Business
China's pet industry evolving at unprecedented rate - August 25, 2026
China's pet industry is evolving at a pace unmatched worldwide, with consumer and industrial upgrades that take five to seven years in mature markets compressed into just one to two years locally.
Chipmaker's turnaround shows resilience - August 25, 2026
Nexperia China's remarkable turnaround from a Dutch-imposed supply cutoff to successful local production in less than 11 months highlights the resilience of China's semiconductor industrial chain amid mounting challenges, said corporate executives and experts.
China's large cruise ship taking shape - August 25, 2026
Construction of China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, is nearing completion, with 99 percent of the work done, a project leader said.
World's largest ethane carrier in the works - August 24, 2026
China State Shipbuilding Corp is constructing the world's largest ethane transport ship, with delivery to the user expected in spring next year, according to its chief designer.
Profitability is ultimate metric to value tech-driven firms, Chinese NEV startup Nio’s founder says - August 24, 2026
Profitability should be the ultimate metric for judging the value of tech-driven companies, according to the founder of Chinese new energy vehicle startup Nio.
Shanghai announces plans for urban renewal projects - August 24, 2026
Shanghai is to launch a series of urban renewal projects, including the upgrading of at least 150 commercial and office buildings and 5 million square meters of commercial facilities by 2030, according to the Shanghai Observer.
Shanghai eyes 58 million TEUs in 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) - August 24, 2026
Shanghai has set a series of transportation targets for 2030, including an annual container throughput of more than 58 million TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) and air passenger throughput of 150 million passenger trips, as the city moves to strengthen its role as a world-class international shipping center and a socialist modern international metropolis with global influence.
Estee Lauder reports strong sales on back of Chinese mainland market - August 23, 2026
The Estee Lauder Companies closed fiscal 2026 with its strongest quarter of the year, as its Chinese mainland business gained market share for a sixth consecutive quarter and organic net sales rose nine percent, outpacing the broader prestige beauty market in China.
Miaohang launches fashion consumption season to build new Shanghai hub - August 23, 2026
Miaohang Town in Shanghai's Baoshan district kicked off its 2026 fashion consumption season last Friday, rolling out an industrial development roadmap, launching a fashion alliance with leading enterprises, and forging academic partnerships to build a core fashion consumption destination in northern Shanghai.
Shanghai advances global pricing ambitions with first rubber futures delivery abroad - August 23, 2026
The Shanghai International Energy Exchange has successfully completed its first physical delivery of rubber overseas through a futures contract, a development that is expected to increase China's influence in international pricing.
