China-Europe Railway Express freight train runs up 29% in Q1 2026, network covering 235 European cities now
The China-Europe Railway Express handled 5,460 freight train runs in the first quarter of this year, up 29 percent year-on-year, with the volume of goods transported up 22 percent year-on-year to reach 546,000 twenty-foot equivalent units, injecting new vitality into China-EU cooperation as well as social development of countries along the routes, according to data released on Thursday by China State Railway Group Co.
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China's largest rare earth company by market value expects Q1 net profit to more than double year-on-year: statement
China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Tech Co, a listed company on China's A-share market, announced on Monday that it expects to achieve net profit attributable to owners of the parent company of 900 million yuan ($131.81 million) to 940 million yuan for the first quarter of 2026, representing a year-on-year increase of 109.14 percent to 118.43 percent, according to the company's statement.
Taiwan regional trade delegate calls Hainan expo debut 'a good start' for high-quality products entering mainland market
A Taiwan regional trade delegate calls Hainan expo “a good start” for high-quality products entering mainland market, as Taiwan-themed exhibition area makes its debut at the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) opened in Haikou, South China's Hainan Province on Monday.
EP YAYING: Rooted in the East, creating with the world
As Eastern aesthetics move from history into everyday life, China's fashion industry is undergoing a profound shift - from "Made in China" to "Created in China." In this shift, looking upstream to trace the origins of culture and using culture to define differentiation have become an industry-wide consensus.
China rolls out 'defensive' new rules against unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction; move expands toolbox amid changing intl situations: expert
Chinese Premier Li Qiang has signed a decree of the State Council to publish a new set of rules on countering foreign states' unlawful extraterritorial jurisdiction measures, in order to safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests, protect the lawful rights and interests of Chinese citizens and organizations, and uphold the international order based on international law, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.
China International Consumer Products Expo kicks off in Haikou, as foreign businesses arrive in record numbers to tap into China market
A sea of people surged through the venue, voices overlapping as deals were struck and cameras flashed, with the latest products drawing eager attention. It felt like a vast open market, yet with a global twist: visitors from around the world, each seeking opportunity in China's increasingly open consumer landscape. They were gathered at the annual China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, capital city of South China's Hainan Province.
US-led critical mineral 'small circles' questioned by analysts for feasibility, commercial viability
Australia and the US have stepped up funding for critical minerals cooperation, the latest Western effort to reshape supply chains along geopolitical lines. However, Chinese analysts cautioned that replacing China's entrenched role in the global industrial chain is far more complex than scaling up financing or forming exclusive political “small circles.”
Chinese science groups issue initiative to jointly promote global AI governance, oppose tech hegemony
Sixteen Chinese science and technology organizations issued a joint initiative calling for the establishment of an open, fair, inclusive, and effective global artificial intelligence (AI) governance system, and warning against technology hegemony, academic barriers, exclusive “small circles” and unreasonable technological monopolies, the Xinhua News Agency reported on Monday.
'China spa' draws foreign tourists seeking deeper cultural experiences
“I found the bathing culture really intriguing,” Bailey, an Australian social media content creator who has visited bathhouses twice in Dalian, Northeast China's Liaoning Province, told the Global Times. He once encouraged “more foreigners to go to Chinese bathhouses” in a social media post.
China no longer optional, but a must for foreign firms seeking global competitiveness: Spanish chamber head
For many foreign companies including those from Spain, being present in China is no longer optional but a must if they want to compete globally, said Javier Tora, Vice President of the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in China, who spoke with the Global Times in an exclusive interview.
Yiwu's 'IPR supermarket' signals upgrade from exports to global brand building
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.
Magnum's ice cream ad linking to ballet shoes sparks controversy
A Magnum ice cream advertisement released recently on a social media platform has sparked controversy after linking its new product's color design to the “contrasting aesthetics of ballet shoes,” with some consumers saying that the association is unsettling, as the topic “Magnum ad ballet shoes” trended on China's social media Sina Weibo.
Chinese FM responds to reports of Brazil removing BYD from so-called list of firms linked to forced labor
According to reports, Brazil's Labor Ministry previously announced that it had placed several companies and individual employers operating in Brazil, including Chinese automaker BYD, on a list of firms accused of employing workers in “slavery-like conditions.” Recently, a Brazilian labor court ruled that the procedure used to make that determination against BYD was unlawful, and Brazil's Labor Ministry has announced the removal of BYD from the relevant list.
China issues new rules to regulate live-streaming tipping, ramp up protection of minors
China's top internet watchdog issued a comprehensive set of rules on Monday to tighten the management of tipping on live-streaming platforms, aiming to curb irrational spending, prevent the exploitation of minors, and promote a healthier online ecosystem.