Chinese homegrown brands become new draw for global visitors
Over the past decades, the shopping baskets of international tourists in China have undergone a clear shift: once filled with traditional souvenirs like silk scarves and jasmine tea, they later gave way to budget-friendly cosmetics and digital gadgets prized for affordability and utility.
Macro
China's NEV industry moves beyond exports, benefiting global markets
In major ports of China, Chinese-made electric vehicles roll nonstop onto car carriers bound for destinations across the globe. But for the country's new energy vehicle (NEV) industry, loading vehicles onto outbound vessels is no longer the endgame. It is merely the first step.
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Economic Watch: Chinese economy sees new growth momentum via manufacturing upgrade
Recently, Hengli Heavy Industry signed contracts for building six very large ammonia carriers with three international shipowners, marking its new expansion in the gas carrier segment.
moreEconomic Watch: Innovation-driven exports power China's foreign trade growth in July
China's foreign trade sustained steady growth momentum in July, buoyed by robust exports of innovative and high-tech products, data from the General Administration of Customs showed on Friday.
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Industries
China unveils five-year plan for civil aviation industry
China's civil aviation regulator on Friday released a development plan for the civil aviation industry during the 2026-2030 period.
China's advertising industry revenue up 11.3 pct in H1
China's advertising industry generated more than 1 trillion yuan in revenue in the first half of 2026.
