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In the vast pastures of north China's Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, a humble blade of grass is being transformed into the cornerstone of a modern agricultural titan, fueling the region's dominance in China's dairy and meat industries.

New growth drivers in sight as China powers up future industries2026-02-13
China is driving continuous breakthroughs in frontier technologies, fostering the development of future industries as part of efforts to cultivate new growth engines.

China builds new intelligent driving lab to boost smart car industry2026-02-12
A new integrated intelligent driving laboratory, capable of simulating real vehicles, dynamic traffic and climate conditions simultaneously, has commenced operations in a high-tech zone in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality.

China's pro-consumption policies to boost Spring Festival spending2026-02-12
Chinese authorities have rolled out a series of policy measures to unlock consumption potential during the Spring Festival holiday, as domestic demand remains a key engine for economic growth.

China's core inflation holds steady as demand recovers2026-02-12
China's core consumer inflation remained stable in January, official data showed on Wednesday, pointing to a gradual recovery in domestic demand, even as headline price growth eased due to base effects from last year's Chinese New Year and lower energy costs.

Chinese shares open lower Wednesday2026-02-11
Chinese stocks opened lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index down 0.1 percent to open at 4,124.43 points.

Humanoid robot firms launch consumer push with entertainment ventures2026-02-10
China's robot corps is poised to command the spotlight this Chinese New Year season. Kicking off the festivities, AgiBot deployed over 200 humanoid robots across various models at a trailblazing live gala.

China's tech hub Shenzhen operates over 300 low-altitude logistics routes2026-02-10
South China's tech hub of Shenzhen, home to the leading global drone maker DJI, has to date opened a total of 310 low-altitude logistics routes, with 82 new routes added in 2025, according to the ongoing annual session of the municipal people's congress.

China's stock exchanges optimize refinancing rules to support innovation2026-02-10
The Shanghai, Shenzhen and Beijing stock exchanges on Monday announced a package of measures to optimize refinancing rules to support high-quality listed companies.

China's central bank authorizes BOC London branch as RMB clearing bank2026-02-10
The People's Bank of China on Monday announced that it has authorized the Bank of China's (BOC's) London branch as a renminbi (RMB) clearing bank in Britain.

AI unlocks new vitality for 2026 Chinese Spring Festival consumption2026-02-10
As the 2026 Chinese Spring Festival approaches, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping holiday consumption through predictive services, seamless transactions and personalized experiences, fueling a fresh wave of economic vigor.

Green energy ignites cozy, prosperous winter in northeast China2026-02-09
Amid the freezing cold and snow-covered houses of his village in northeast China's Jilin Province, Kong Xiangling moves comfortably around the kitchen before the Chinese New Year, tending a biomass stove as a pot of sauerkraut and pork simmers, filling the air with its rich aroma.

China much more than "world factory," Kyrgyz expert says2026-02-09
China is not only a "world factory" but also a world leader in manufacturing, logistics and communications, a Kyrgyz expert has said.

China's logistics costs-to-GDP ratio hits record low in 20252026-02-08
China's ratio of total social logistics costs to gross domestic product (GDP) fell to 13.9 percent in 2025, dropping below the 14 percent threshold for the first time, the country's top economic planner said on Saturday.

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China starts 2026 with resilience

China's headline consumer inflation of 0.2 percent in January represents a moderation from the previous month, but this is largely a story of the calendar rather than a lack of vitality. Because the Lunar New Year fell in January last year, the comparison base was higher than usual.