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China's gold production edged up in 2025 while overall consumption declined, amid a shift from jewelry toward investment products, data from the China Gold Association showed on Thursday.

AI reshapes China's workforce via new professions, constant learning, one-person startups2026-02-05
The widespread rise of AI is modifying China's labor market in ways that go far beyond job replacement or creation. It has generated new professions, lowered the threshold for starting a business, and empowered employees to upgrade their skills in a bid to stay competitive.

China's trade with other APEC economies exceeds 125 tln yuan from 2021 to 20252026-02-05
Trade between China and other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies during the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025) totaled 125.49 trillion yuan (about 18.05 trillion U.S. dollars), which was up 39.4 percent from the previous five years, official data showed on Wednesday.

China's C919, C909 aircraft feature at 2026 Singapore Airshow2026-02-04
China's domestically developed C919 and C909 aircraft are featuring at the 2026 Singapore Airshow, with the C919 set to perform a flight demonstration, the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) said.

China's tech giants jockey for super AI gateways in festival offensive2026-02-03
China's technology titans are leveraging the upcoming Chinese new year holiday season to secure users for their intelligent assistants, betting that 2026 will be the year when "AI agents" evolve from novelties into indispensable daily tools.

Chinese yuan strengthens to 6.9608 against USD Tuesday2026-02-03
The central parity rate of the Chinese currency renminbi, or the yuan, strengthened 87 pips to 6.9608 against the U.S. dollar Tuesday, according to the China Foreign Exchange Trade System.

Chinese provinces unveil 2026 growth targets and outline plans to achieve them2026-02-02
China's provincial-level governments have unveiled their GDP growth targets for this year and beyond during their annual "two sessions" while pledging to drive up the economy by boosting consumption and supporting key industries.

China's shipbuilding sector maintains global lead in 20252026-02-02
China's shipbuilding industry maintained the world's largest market share in terms of three major indicators for the 16th consecutive year in 2025, according to data released by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology on Sunday.

From traditions to trends, how Chinese brands are winning global fans with culture2026-02-02
For Selena, a consumer from Spain, traditional Chinese culture came alive in an unexpected way: a makeup palette. The compact from Chinese cosmetics brand Florasis, intricately engraved with a phoenix, struck her as more a work of art than a cosmetic.

Wear it, drink it: how China-chic products ignite consumer passion2026-02-02
Behind a carved gate in a Suzhou garden, four-year-old Miao Muqing twirls in a peach-colored cloak and an embroidered horse-face skirt. For her mother, Zhao Yajing, this outfit isn't just a souvenir during their trip -- it's a modern take on Hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing) designed for everyday wear.

Nuclear energy sector provides safe, clean power for China's green development2026-02-02
In January 2026, two nuclear power projects in east China's Fujian and Jiangsu provinces made important progress. In the same month, China's atomic energy law took effect, providing national-level support for its nuclear energy development.

Foreign firms boost AI-powered investment strategies for China2026-02-02
In the past, foreign institutions investing in China relied on experienced "China hands" familiar with the country's economic policies and market dynamics, but the industry is now turning to new solutions.

China's manufacturing industry shows resilience as output, high-tech sector remain in expansion2026-02-01
China's manufacturing sector demonstrated resilience in January, achieving steady factory output and continued growth in the high-tech sector despite a dip in overall activities, official data revealed on Saturday.

China's Xiaomi launches smartphones in Kenyan, eyeing bigger market share2026-02-01
Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi on Friday launched the REDMI Note 15 Series, comprising three smartphone models, in the Kenyan market.

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