China’s Commerce Minister, Wang Wentao, met with Roberto Vavassori, President of the Italian Association of the Automotive Industry, in Italy on Saturday to discuss the European Commission’s (EC) tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) and foster cooperation between China and Italy in the EV sector, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Sunday. This...
The three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday, which started on September 15, is driving strong growth in China’s catering, tourism, and retail sectors. As families gather to celebrate the traditional festival with dinners, mooncake-sharing, and lantern appreciation, analysts predict this boost in consumer activity will have a significant impact on the economy. The holiday’s cultural significance has...
The new Shenzhen-Meizhou high-speed train, G8496, officially began operations yesterday, departing from Shenzhen North Railway Station at 11:30 a.m. The train reached Meizhou West Railway Station in just 1 hour and 46 minutes, a significant time savings of over an hour compared to previous routes. Passengers on the inaugural journey were excited about the improved...
The School of Public Policy at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen (CUHK-Shenzhen) was inaugurated on September 13, marking the university’s seventh school. During the ceremony, renowned scholar Zheng Yongnian was appointed as the school’s dean. Xu Yangsheng, president of CUHK-Shenzhen, emphasized the school’s role as a bridge between various sectors, including Hong Kong...
China’s Minister of Human Resources and Social Security, Wang Xiaoping, highlighted the need to adjust the statutory retirement age to accommodate the increasingly diverse needs of the country’s workforce. Speaking at a press conference following the top legislature’s decision to gradually raise the retirement age, Wang explained that the shift is essential for promoting the...
Shenzhen MSU-BIT University (SMBU) welcomed new students from around the world with an official ceremony on its Longgang District campus, marking the beginning of the new semester. The event, held both on-site and online, attracted nearly 150,000 virtual attendees. Stepan Kalmykov, chairman of SMBU’s Board of Directors, congratulated students in a video address, highlighting Moscow...
China’s economic challenges deepened in August, with consumption, industrial activity, and investment all showing signs of continued softening. Economists are increasingly warning that time is running out for significant government stimulus to revitalize growth and ensure the nation meets its annual economic targets. The urgency for action has been heightened by the new barriers facing...
A special trade exchange meeting was held at the Sky Museum in Shenzhen’s Futian District, blending business discussions with a showcase of China’s rich cultural heritage. Organized by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Shenzhen, the event themed “Moon Shine in Shenzhen, Friendship Links the World” brought together over 100 participants...
Moscow-based EuroTrans, a major Russian petrol station operator, is planning to install EV charging stations along an expressway linking Russia and China. This initiative aims to support electric vehicle (EV) drivers by enabling them to travel long distances across Russia and into China without running out of power. The charging stations would be built along...
China has tested a new type of warplane on the Liaoning, the first aircraft carrier of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, sparking widespread speculation that the jet could be the J-35, a next-generation carrier-borne stealth fighter. According to state broadcaster CCTV, Zhang Naigang, a seasoned pilot, flew the new aircraft earlier this year. Experts...