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China's foreign exchange reserves totaled 3.4422 trillion U.S. dollars at the end of May 2026, up by 31.7 billion, or 0.93 percent, from the end of April, official data showed Sunday.

China's factories undergoing sustained green transformation2026-06-05
A quiet transition is sweeping across factories in China, the "workshop of the world," as industrial sites embrace green technologies and sustainable practices.

China announces holding of over 100 events to boost imports2026-06-05
China's Ministry of Commerce said Thursday that over 100 events aimed at boosting the nation's imports are to be held in 2026, bringing more high-quality goods from around the globe to Chinese enterprises and consumers.

AI powers smarter manufacturing at FAW-Volkswagen's Tianjin factory2026-06-04
Robotic arms swing rapidly as auto parts are precisely grabbed, flipped and welded. Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) shuttle across the workshop, delivering materials to designated stations. On giant digital screens, real-time data on equipment operation, energy consumption and quality control keep flashing.

Chinese AI team unveils new framework boosting industry application2026-06-04
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) researchers have released an open-source framework and a real-world scenario competition platform that significantly improves AI industrial application.

China's logistics sector returns to expansion in May2026-06-04
China's logistics sector returned to expansion in May, the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing said Wednesday.

China issues approvals to 166 foreign-invested enterprises for value-added telecom services2026-06-04
China is steadily expanding the opening up of the telecom sector, with 166 foreign-funded enterprises having received approvals for pilot operations in value-added telecom services since the first batch of such approvals was issued in February 2025, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology said on Wednesday.

Emerging industries fuel copper demand, production upgrade in China2026-06-04
Copper, long viewed as a cornerstone of conventional manufacturing, is playing a more prominent part in China's shift to an innovation-led economy, as booming demand and industrial upgrading are being pushed by rising sectors such as artificial intelligence (AI) and electric cars.

China's shipping resilience underpins global supply chain confidence2026-06-04
As the international shipping industry faces rising unilateralism and protectionism, as well as geopolitical tensions, an expo in northern China has drawn over 400 exhibitors from home and abroad to explore ways to fortify global logistics, supply and industrial chains.

Chinese car brands expand presence in Spanish market2026-06-03
Chinese car brands expanded their presence in Spain's automotive market in the first four months of 2026, accounting for 13.7 percent of all new vehicle registrations, according to official industry data.

China services trade fair to debut support zone for firms expanding overseas2026-06-02
China's flagship services trade fair will add a dedicated area this year for companies seeking support in expanding overseas, Beijing authorities said on Monday.

Green tech, smart manufacturing drive BRICS industrial cooperation2026-05-30
The coastal city of Xiamen in east China's Fujian Province has recently hosted a forum that centered on BRICS industrial cooperation. The event brought together entrepreneurs and innovators from across the globe to drive collaborative growth, with a strong emphasis on green development and intelligent manufacturing.

Chinese SOEs report 1.9 pct profit growth in first four months2026-05-30
Chinese state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and state-controlled enterprises reported combined profits of more than 1.37 trillion yuan (about 202 billion U.S. dollars) in the first four months of 2026, representing year-on-year growth of 1.9 percent, latest government data showed Friday.

Chinese authorities unveil roadmap for AI metrology capacity building2026-05-29
Chinese authorities have rolled out a guideline for the development of an AI metrology system and related capacity building to map out the country's development of AI metrology capabilities in a systematic manner.

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