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The number of valid invention patents in China's strategic emerging industries had exceeded 1.3 million by the end of 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 15.7 percent, the China National Intellectual Property Administration (CNIPA) said Friday.

China sets record for European patent applications in 20242025-03-26
Chinese companies and researchers filed a new record of 20,081 patent applications in 2024 at the European Patent Office (EPO), the office's Patent Index 2024 revealed Tuesday.

Chinese commerce minister meets with Apple CEO Tim Cook2025-03-25
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Apple CEO Tim Cook in Beijing on Monday, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce.

Chinese commerce minister meets with Qualcomm CEO2025-03-25
Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao met with Cristiano Amon, president and CEO of Qualcomm, in Beijing on Monday, according to a statement released by the Ministry of Commerce.

Chinese yuan weakens to 7.1788 against USD Tuesday2025-03-25
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, weakened 8 pips to 7.1788 against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.

China's manufacturing hub launches global initiative to expand trade2025-03-24
A major manufacturing city in east China's Zhejiang Province has kicked off its 2025 global trade promotion initiative in a bid to boost exports, amid rising trade protectionism and weakening demand in key global markets.

AI-powered rubber-tapping robots designed to alleviate labor shortage2025-03-24
In a bid to tackle the chronic labor shortages plaguing its natural rubber industry, China has unveiled a mobile rubber-tapping robot, marking a leap forward in agricultural automation.

China urges loosening car quota rules in consumption boost plan2025-03-24
China urges loosening car quota rules in consumption boost plan

Low-altitude economy on cusp of takeoff2025-03-24
China's low-altitude economy, a strategic emerging sector that is key to developing new quality productive forces, is poised to fly high following its inclusion in the Government Work Report for two consecutive years now.

Revised rules aim to boost China auto market2025-03-24
China's push to encourage the automotive industry is taking shape through measures including the expansion of trade-in policies, strengthening the used car market and easing purchasing restrictions, boosting confidence among automakers, dealers and consumers.

China extends anti-dumping duties on resorcinol imports from Japan2025-03-23
China's Ministry of Commerce said Saturday that it will continue to impose anti-dumping duties on resorcinol imports from Japan for another five years, starting from Sunday.

China's Hainan Airlines launches direct Oslo-Beijing Route2025-03-23
Chinese carrier Hainan Airlines on Saturday officially launched its direct flight route between Beijing and Oslo, further strengthening air connectivity between China and Northern Europe.

In a first, humanoid robots work as team in Chinese auto factory2025-03-23
In Geely's Zeekr 5G smart factory in Ningbo, east China's Zhejiang Province, dozens of advanced humanoid robots are seamlessly collaborating on factory floors -- sorting materials, transporting boxes and assembling delicate car parts -- marking a new era of human-like teamwork in manufacturing.

Chinese food brands double down to scale up in U.S. market2025-03-23
Brands of new Chinese food are tapping cutting-edge technologies and innovative marketing to build up their businesses in the crowded U.S. market.

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