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China led the world in both the volume and quality of applications for financial technology (fintech) patents over the last decade, the Nikkei reported Tuesday.

Chinese automaker Chery opens first South African manufacturing plant, eyes broader African market2026-07-05
Chinese automaker Chery on Friday officially launched its manufacturing plant in Rosslyn, north of South Africa's administrative capital Pretoria, marking its transition into a local manufacturer and deepening its long-term commitment to the South African market.

Chinese dairy industry gains global recognition for innovation2026-07-04
China's dairy industry is gaining increasing international recognition for its innovation capabilities, as companies expand beyond traditional dairy products into functional nutrition, product development and global research collaboration, industry experts said recently.

Greater Bay Area emerges as launchpad for China's biotech rise2026-07-04
In the humid heat of July in southern China, the Akeso Greater Bay Area Technology Park in Zhongshan, Guangdong Province, is running at full speed.

Mango industry in former south China revolutionary base reshaped by e-commerce, mechanization2026-07-02
This summer, Lu Peng'an arrived at an e-commerce packing warehouse in Tiandong County, located in south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, determined to earn his first-year university tuition on his own.

China will continue to strengthen cooperation with World Bank: finance ministry2026-07-02
China, as the world's largest developing country, will continue to strengthen cooperation with the World Bank in addressing global challenges and attach greater importance to knowledge cooperation, an official with the Ministry of Finance said Wednesday.

China's Hainan island expects over 8.25 million air passenger trips in summer travel season2026-07-01
The two major airports in China's southern island province of Hainan are expected to handle more than 8.25 million air passenger trips during the summer travel season, which begins on July 1.

China home to eight of world's top 10 ports by cargo throughput2026-07-01
China was home to eight of the world's top 10 ports by cargo throughput in 2025, a transport official said Tuesday.

China mulls revisions to gold import, export regulations2026-06-29
Chinese regulators have proposed revisions to current regulations on the import and export of gold and gold products, aiming to streamline administration, facilitate trade, and improve the management of gold carried across the border by individuals.

Hong Kong serves as "super converter" for mainland firms going global: HKSAR financial chief2026-06-29
Paul Chan, financial secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government, said on Sunday that Hong Kong serves as a "super converter" for Chinese mainland enterprises to go global.

Profits of China's major industrial firms up 18.8 pct in first five months2026-06-28
Profits of China's major industrial firms increased 18.8 percent year on year during the January-May period, surpassing a rise of 18.2 percent in the first four months, data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) showed Saturday.

Supply chain expo closes in Beijing with stronger business links2026-06-27
The fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) closed in Beijing on Friday, with exhibitors forging links with 43,000 upstream and downstream enterprises, exceeding the number recorded during the previous edition, the organizer said.

China earmarks funding to boost consumer goods trade-ins2026-06-27
China has allocated the third batch of ultra-long special treasury bonds in 2026 to support its consumer goods trade-in programs, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) said on Friday.

Chinese video games gain global appeal through industry, technology and culture2026-06-27
From the global success of Black Myth: Wukong to the enduring popularity of Genshin Impact, Chinese-developed video games are reaching wider international audiences than ever before, reflecting the growing global appeal of the country's gaming industry.

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