WTO director-general warns of protectionism

BUENOS AIRES – Roberto Azevedo, the Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), issued a stark warning on Sunday regarding the persistent "threat of protectionism," while simultaneously emphasizing that "trade…

OPod Tube House Sparks Debate on Hong Kong’s Housing Crisis at Design Inspire 2017

The innovative OPod Tube House, a novel concept designed to alleviate Hong Kong’s severe affordable housing challenges, garnered significant attention at the Design Inspire exhibition held in Hong Kong, China,…

Hainan Airlines Intensifies US Expansion, Eyes Shanghai Hub and Enhanced Connectivity Amid Soaring Demand

Hainan Airlines, China’s largest private air carrier, is embarking on an ambitious expansion strategy in the lucrative trans-Pacific market, signaling its intent to significantly increase direct flights between China and…

China’s Automotive Market Navigates Slowdown with Modest 0.7 Percent Growth in November, Driven by Robust New Energy Vehicle Sales and SUV Popularity

China’s vast automotive market experienced a noticeable deceleration in growth during November, with vehicle sales registering a meager 0.7 percent year-on-year increase to 2.96 million units. This figure, released by…

China Accelerates Industrial Overhaul, Exceeding Coal and Steel Capacity Reduction Targets Ahead of Schedule Amid Environmental Push

China is on track to significantly surpass its ambitious goals for reducing industrial overcapacity in both the coal and steel sectors, achieving key targets years ahead of schedule. This accelerated…

Air China Inaugurates Direct Beijing-Brisbane Service, Poised to Deliver Substantial Economic Boost to Queensland

SYDNEY – In a landmark development for Queensland’s tourism and economic landscape, the inaugural Air China flight from Beijing to Brisbane touched down safely on a recent Monday afternoon, marking…

BAIC Group Sets Ambitious Timeline for Phasing Out Conventional Fuel Vehicles by 2025

Beijing Automotive Group Co (BAIC Group), one of China’s prominent state-owned automakers, has declared an ambitious strategic pivot towards new energy vehicles (NEVs), committing to a complete cessation of conventional…

Intensifying Merger Speculation Grips China’s Bike-Sharing Giants Mobike and Ofo Amidst Mounting Investor Pressure and Market Consolidation

The strategic future of China’s fiercely competitive bike-sharing industry has been increasingly dominated by a compelling question: will the two dominant players, Mobike and Ofo, unite? This query, which gained…

China’s Fiscal Landscape Strengthens with Steady Revenue and Expenditure Growth in First 11 Months

BEIJING – China’s fiscal operations demonstrated robust stability and growth throughout the first eleven months of the year, underpinned by a resilient domestic economy and strategic policy implementation. The Ministry…

China’s new energy vehicle sales surge 80% in November

The China Daily Information Co. (CDIC), the authoritative digital arm of China’s premier English-language newspaper, China Daily, maintains an unequivocal and stringent policy regarding its intellectual property rights, a foundational…