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  • Illinois governor expects to expand trade, investment with China

    The governor of the U.S. state of Illinois has shown a strong interest in expanding mutually-beneficial cooperation with China in areas ranging from trade to tourism and to educational exchanges.

    September30,2017


  • Train driver proud of service on Jakarta-Bandung high-speed railway

    The HSR, the first of its kind in Southeast Asia, boasts a design speed of 350 kilometers per hour, and connects Halim station in Jakarta to Tegalluar station in Indonesia's fourth largest city Bandung of West Java province, cutting the travel time between the two cities from over three hours to around 40 minutes.

    September23,2024


  • 137th Canton Fair concludes with record number of overseas purchasers

    The 137th China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, concluded on Monday in south China's Guangdong Province, with organizers announcing the participation of over 288,000 overseas buyers.

    May06,2025


  • Springfield of Illinois in U.S., China's Jining to become sister cities

    Springfield, capital of Midwestern U.S. state of Illinois and Jining city of China's costal Shandong Province will become sister cities next week, local media reported on Thursday.

    June22,2018


  • (Hello Africa) Chinese electric vehicles transforming livelihoods of Kenyan taxi drivers

    Kenya is encouraging the taxi industry to switch to electric vehicles because the move will help reduce carbon emissions from the transportation sector, which translates into more revenue for taxi drivers.

    July15,2024


  • GCL SI reaches purchase agreement with Indian company

    China's leading PV company GCL System Integration Technology Co., Ltd. (GCL SI) signed an agreement on 1.1 GW N-type high-efficiency modules supply with SAEL Industries Limited, an Indian company, marking a new milestone for GCL SI in further expanding its global business operations, reported China Securities Journal Tuesday.

    August24,2023


  • Chinese automaker Geely records over 1,000 purchase orders in Indonesia

    Chinese automaker Geely has achieved a major milestone with over 1,000 vehicle purchase orders for its EX5 series in Indonesia since its launch, highlighting the country's growing interest in electric vehicles (EVs).

    February28,2025


  • Feature: China-sponsored training program empowers young drivers in Ethiopia

    Dejen Gezu, one of the first licensed drivers for electrified trains in Ethiopia, is tasked with dual responsibilities of safely chauffeuring the Chinese-built Ethiopia-Djibouti standard gauge railway and training aspiring young people.

    July18,2023


  • First sight love of "seasoned driver" for Chinese EV in Europe

    Eight months ago, Ben Malawau, a Dutchman with more than 30 years of experience behind the wheel, decided to change his car. He then went out to test-drive a few new electric vehicles (EVs).

    September14,2023


  • 2024 Boao Forum for Entrepreneurs highlights new reform blueprint, growth drivers

    The main forum of the 2024 Boao Forum for Entrepreneurs kicked off on Tuesday in Boao, a coastal town in south China's Hainan Province.

    December04,2024


  • Infographics | Foreign tourists eligible for tax refund on 200 yuan purchases

    China unveiled a slew of measures to further optimize its departure tax refund policy, allowing overseas travelers to apply for a refund if they spend at least 200 yuan at the same store on the same day and meet other relevant requirements.

    May09,2025


  • China's foreign trade gains momentum amid stronger new growth drivers in H1

    Apart from the all-time-high 21.17 trillion yuan of goods imports and exports, a series of semiannual data attested to the strengthening growth momentum of foreign trade in the first half of 2024.

    July16,2024


  • China's toy industry fosters new growth drivers in innovation pursuit

    China has long been the world's largest toy producer and exporter. According to the latest data, the country's toy exports (excluding games) exceeded 3 billion U.S. dollars in March, up 6.4 percent year on year. With the industry's efforts to reinvent itself, it has fostered new growth drivers.

    June13,2025


  • Chinese investment hailed as essential driver of Ethiopia's economic development

    Officials have commended Chinese investment in Ethiopia as an essential driver of economic development in the East African country. The acclaim was made on the margins of the Beijing-Ethiopia Business Cooperation Promotion Conference held Friday in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.

    June24,2024


  • Digital trade new growth driver for BRI countries

    Thousands of years ago, in ancient China, traders traveled the Silk Road by camel and horse, overcoming hardship to sell Chinese silk, tea and other specialties to the West, meanwhile importing glass products, pearls, fruit and vegetables from abroad.

    September05,2022


  • China extends preferential purchase tax policy for NEVs

    China will extend its preferential purchase tax policy for new energy vehicles (NEVs) to the end of 2027, Chinese authorities have said.

    June21,2023


  • Interview: China emerges as central driver of global energy transition, says WEF expert

    China has emerged as a central driver of global energy transition in view of its significant strides in renewable energy and its broader commitment to transforming its energy system, according to Nicholas Wagner, an energy expert with the World Economic Forum (WEF).

    June25,2025


  • Economic Watch: Chinese exporters anticipate strong performance on new growth drivers

    Chinese companies are generally upbeat about the prospects of selling their products to overseas markets and such optimism is supported by favorable conditions both at home and abroad.

    June04,2024


  • China registers 415 million motor vehicles, 500 million drivers

    China had approximately 415 million motor vehicles and more than 500 million motor-vehicle drivers at the end of November 2022, both ranking first in the world, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) Thursday.

    December09,2022


  • China fosters new foreign trade drivers, optimal investment environment

    With global trade forecast to underperform in 2023 and cross-border capital flow fluctuations drawing widespread concern, China is fostering new drivers to consolidate its status as a leading trader as well as a favored destination for foreign investors.

    January09,2024


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