Starbucks denies reports it plans to fully exit China · TechNode
Starbucks has responded to rumours of a potential stake sale in its China operations after reports resurfaced that the American coffee giant is looking for buyers for its business in…
WeChat mini program games hit 500 million monthly users, PC usage surges · TechNode
WeChat announced that its mini program games have surpassed 500 million monthly active users, with average user time online up 10% from last year. Over 80% of users launch games…
Xi chairs meeting on ideological work, draft ethnic unity law
BEIJING – The Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee on Friday held a meeting to deliberate the Regulations on the Ideological and Political Work of…
China adds nearly 20m enterprises during 14th Five-Year Plan period
BEIJING – China has registered a net increase of nearly 20 million enterprises since the beginning of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), the State Administration for Market Regulation said…
Inclusive insurance rising on back of strong policy support
China“s inclusive insurance sector has gained strong momentum in recent years, powered by a string of government initiatives. Once confined to small pilot schemes, it now extends to gig workers,…
SCO Summit: A shared vision for trust, equality and prosperity
As I recall my frequent visits to China in the past several decades, I have always considered China my home away from home. The warmth and hospitality extended to me…
‘Eco stars’ exemplify industry, nature can coexist in harmony
A view of the BMW Brilliance plant in Shenyang, Liaoning province, in June 2022. XINHUA SHENYANG — A flock of sheep graze lazily on green grass as geese waddle by…
China confident of sustaining foreign trade development: commerce ministry
This aerial drone photo taken on July 10, 2025 shows a view of Longtan Container Terminal of Nanjing Port in Nanjing, East China“s Jiangsu province. BEIJING – China is confident…
Could this small ancient shrimp be the next big thing in Xinjiang aquaculture?
Brine shrimp, also known as Artemia, are among the oldest surviving species on Earth, going back about 400 million years. They are widely used as aquaculture feed, and also have…
JD.com acquires home renovation firm as tt expands into interior design · TechNode
JD.com is making a major push into China’s home renovation market with its acquisition of Sichuan-based Life Home Furnishings Group, a large direct-to-consumer interior design brand. The deal was among…