In China, where the domestic service sector already employed more than 30 million people and generated a market value of over 1.2 trillion yuan (about 173.43 billion U.S. dollars) in 2024, the arrival of algorithms is expected to reshape how households find help and how such help is delivered.
April 1, 2026
2026-04-01
A set of newly released national standards took effect in China on Wednesday, providing standard support for leading the development of emerging industries, promoting the upgrading of traditional industries, improving the quality of transportation and tourism services, and protecting consumer rights.
April 1, 2026
2026-04-01
At the Xiong'an Artificial Intelligence (AI) industrial park, blue signage panels line the walls, each bearing the name of a different AI startup. Offices sit just a door apart, and entrepreneurs often meet in the roadshow hall or over coffee in the shared lounge -- casual encounters that frequently spark collaboration.
April 1, 2026
2026-04-01
As China's inbound shopping continues to grow, the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo in Hainan will offer a platform for visitors to explore everything from AI-powered gadgets to traditional ceramics and silk.
April 1, 2026
2026-04-01
China and the United States are shaping a "complementary competition" across the global artificial intelligence value chain, an industry report said on Tuesday, underscoring that the rivalry between the world's two largest economic powers is increasingly defined by structural interdependence.
April 1, 2026
2026-04-01
China's state-owned and state-controlled enterprises (SOEs) saw their total revenue rise 0.2 percent year on year to 12.57 trillion yuan (about 1.8 trillion U.S. dollars) in the first two months of 2026, data from the Ministry of Finance showed Tuesday.
April 1, 2026
2026-04-01
Euro area annual inflation is expected to rise to 2.5 percent in March from 1.9 percent in February, exceeding the European Central Bank (ECB)'s 2 percent target, driven largely by a sharp rebound in energy prices, according to a flash estimate published by Eurostat on Tuesday.
April 1, 2026
2026-04-01
Almost every week, a 77-year-old tourist surnamed Lu and his family would take a short trip to the nearby Pan'an County, not only to stock up on traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) but also to recharge through immersive wellness tours.
April 1, 2026
2026-04-01
As China's Gen Z emerges as a new leading consumer group, it is also driving manufacturers towards a shift that reflects both emotional needs and rising cultural confidence.
April 1, 2026
2026-04-01
In Yuncheng City, north China's Shanxi Province, newly launched travel routes along blooming flower fields are gaining steam among tourists, energizing its historical attractions as spring fragrances fill the air.
April 1, 2026
2026-04-01
China has set a target for its core Internet of Things (IoT) industry to exceed 3.5 trillion yuan (about 505.8 billion U.S. dollars) by 2028, according to an action plan jointly issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and other departments.
April 1, 2026
2026-04-01
In Jiujiang City, east China's Jiangxi Province, treated wastewater is being used for fish farming, industrial gas is being sold for profit, and scrap materials are being reintegrated into production. These practices are becoming increasingly common as local authorities and businesses intensify efforts to develop a circular economy.
April 1, 2026
2026-04-01
The China-Laos Railway has handled over 70 million passenger trips since it began operations on Dec. 3, 2021, according to data released by China Railway Kunming Group Co. on Tuesday.
March 31, 2026
2026-03-31
In the fast-moving world of artificial intelligence, even familiar words can take on new lives. One such example is "token" — a common term that is now becoming a central concept in how AI systems operate and are measured.
March 31, 2026
2026-03-31
The Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) is unleashing fresh consumption momentum following the launch of its island-wide special customs operations. With a multi-layered duty-free system and innovative scenarios, the region is driving upgrades in domestic and global consumption, officials said at a Monday briefing.
March 31, 2026
2026-03-31
China's home appliance giant Midea Group posted a 14 percent year-on-year increase in net profit attributable to shareholders, reaching 43.95 billion yuan (6.4 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025, according to the company's annual financial report.
March 31, 2026
2026-03-31
China's manufacturing and non-manufacturing sectors both rebounded into expansionary territory in March, signaling a notable pickup in economic vitality, official data showed on Tuesday.
March 31, 2026
2026-03-31
The purchasing managers' index (PMI) for China's non-manufacturing sector came in at 50.1 in March, up 0.6 percentage points from the previous month, official data revealed on Tuesday.
March 31, 2026
2026-03-31
U.S. average retail gasoline price on Monday effectively hit the 4-dollar per gallon mark for the first time since August 2022, driven by rising crude oil costs and supply disruptions.
March 31, 2026
2026-03-31
A 307,000-ton very large crude carrier (VLCC) was delivered on Wednesday in Dalian, Liaoning province, to South Korean owner Cido Shipping.
March 31, 2026
2026-03-31
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