State Grid Lai’an Power Supply Company’s efforts are powering rural vitalization

An elevated view of the floating photovoltaic power generation project in Shiguan town, Lai’an county, Anhui province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] On Wednesday, staff members from the State Grid Lai’an Power Supply Company conducted inspection services on the floating photovoltaic power generation project in Shiguan town, Lai’an county, Anhui province. They helped users identify safety … Continue reading State Grid Lai’an Power Supply Company’s efforts are powering rural vitalization

New quality forces crucial to industrial, tech transformation

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY During the first group study session held by the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee this year, President Xi Jinping said that, with innovation playing a leading role, new quality productive forces mean advanced productivity that is freed from traditional economic growth mode and productivity development paths; they … Continue reading New quality forces crucial to industrial, tech transformation

VW partners with Xpeng to develop EV architecture

Volkswagen AG showcases its EV technology at the China International Import Expo in November 2023. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] Volkswagen AG said on Wednesday it is codeveloping an electrical/electronic architecture with Chinese startup Xpeng in an effort to improve its competitive edge in China’s heated EV market. The architecture, which will be available in 2026, … Continue reading VW partners with Xpeng to develop EV architecture

Technology innovation key to steady economic growth

Engineers operate the tunnel boring machine to begin construction of the Suzhou East Tunnel in Suzhou, Jiangsu province. LIU FUCHANG/FOR CHINA DAILY After China’s GDP grew 5.2 percent last year and 5.3 percent year-on-year in the first quarter, it is expected to continue to expand at a relatively high rate over the long run. Endowed … Continue reading Technology innovation key to steady economic growth

Catch-up potential, digital tech vital for growth

CAI MENG/CHINA DAILY China’s growth potential, ongoing as well as in the foreseeable future, depends on two vital factors. First, its ability to play catch up with major economies and next, upon new possibilities unleashed by digital technology through a fresh tech revolution and green transition. Two potentials The catch-up potential refers to the nation’s … Continue reading Catch-up potential, digital tech vital for growth

New forces seen injecting vitality into economy

A view of Merck’s booth during a high-tech expo in Shanghai in August. PHOTO/CHINA DAILY China’s emphasis on fostering new quality productive forces will create more opportunities for companies like Merck, while helping in the transformation of the domestic economy, senior executives of the German sci-tech giant said. “We are seeing the new quality productive … Continue reading New forces seen injecting vitality into economy

Entrepreneurs gear up for further Sino-German cooperation

Representatives from German enterprises sample wine during their visit to the Ningxia Hui autonomous region in February. LIU HAI/XINHUA YINCHUAN — Despite having visited Yinchuan, capital of Northwest China’s Ningxia Hui autonomous region, several times, Philipp Prang, commercial director of Big Dutchman China, remains “very interested in this modern city”. “We have already established good cooperation … Continue reading Entrepreneurs gear up for further Sino-German cooperation

Advanced manufacturing magnet for foreign firms amid upgrades

Daimler trucks are displayed during the 6th China International Import Expo in Shanghai in November. PHOTO/CHINA DAILY BEIJING — China’s advanced manufacturing is attracting the attention of foreign-invested companies amid an innovation-led upgrade of the nation’s industrial chain. “We see booming innovations in areas including new energy vehicles, and connected and automated driving trucks in … Continue reading Advanced manufacturing magnet for foreign firms amid upgrades

State Grid Sixian County Power Supply energizes photovoltaic development

Staff members from the State Grid Sixian County Power Supply Company provide services in the county. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] At Anhui Quanwei Green Energy Technology in the Sixian Economic Development Zone, Anhui province, staff members from State Grid Sixian County Power Supply Company provided services and listened to the company’s current needs. This is … Continue reading State Grid Sixian County Power Supply energizes photovoltaic development

Forum set to deepen BRI ties and promote infrastructure

The Digital Silk Road Development Forum of the World Internet Conference aims to build a platform for exchanges and cooperation among countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, promote the construction of network infrastructure, reduce the digital divide and create a better digital future, according to a senior WIC official. “It is … Continue reading Forum set to deepen BRI ties and promote infrastructure