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The recent production of Michelin's 100 millionth passenger tire at its Shenyang plant in northeast China's Liaoning Province underscores the deepening synergy between foreign enterprises and the country's manufacturing sector, particularly in advancing the green transition.

Xizang wind farm with largest single-capacity turbines connected to grid2025-11-18
A wind power project equipped with the largest single-capacity turbines in southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region was connected to the grid on Monday, marking a breakthrough in the region's new energy development.

China sees record number of railway passenger trips in Jan.-Oct.2025-11-17
China's railway system handled a record-high number of passenger trips during the first 10 months of 2025, data from China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. showed on Sunday.

Chinese EVs gain traction at Beirut motor show2025-11-17
Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) are drawing significant attention at the 3rd edition of the e-MotorShow Middle East being held here, reflecting Lebanon's growing interest in affordable and tech-savvy cars, industry insiders and visitors have said.

Exhibition economy helps China expand opening-up, boost consumption2025-11-17
In early November, China's two flagship opening-up events -- the 138th Canton Fair and the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE) -- concluded with outstanding performances, showcasing the country's firm commitment and strong momentum to open its market further and boost consumption.

China charts 6G tech course to unlock future growth2025-11-15
At a test site in the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, monitoring systems, using the 6G network's powerful computing and sensing capabilities, identified an "unauthorized" drone in 0.1 seconds, instantly displaying its model and key characteristics.

China's industrial output maintains steady growth in October2025-11-15
China's industrial output sustained steady expansion in October amid measures to boost the high-end, intelligent and green industrial development, official data showed on Friday.

China's retail sales up 4.3 pct in first 10 months2025-11-15
China's retail sales of consumer goods went up 4.3 percent year on year in the first 10 months of 2025, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Friday.

China's railway investment up 5.7 pct in first 10 months2025-11-15
China's railway construction saw stable progress in the first 10 months of 2025, with fixed-asset investment expanding 5.7 percent year on year, according to the country's railway operator.

China boosts human resource services for manufacturing industries2025-11-15
China has launched a program aimed at enhancing the integrated development of the human resource services industry alongside key manufacturing sectors.

China's push on application scenarios to accelerate tech innovation, economic growth2025-11-15
The Hefei Luogang Park is one of many application scenarios that authorities in Hefei, one of China's rising innovation hubs, opened for the testing of new technologies, products and business models.

China's inclusive loans to small firms rise 12.1 pct by Q32025-11-15
China's outstanding inclusive loans to small and micro businesses reached 36.5 trillion yuan (about 5.2 trillion U.S. dollars) by the end of the third quarter (Q3) of 2025, up 12.1 percent year on year, according to data released by the National Financial Regulatory Administration on Friday.

Beijing CBD ranked among world's most attractive business districts: report2025-11-15
Beijing Central Business District (CBD) has been ranked among the world's top 10 most attractive business districts, joining hubs such as New York's Midtown and Tokyo's Marunouchi, according to the 2025 EY-Urban Land Institute (ULI) Global Business Districts Attractiveness Report released Friday.

China's homegrown C919 jet to make Middle East debut at Dubai Airshow2025-11-15
A China Southern Airlines C919 aircraft arrived at Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai early on Friday for its debut at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, according to the airline.

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