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China's robot corps is poised to command the spotlight this Chinese New Year season. Kicking off the festivities, AgiBot deployed over 200 humanoid robots across various models at a trailblazing live gala.

China much more than "world factory," Kyrgyz expert says2026-02-09
China is not only a "world factory" but also a world leader in manufacturing, logistics and communications, a Kyrgyz expert has said.

China's logistics costs-to-GDP ratio hits record low in 20252026-02-08
China's ratio of total social logistics costs to gross domestic product (GDP) fell to 13.9 percent in 2025, dropping below the 14 percent threshold for the first time, the country's top economic planner said on Saturday.

Horse-themed products, activities gain popularity ahead of Chinese New Year2026-02-08
From creative toys and cultural products to immersive tourism projects, items featuring horse elements are taking center stage in China's consumer market as the Year of the Horse approaches.

Inbound ski visits surge 89% as winter sports boom in China, says official data2026-02-07
China's winter sports economy has maintained steady growth, with inbound visits to ski resorts surging 89.2 percent year-on-year during the 2025-2026 snow season, an official with the General Administration of Sport of China said Friday.

China tightens regulation of virtual currencies, real-world asset tokenization2026-02-07
Chinese authorities on Friday announced moves to strengthen regulatory oversight for virtual currencies and real-world asset (RWA) tokenization to prevent and resolve related risks, warning that related speculation activities have recently disrupted economic and financial order and endangered people's property security.

More NEVs join Spring Festival travel rush as range anxiety eases2026-02-06
Instead of boarding a high-speed train or catching a flight, Wu Yang plans to drive home this year, taking his newly purchased new energy vehicle (NEV) into the heart of China's annual Spring Festival travel surge.

China's gold output increases, investment demand surges in 20252026-02-05
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.

NW China's Xinjiang sees dual rise in foreign firms, investment in 20252026-02-05
Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China saw foreign investment play an increasingly prominent role in its economic development in 2025, with strong growth in both new foreign firms and capital utilization, according to the regional department of commerce.

Shanghai sees over 320 new tech firms daily in 20252026-02-05
Shanghai vigorously promoted scientific and technological innovation last year, with an average of more than 320 new tech firms established daily across this city in east China, according to the ongoing annual session of its municipal people's congress.

China's urban-rural income gap narrows2026-02-05
China has recorded a reduction in the urban-rural income disparity in recent years amid efforts to increase farmers' income, official data showed.

China holds first of a 2026 event series to attract overseas exporters2026-02-05
China's Ministry of Commerce on Wednesday hosted the first of a 2026 series of events aimed at encouraging overseas exporters to sell to the Chinese market.

How China is propelling agricultural modernization, rural revitalization2026-02-05
With the release of the 2026 "No. 1 central document," the first policy statement issued by China's central authorities each year, the country is set to advance agricultural and rural modernization while promoting comprehensive rural revitalization.

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.

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