5-5 percent is realistic and achievable, as the economy has significant advantages in multiple aspects, Justin Lin Yifu, a member of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and dean of the Institute of New Structural Economics at Peking University, told the Global Times in a recent interview.

The 139th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, will open on April 15, with more than 30,000 enterprises set to participate. Meanwhile, about 30 global business associations have confirmed their attendance in the form of buyer delegations, the Global Times learned from the China Foreign Trade Centre (CFTC), the organizer of the Canton Fair, on Monday.

China on Monday launched the Kuaizhou-11 Y7 carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in Northwest China's Gansu Province, sending eight new satellites into preset orbits, the Xinhua News Agency reported.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), along with the Ministry of Finance and the National Development and Reform Commission, jointly issued a notice on Monday announcing the launch of a comprehensive hydrogen energy application pilot program, according a statement posted on the website of the MIIT.

Overseas China-focused equity funds or emerging market funds have significantly increased their holdings of Chinese companies since the start of 2026, according to media reports, casting a vote of confidence in Chinese assets and the world's second-largest economy in the first year of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period.

A university dedicated exclusively to cybersecurity, located in Wuhan, Central China's Hubei Province, will begin enrolling students in autumn of 2026, according to an announcement released by Hubei Fabu, the province's government WeChat account.

China's energy supply security capacity is relatively strong, and it has a solid foundation and favorable conditions to cope with fluctuations in the external market, a National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) official said on Monday, adding that policy measures will be introduced to help guide industrial product prices back to a reasonable range.

In response to a media inquiry over the United States Trade Representative（USTR）'s announcement on Thursday (US time) that it has initiated investigations of 60 economies including China to look for practices by these economies in relation to what ‌it called failures to take action on forced labor, a Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) spokesperson said on Monday that China has noticed the investigation launched by the US on March 12, and this is another Section 301 investigation launched by the US after it initiated a "capacity overproduction" Section 301 investigation on March 11.

China on Monday voiced firm opposition to the United States' decision to launch a Section 301 investigation into 60 economies, including China, saying that it seriously disrupts the international economic and trade order.

China's major economic indicators have outpaced broad market expectations by gaining new momentum in the first two months of 2026, the latest data from the National Bureau of Statistic (NBS) showed on Monday, which indicates that the world's second largest economy has got off to a relatively strong start this year.

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.

China's market regulators nationwide handled 43.866 million consumer complaints, reports, and inquiries through the 12315 platform, hotline, and other means in 2025, and recovered 4.35 billion yuan ($630.1 million) in economic losses for consumers, effectively safeguarding their legitimate rights and interests, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said on Sunday, the World Consumer Rights Day, also known as “3.15” in China.

As the peak spring recruitment season gets underway, localities across China are ramping up efforts to connect workers with employers through a series of job fairs, with emerging roles in robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), and new energy commanding attention.

Multiple foreign consumer brands have announced their fourth-quarter 2025 earnings in the Chinese mainland market, with some reporting notable revenue growth over the period. A Chinese expert said on Sunday that the sound performance of those foreign brands underscores the stability and potential of the ultra-large Chinese market despite rising global uncertainties, while projecting that more foreign investment into China is expected amid the country's favorable policies.

China's National Internet Finance Association (NIFA) has issued a formal risk warning over the use of the OpenClaw application in internet finance, the latest effort by the country to improve industry supervision.

As China enters its 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), its economy showcases a form of resilience that is becoming increasingly rare globally: the ability to convert scale into speed, and speed into competitiveness.

Japanese media outlets have reported that Japan and the US plan to confirm joint development of rare-earth resources off Minamitorishima at the upcoming summit on March 19, including discussions on establishing a marine mineral development working group. Chinese experts cautioned that while Washington and Tokyo may reach an agreement, the practical feasibility of the initiative remains questionable, as the difficulty and cost of deep-sea rare-earth mining are extremely high, and its significance is more political than industrial.

China's latest five-year blueprint doesn't just pledge to develop new quality productive forces -- it maps out exactly how to get there.

The first practice test for the Beijing E-Town humanoid robot half-marathon, scheduled for April 19, 2026, was carried out from Saturday night to early Sunday morning, the Global Times learned on Sunday from the Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (also known as Beijing E-Town), the host of the event and a major hub for China's robotics industry.

As China seeks to boost domestic consumption while enhancing public well-being, holiday arrangements and paid leave policies emerged as discussion points during the just-concluded annual sessions of the national legislature and the top political advisory body, where measures were proposed to grant citizens greater flexibility in scheduling holidays and utilizing paid leave.

On March 13, a piece of news quickly made global headlines. China's Ministry of Commerce announced that the sixth round of China-US economic and trade consultations will soon be held in France.

The total number of inter-regional passenger trips across China during the 40-day Spring Festival travel rush, which concluded on Friday, is estimated to reach a record 9.4 billion, according to data from the Ministry of Transport.

China on Friday called on all parties to play a constructive role in safeguarding the stability and security of global critical minerals supply chains and expressed opposition to undermining the international economic and trade order through "small-circle" rules.

From bolstering important industries like integrated circuits and low-altitude economy to advancing future sectors like quantum technology, 6G and brain-computer interfaces, tech innovation has been a central topic during this year's two sessions. The Government Work Report calls for moving faster to achieve greater strength and self-reliance in science and technology. Chinese analysts say the ramped-up eff orts will not only help upgrade traditional industries, but also create broader space for future tech sectors, which are expected to inject fresh momentum into China's modern industrial system.

Germany's Volkswagen Group announced on Friday that its first model jointly developed with China's XPENG has officially entered production in Hefei, capital city of East China's Anhui Province. This medium-to-large electric SUV is expected to launch in China in the first half of 2026, and it marks another milestone in China-Germany cooperation in the automotive sector.

The National Cybersecurity Notification Center issued a risk alert regarding OpenClaw, an artificial intelligence (AI) agent, on its official WeChat account on Friday, warning that numerous exposed OpenClaw assets are carrying significant security risks, making them prime targets for cyberattacks.

China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on Friday that based on its recommendation, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council has decided to impose anti-dumping duties on imports of halogenated butyl rubber originating from Japan and Canada, effective on March 14. The investigation found these imports involve dumping, which has caused material injury to the domestic industry, and a causal link exists between the dumping and the injury.

Maintaining an open, inclusive and mutually beneficial international trade environment serves the common interests of all countries, and all parties have a responsibility to play a constructive role in safeguarding the stability and security of global critical minerals supply chains, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday.

China on Friday slammed the US for concocting a lie with so-called "forced labor" claims and expressed opposition to using it as a pretext for political manipulation. Guo Jiakun, a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, made the comments on Friday at a regular press conference when asked for comment regarding recent media reports that the Office of the US Trade Representative said on Thursday local time that it had launched probes under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 into "unfair foreign practices" by 60 economies, citing their alleged failure to take action against so-called "forced labor," and among the 60 economies, China and Russia are also on the list.

In response to a media inquiry on the specific agenda and the Chinese side's expectations on an economic and trade talk in Paris this weekend between Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Friday that the Chinese side has already released information concerning the sixth round of China-US trade consultations.

Asked by a media reporter for comment on the Office of the US Trade Representative's announcement on Wednesday US Eastern Time of the launch of Section 301 investigations against 16 economies including China, citing so-called "excess capacity," a spokesperson for China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Friday that China has noted the situation. The Section 301 investigation is a typical act of unilateralism that seriously undermines the international economic and trade order, and a World Trade Organization (WTO) panel has already ruled that the tariff measures taken based on Section 301 investigations violate WTO rules, the spokesperson said.

As agreed by both China and the US, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, will lead a delegation to France from March 14 to 17 to hold economic and trade consultations with the US side, a spokesperson from China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) said on Friday.

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.

Sales of China's high‑tech industry grew 16.1 percent year-on-year in the first two months of this year, the State Taxation Administration (STA) said on Thursday.

China's commercial aerospace company iSPACE announced on Thursday that its self-developed SQX-3 carrier rocket is scheduled to conduct its maiden launch in 2026, the Global Times learned from the company.

The China-Europe Railway Express carried out 3,501 freight trips in the first two months of this year, carrying 352,000 20-foot equivalent units of goods, up 32 percent and 25 percent year-on-year, respectively, according to data released on Thursday by China State Railway Group Co.

In 2025, hotspots in China's logistics technology development emerged frequently, with new types of equipment achieving large-scale application. In particular, “AI Plus” has been deeply integrated into logistics, effectively helping reduce overall social logistics costs while significantly improving operational efficiency, China Media Group (CMG) reported on Thursday, citing a report by the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing.

International oil markets turned highly volatile this week as escalating Middle East tensions rattled global supply expectations. The International Energy Agency (IEA) responded on Wednesday by announcing the largest coordinated release of strategic petroleum reserves in its history.

Multiple Chinese smartphone makers are planning March price hikes due to soaring memory chip prices, media reported, including OPPO, which said it will adjust prices for some products online and in physical stores from March 16.

A futuristic electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft developed by Dreamfly Technology Co makes its debut at the Appliance & Electronics World Expo 2026 in Shanghai, on March 12, 2026. The event runs through March 12-15, features 1,200 enterprises across 170,000 square meters. The four-day event is being held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center and the Eastern Hub business zone.

When asked for comment on the Trump administration's move on Wednesday to launch a new round of Section 301 trade investigations into alleged industrial overcapacity among 16 major trading partners, including China, which could signal a new round of tariff disputes, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on Thursday that China's position on handling China-US economic and trade issues has been consistent and clear. China opposes all forms of unilateral tariff measures, noting that tariff wars and trade wars serve the interests of neither side.

The US Trade Representative's office (USTR) announced on Wednesday local time the initiation of the so-called Section 301 investigations against a number of trading partners, including China, the EU and India, over claims regarding structural excess capacity and production in manufacturing sectors.

While tourists thronged to Heilongjiang Province -- a former industrial base in northeast China reborn as an ice-and-snow tourism hotspot -- this winter, Seres, a Chongqing-based automaker in the country's southwest, rolled its one-millionth intelligent electric vehicle off the production line.

As 2026 marks the opening year of the 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-30), topics such as new quality productive forces, basic research and breakthroughs in key core technologies have become major points of discussion during China's ongoing "two sessions." Superconductivity and quantum materials, as key frontier technologies, are widely seen as crucial to overcoming technological bottlenecks and supporting national strategic goals.

The Indian government's partial relaxation of rules scrutinizing investment from neighboring countries has sent a positive signal to the outside world and is expected to channel more investment into the country, Chinese analysts and industry participants said on Wednesday.

China's artificial intelligence (AI) job market is experiencing a boom, with the number of related job postings surging 12-fold and the average monthly salary about one-quarter higher than their counterparts in other new emerging industries, according to a report released on Wednesday.

Chinese lawmakers and political advisers have called for accelerating the commercialization and global expansion of the low-altitude economy to strengthen the country's global influence in the emerging sector, as this year's Government Work Report again underscored the push to cultivate emerging pillar industries.