At an auto plant in Puebla, a historic city in central Mexico, a digital system introduced this year by a Chinese company has significantly improved production efficiency. The system’s provider is Black Lake Technologies, an industrial internet company based in Shanghai’s Changning district. Founded in 2016, Black Lake is currently developing industrial-grade artificial intelligence agents and actively expanding its overseas customer base, promoting a new “Made-in-China” model of intelligent manufacturing abroad. In the domestic market, the company also has big ambitions. “There are 5 million factories across China, but Black…
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China ranked first globally in reserves of 14 mineral types and in the production of 17 types last year, the Ministry of Natural Resources said at a news conference in Beijing on Wednesday. By the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-25), China’s mineral resource reserves had increased significantly, with 14 minerals ranking first in the world. These include rare earths, tungsten, tin, molybdenum, antimony, gallium, germanium, indium, fluorite and graphite. The scale of China’s mineral production and metallurgical processing also led the world, with its position in the…
The half-marathon in Beijing’s E-Town economic and technological development zone on Sunday showcased a leap in the capabilities of Chinese-made humanoid robots. The winner of the race, autonomous-navigation robot “Lightning”, developed by Honor, completed the race in an impressive 50 minutes and 26 seconds, despite a minor mishap near the finish line, surpassing the human world record. “Lightning” incorporates Honor’s proprietary integrated joint modules, delivering a peak torque of 400 Nm. Its liquid-cooling system features cooling channels that penetrate deep into the motor’s interior like capillaries to dissipate heat, while…
With the boosting of domestic demand a key priority during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, China will formulate and release an implementation plan to aid in accomplishing that goal, Wang Changlin, deputy head of the National Development and Reform Commission, said on Friday. “China’s advantages as a super-sized market have not been fully leveraged, and there remains enormous potential for consumption, especially service consumption,” Wang said, adding that the country will take further steps to boost consumption in the next phase. According to the NDRC, China will accelerate the…
Japanese beauty and cosmetics brand Shiseido is optimistic about China and is seeing new growth points in the country, its top China executive said, while assuring that the company would continue to invest in the domestic market. “China is no longer following the trend. China is creating a new trend under diverse lifestyles,” said Toshinobu Umetsu, Shiseido China and Travel Retail CEO. Umetsu noted that China has a diversified consumption market. Consumer values are increasingly diverse, with various orientations and preferences. Consumers have, meanwhile, also evolved from focusing on basic…
Kurbonov Temurmalik has been busy lately making baklava — a kind of pastry from West Asia — along with preparing traditional clothing from his home country. At the school’s RE-26 Carnival this month, he and his classmates will set up a booth to showcase the culture of Uzbekistan and help raise funds for charity. “We hope to gain a deeper understanding of other countries’ traditional cultures and customs while showcasing our own,” said Temurmalik. Every April, Yinghua Academy of Tianjin in Wuqing district holds a grand charity carnival. Entirely led…
Introduction The peony, often referred to as the King of Flowers, holds a special place in Chinese culture, symbolizing prosperity, honor, and beauty. With a history spanning over 4,000 years, the flower has been deeply ingrained in the nation’s cultural, artistic, medicinal, and economic spheres. Its vibrant colors and elegant appearance have made it a favorite among Chinese people, and it has been widely cultivated across the country. The peony’s significance has been further amplified by its association with imperial China, traditional Chinese medicine, and its role as a cultural…
Chinese outdoor lifestyle brand Moution unveiled its 2026 sun protection collection at Shanghai Fashion Week in Xintiandi on Sunday, with global ambassador Zhao Lusi in attendance. Known for its pioneering yarn-dyed sun-protective clothing and collaboration with China’s Long March-8 Y2 carrier rocket test team, Moution focuses on “lightweight gear, new comfort.” The latestcollection features UPF50+ sunscreen and ice-titanium cooling fabric, balancing functionality with style. Titled “MOUTION Garden”, the collection draws on the idea of an “Inner Garden,” encouraging a sense of calm and self-renewal. Inspired by the transformation of a…
The Tongkun China Fibers Fashion Trends Conference 2026/2027 officially opened on Wednesday at the National Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, bringing together representatives from leading chemical fiber companies, the fashion industry, and the artistic community. The event serves as a platform for an industry celebration that integrates trend releases, fashion shows, public welfare initiatives and art exhibitions. Under the theme “Momentum Breakthrough”, the conference seeks to harness the momentum of material innovation, green transformation and cultural empowerment to break boundaries. The release of the latest fiber trends interprets the…
Pickleball’s rapid rise in China is often discussed in terms of scale — participation growth, tournament expansion, institutional backing — but in Beijing last week, those discussions were put into practice across a two-day program co-hosted by the National Tennis Center and Peking University. The Beijing stop of the 2026 Joola Pickleball Titans Tour brought together the likes of tennis legends Andre Agassi, Steffi Graf with pickleball world No 1 Ben Johns. Rather than functioning as a conventional tournament, the event combined exhibition matches, interactive formats and campus engagement, reflecting…