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Chinese umbrella industry ascends the global value chain

China's umbrella sector is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting from producing basic, affordable rain protection to creating premium, customized products that blend innovative materials, smart manufacturing, and culturally-inspired designs. This evolution signifies the industry's steady climb up the global value chain.

2026-05-27

China Focus: Unitree secures orders after sensational debut of manned mecha

China's Unitree Robotics said it had received orders immediately upon the release of the world's first production-ready manned mecha, whose debut went viral on the internet earlier this week.

2026-05-19

China's CPI up 1.2% in April

China's consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, rose 1.2 percent year-on-year in April, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Monday.

2026-05-13

Beijing receives over 18 million tourist visits during May Day holiday

The Chinese capital city of Beijing received 18.83 million tourist visits during the five-day May Day holiday, up 5.1 percent year on year, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism said on Tuesday.

2026-05-08

A look at China's economic data in Q1

In the first quarter of 2026, market demand continued to improve, employment remained generally stable, market prices picked up moderately, high-quality development advanced toward new and better directions, the national economy got off to a good start, and the economy's resilience and vitality were further demonstrated.

2026-04-29

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