NIO’s mini EV firefly now costs only $11,128 with battery leasing program · TechNode
NIO said Tuesday its small electric vehicle model, the firefly, now starts at RMB 79,800 ($11,128) for customers who subscribe to a battery-leasing service with a monthly fee of RMB…
Retail giant opens Miniso Land store in Guangzhou
Chinese retail lifestyle brand Miniso opened its Miniso Land in Guangzhou, the capital of Guangdong province, on Tuesday. Chinese retail lifestyle brand Miniso opened its Miniso Land, a high-end store…
Key role for green hydrogen foreseen
Workers inspect hydrogen storage equipment at a bus parking lot in Ordos, Inner Mongolia autonomous region, in October 2021. WANG ZHENG/FOR CHINA DAILY China has emerged as a global leader…
Cathay Group vows more investment on mainland; to expand staff group
A Cathay Pacific aircraft is seen landing at Xi“an Xianyang International Airport in Shaanxi province on July 6. CHINA DAILY Hong Kong-based Cathay Group said it would continue to increase…
Global buyers flock to South China’s Dongguan for creative manufacturing
Bag charms as part of the merchandise of Chinese animation movie „Nobody“ are pictured at a toy factory in Dongguan, South China“s Guangdong province, Aug 11, 2025. GUANGZHOU – Under…
AI ‘bikini interview’ videos flood internet, sparking sexism concerns
The videos are strikingly lifelike, featuring bikini-clad women conducting street interviews and eliciting lewd comments – but they are entirely fake, generated by AI tools increasingly used to flood social…
Meituan expands instant retail, scales back community group-buying in unprofitable areas · TechNode
Meituan announced on June 23 that it will fully expand its instant retail business while retreating from loss-making regions in its community group-buying unit, Meituan Youxuan. The company will reallocate…
Improved biz environment to spur market innovation
China is confident of creating a more unified, fair and innovative market during the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, thanks to an improved business environment, upgraded quality standards and…
China’s private enterprises see steady growth
A livestreaming host promotes sales of home appliances in Qingdao, Shandong province. ZHANG YING/FOR CHINA DAILY SHENYANG – China on Thursday unveiled the latest rankings of its 500 largest private…
Domestic brands drive global push from regional output to ecosystem
Leapmotor B10s set sail for Europe on Aug 25. CHINA DAILY Chinese automakers have moved beyond simple product exports and entered a new phase of industry chain globalization, including localized…