People wave flags to bid farewell to a family of four Japan-born giant pandas on Saturday at the Adventure World amusement park in Shirahama, Wakayama prefecture, Japan. The four beloved bears — 24-year-old Rauhin and her three daughters, 8-year-old Yuihin, 6-year-old Saihin and 4-year-old Fuhin — left on Saturday for the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China's Sichuan province as the contract for a bilateral joint conservation project is drawing to an end. Now, Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo are the only two giant pandas left in Japan. JIA HAOCHENG/XINHUA
Tech-driven manufacturing key for growth
China's steadfast commitment to pursuing advanced manufacturing will help the country move up value chains, sharpen its edge amid global competition and navigate external headwinds in order to ensure sustainable economic growth, experts and corporate executives said.
Safety-first approach ensures export quality
Thailand's dominance in the durian market is not without risk. Since January, the General Administration of Customs of China has mandated that all durian shipments from exporting countries be accompanied by a laboratory report confirming the absence of Basic Yellow 2, or BY2 — a compound commonly used in dyeing textiles, paper, leather and paint.
Experts: NATO defense hike will harm peace
The new defense spending target announced for member countries at the just-concluded NATO summit in The Hague appears more a political gambit to placate the United States administration than a feasible commitment, experts said, warning that NATO's tactic of hyping international tensions to justify soaring military budgets reflects a Cold War mentality.
Young people eager to take new tech jobs
Young Chinese people are showing a stronger passion and talent for entering emerging industries such as artificial intelligence and robotics research and manufacturing, injecting new vitality into the nation's workforce. Industry insiders remain bullish on their performance in such sectors.
Projects restore glory of 'green lung'
Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world.
EU mulls new trade alliance to tackle tariffs
Analysts and business leaders have welcomed the European Union's consideration of a new trade alliance with the Asia-Pacific, calling it a necessary step as the bloc faces pressure to either accept a quick US trade deal or risk a longer dispute to secure better terms.
Sci-tech sector maturing rapidly amid incentives
From clinching a sweeping 9-0 victory at the RoboCup German Open in March to gearing up for the RoboCup 2025 in Salvador, Brazil, in July, a Chinese humanoid robot soccer team has been capturing global attention.
Nation's economy showing signs of stability
This year, China's economy continues to demonstrate strong inertia and resilience in maintaining stable growth and quality enhancement. Amid internal and external pressures, China's macroeconomic policies have been characterized by proactive and well-targeted measures to bolster domestic demand, industrial upgrading and structural optimization, propelling the economy toward higher-quality and more sustainable growth.
Trade negotiations should not come at expense of the legitimate rights and interests of China
Although US President Donald Trump said "No, we can do whatever we want" when asked if his 90-day deadline was set in stone, his administration has apparently tried to reach a deal with some major trading partners as that day, July 9, draws near.
Greater opportunities amid adversity
The world is undergoing an accelerated transformation with growing instability and uncertainty. Donald Trump's return to power as the president of the United States has brought new shocks to the world, triggering fresh changes in international relations.
Discoveries give the ancient past a future
In 1956, a golden seal with a snake-shaped decoration was unearthed from ancient tombs at the Shizhaishan site in Kunming, capital of Yunnan province.
Remembering history's turning point
A small town in the mountainous area at the border of Hunan and Jiangxi provinces is a place that witnessed a turning point in the history of the Communist Party of China more than nine decades ago. Today, people still mark the significant event and strive to share the revolutionary spirit.
Food with friends proves a winning recipe for Chinese photographer
The winner of the top prize at this year's World Food Photography Awards says the enduring vibrancy of China's culinary heritage is the key to her success and that of the other Chinese photographers who won awards this year and in previous competitions.
