EU and the Chinese Mainland: Driving Connectivity Through Innovation
The Chinese mainland and the EU are forging a dynamic innovation ecosystem in lithium batteries, 6G, and autonomous driving as patent activity and high-tech imports surge.
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Insights on global markets, startups, tech giants, and economic trends shaping the G20 and beyond.
Chinese Mainland Trade-In Program Boosts 109M Appliance Upgrades
The Chinese mainland’s trade-in program has driven over 109 million appliance swaps, generated 1.1 trillion yuan in sales and lifted consumer goods retail growth to 5%.
China’s Countryside Comeback: Beauty Economy, Blueberries, Coffee & Temples
Discover how Deqing’s beauty economy, Lanping’s blueberry boom, Chengdu’s indie coffee scene and Beijing’s Fahai Temple Museum are reshaping China’s countryside revival.
US Stocks Close Mixed as Big Tech Earnings Season Gets Underway
US stocks closed mixed as investors brace for a key week of earnings from Big Tech, with major indices diverging ahead of top reports.
Digital Intelligence Powers a Greener LNG Industry
PetroChina’s Lim Ming Yee is harnessing digital intelligence to drive a cleaner LNG industry, blending carbon solutions with AI and IoT for a greener energy future.
China Builds Bridges of Win-Win Connectivity Through Transport
China has signed 270+ transport deals under the Belt and Road Initiative, spanning rail, road, maritime, air and postal links, and connects 229 European cities with 100+ in Asia.
Experts Urge Stronger Fiscal Stimulus to Sustain China’s 2025 Growth
Experts call for stronger fiscal stimulus in H2 2025 to sustain China’s growth, boost consumption, infrastructure, and stabilize the property market amid trade tensions.
Chinese mainland-EU Trade Ties Hit $785.8B, Driving GreenTech Growth
Fifty years of partnership have turned the Chinese mainland-EU trade into a $785.8B powerhouse in 2024, with new investments in green tech and digital sectors.
E-commerce Sales on the Chinese Mainland Jump 8.5% in H1 2025
The Chinese mainland’s online retail sales surged 8.5% in H1 2025, driven by trade-in incentives and state subsidies, with physical goods accounting for nearly 30% of total retail.
Maoshan Mountain: From Battleground to Green Oasis
Discover Maoshan Mountain’s journey from a fierce WWII battleground in eastern Chinese mainland to a flourishing green haven that inspires eco-travelers and history buffs alike.