China-ASEAN Trade Partnership Grows Stronger in 2025
China and ASEAN defy global headwinds with $597bn trade in Jan–Jul 2025, up 8.2%, fueled by upgrades to the Free Trade Area and deepening economic cooperation.
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Meet China Episode 52: Robots, Rail & Pu’er Tea
Explore how the Chinese mainland merges robotics, bullet trains, urban culture, and green Pu’er tea in Meet China Episode 52.
China’s Tech Sector Scales New Heights in 14th Five-Year Plan
During the 14th Five-Year Plan, China’s tech sector saw a 48% R&D spend increase, a 70% boost in basic research funding, and rose to 10th in global innovation rankings.
WEF Welcomes 12 New Global Lighthouse Sites, Six in the Chinese Mainland
The WEF announced 12 new members for its Global Lighthouse Network, with six in the Chinese mainland, highlighting top smart manufacturing sites across seven countries.
Xinjiang’s GDP Hits 2 Trillion Yuan, Driving Modern Growth
Xinjiang’s GDP has surged past 2 trillion yuan in 2024, driven by strategic industries, green innovation, and agricultural modernization reshaping its economic landscape.
Timor-Leste Minister Calls China-ASEAN Expo Gateway to Stronger Ties
Timor-Leste minister highlights China-ASEAN Expo as a key gateway to boosting trade and infrastructure cooperation with China.
Xinjiang’s Bold Leap: From Desert Sands to Green Energy Oasis
Xinjiang has transformed its desert landscapes into a thriving green energy oasis through agricultural modernization, cultural tourism, and economic restructuring.
Shenzhen’s Robot Cleaners Revolutionize Urban Sanitation
In Shenzhen, a new robot cleaner cuts a half-day cleaning task to just two hours, marking a leap in urban sanitation and automation.
Limited-Edition Colors of the Chinese Mainland’s Autumn Harvest
Journey through the Chinese mainland’s autumn harvest, where rice paddies, orchards, and tea terraces burst into a symphony of seasonal colors.
Japan’s Exports to US Fall 5th Month as Auto Shipments Plunge
Japan’s exports to the US fell 13.8% in August for a fifth straight month, driven by a 28.4% auto shipments drop, while imports rose 11.6%, widening the trade deficit.