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China will further consolidate the role of state-level economic and technological development zones in attracting foreign investment amid its continuous opening-up efforts, the Ministry of Commerce said on Tuesday.

AI-powered drones redefine China's skies as intelligence takes flight2025-05-26
China's drone industry is soaring into a new era of cognitive capability, with artificial intelligence (AI) transforming unmanned systems from remote-controlled tools into autonomous problem-solvers.

China sets action plan for digital, intelligent supply chains2025-05-26
China rolled out an action plan on Monday to accelerate the development of digital and intelligent supply chains as part of broader efforts to modernize them.

Shopping gala set to meet consumer demand for quality goods2025-05-26
This year's June 18 online shopping carnival - also known as "618" - has kicked off one week earlier than previously.

Hong Kong IPOs raise over 9.7 bln USD so far in 20252025-05-26
Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Sunday that Hong Kong's IPO fundraising has surpassed 76 billion HK dollars (about 9.7 billion U.S. dollars) so far this year, soaring sevenfold year-on-year and reaching nearly 90 percent of last year's total.

International expo in western China draws over 3,000 companies2025-05-26
The 20th Western China International Fair (WCIF) opened on Sunday in Chengdu, the capital of southwest China's Sichuan Province, showcasing cutting-edge technologies and diverse products, and attracting more than 3,000 companies from 62 countries and regions.

China's "toy capital" powers global playgrounds2025-05-26
Playground slides, park swings, mall play structures, kindergarten climbing sets -- these childhood favorites all belong to a single category of toys: non-powered amusement facilities.

Beyond expo floor: how China contributes to future of global trade2025-05-26
As global trade faces mounting headwinds -- from U.S. tariffs to supply chain fragmentation -- international businesses are making a calculated pivot: China is no longer just a growth market, but a strategic safe harbor.

Uruguayan products gain ground in western China via land-sea trade corridor2025-05-25
At the ongoing 7th Western China International Fair for Investment and Trade in southwest China's Chongqing, Uruguay's national pavilion has become a crowd magnet with its stunning display of deep violet amethyst gemstones, drawing curious onlookers eager to know more.

China-CEEC cooperation offers world certainty, confidence2025-05-24
Having attended the China-CEEC Expo & International Consumer Goods Fair several times, Eugen Skermo firmly believes in the potential of the Chinese market and the vast opportunities it holds.

Featured products highlight openness, unlock trade potential between China, CEEC2025-05-23
With over 8,000 featured products on display, from traditional goods like wines and cheese to cutting-edge varieties like VR glasses, the 4th China-CEEC Expo & International Consumer Goods Fair unveiled its curtain on Thursday, unleashing vast cooperation potential between China and Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC).

Financing support enhanced for micro, small companies2025-05-23
China has issued a guideline for stepping up financing support for micro and small enterprises, signaling the latest push for promoting a sector that is key to stabilizing employment and reviving the nation's growth momentum.

Global businesses call for more cooperation in digital era for common development2025-05-23
Global business and trade leaders on Thursday came together at the Global Trade and Investment Promotion Summit 2025 to launch a Beijing Initiative, calling for further cooperation in the digital era to drive global growth and shared prosperity.

"World's supermarket" eyes thriving prospects amid trade uncertainties2025-05-23
Despite global tariff headwinds, east China's Yiwu, a renowned global trading hub known as the "world's supermarket," stays bustling as usual.

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Stanford report finds U.S. AI edge fading as China closes gap

China has nearly closed AI performance gap with the US, with its leading models achieving near parity with American counterparts on key benchmarks, a Stanford University report said.