When the Tianjin 2026 Global Business Leaders Roundtable drew to a close in March, Hussain Dawood did not head for the exit. Instead, the prominent Pakistani industrialist and chairman of Engro Corporation waited behind at the venue, hoping to secure a private consultation with attending experts of traditional Chinese medicine. His wife suffers from chronic high blood pressure and has undergone various treatments in Pakistan with limited effect. For Dawood, whose family has long trusted Eastern therapeutic philosophies, the trip to Tianjin presented a rare window to access personalized treatment…
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It was a moment that captured the promise of a new era. On the eve of the May Day holiday, a container ship from Italy docked at Yangpu Port in Danzhou, Hainan province, carrying a set of zero-tariff production equipment worth about 16 million yuan ($2.36 million). Within hours, the machinery — a state-of-the-art tablet packaging line — cleared customs and was rushed to the production floor of Hainan Zambon Pharmaceutical in Haikou National High-Tech Zone. By early June, installation and training were complete. Foreign engineers had barely left when…
A driverless robotaxi glides through the streets of Guangzhou, Guangdong province, slowing to pick up a passenger before merging back into traffic. Roughly 70 kilometers away in Dongguan, robotic arms work in harmony on an assembly line, while in Shenzhen, an engineer uploads a circuit design to an online platform, and within hours the first prototype is already entering production. Though these technologies appear to belong to different industries, they share one thing in common: many are being developed by private enterprises from Guangdong, China’s largest provincial economy and one…
A comprehensive overhaul of existing laws and regulations is underway to ensure the accurate and effective implementation of the Ecological and Environmental Code, an official from China’s top court said. On Friday, coinciding with World Environment Day, Yang Linping, vice-president of the Supreme People’s Court, said at a news conference that she and her colleagues are aligning, revising and abolishing current judicial interpretations and guidelines in the ecological and environmental sector with the new code, which will take effect on Aug 15. “We’re also drafting new judicial interpretations of the…
International journalists, content creators and experts embarked on an immersive journey to experience a dynamic and innovative China. Titled “Meet in Zhongyuan, Discover China through Henan — 2026 China Storyteller Partnerships Henan Tour”, the five-day event brings together over 20 participants as they start their visit to Zhengzhou and Luoyang. The group will explore advanced manufacturing clusters, inland transportation hubs, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and time-honored ancient cities, and create content for global audiences. Geoff Thompson, editor-in-chief of Luxembourg-based media G-Media Sarl, noted that his previous trip to Henan was…
The world’s highest-altitude tower-type solar thermal power plant, located in Amdo county in the Xizang autonomous region, has completed the installation of its mirrors – 15,927 of them – marking a major milestone toward grid-connected power generation later this year, Xizang Daily reported. The 100-megawatt solar thermal power station, built by Xizang Development Investment Group, is the first power plant of its kind in Xizang. The project is part of the region’s key energy development plan for the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25) and belongs to a broader 750MW solar…
Starbucks China is venturing beyond food and beverages to launch its first apparel line across the country, as companies in the tea and coffee sector increasingly embrace lifestyle and cultural merchandise to drive growth. Over 400 Starbucks stores nationwide have been selling the “Bearista Town” collection since May 26, featuring utility vests for 399 yuan ($59), embroidered T-shirts for 279 yuan and hooded jackets costing up to 459 yuan. Previously, Starbucks’ retail merchandise largely centered on drink-ware, with limited T-shirt offerings. The new collection, unveiled through Starbucks’ mini-program, also includes…
Pakistan and China began their remarkable journey of friendship and cooperation 75 years ago with the establishment of diplomatic relations. Since then, we have built a partnership defined by trust, consistency, and the ability to stand together through difficult times and shifting global realities. What began as a diplomatic engagement has evolved into a model of enduring cooperation between our two nations. This relationship is also deeply personal for me. My late father in law, Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, and Shaheed Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, believed strongly in building lasting ties…
With China firmly at the forefront of artificial intelligence and robotics, the nation’s technology companies are targeting opportunities in the global rehabilitation sector as advances in Chinese robotics gain increasing recognition worldwide, experts and business executives said at a recent summit. The Global Rehabilitation & Assistive Technology Network Summit 2026 convened in Shanghai on May 13, offering a platform to showcase real-world application scenarios of breakthrough technologies. AI and robotics are rapidly advancing to make a difference with great potential in the rehabilitation sector. Robert Riener, full professor for sensory-motor…
Sowing protection of environment in young minds
One afternoon in the garden of my Sanya apartment complex, I saw five children breaking bamboo stalks for a mock battle. I told them it was harmful to the environment, but they ignored me. When I insisted, one boy retorted that it was none of my business, and a nearby man glared at me, prompting me to walk away. Returning later, I found they had broken two large bamboo stalks. When I asked if they were taught to protect plants in school, one boy flatly said, “No”. Although it’s an…