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As the digital wave converges with green development, China and ASEAN are forging a new model of high-quality cooperation. New energy vehicles are crossing borders, clean energy grids are increasingly interconnected, digital infrastructure is linking entire regions, and smart agriculture is transforming rural landscapes. At the same time, precision meteorology is enhancing public well-being, while joint ecological governance is protecting the shared environment.

Jointly hosted by China’s Ministry of Commerce and the Hainan provincial government, the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE)  is the first edition held since the Hainan Free Trade Port began island-wide special customs operations. Featuring more than 3,400 brands from over 60 countries and regions, the expo provides a window into China’s evolving consumption landscape.

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China has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening economic ties with Spain following Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's fourth visit to China in four years. China's Ministry of Commerce highlighted steady progress in bilateral economic and trade cooperation. The Ministry said trade between the two countries exceeded 55 billion US dollars in 2025, marking nearly 10 percent year-on-year growth.

China's Zhang Shuai and Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko advanced to the women's doubles semifinals at the Stuttgart Open on Thursday, defeating Germany's Laura Siegemund and Russia's Vera Zvonareva 6-4, 6-3. Teaming up for the first time at this tournament, Zhang and Ostapenko showed strong chemistry throughout the match. Their opponents, champions at the 2022 US Open and 2023 WTA Finals, struggled to impose themselves.

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.

With Canada serving as the Guest Country of Honor at this year's Hainan Expo, China-Canada economic ties are seeing new opportunities emerge across various sectors. Our reporter Xu Yi spoke with a representative from the Canada-China Business Council for more insights. DAVID PEREZ-DES ROSIERS Director of the Beijing Chapter Canada-China Business Council "We're really happy to have Canada as the Guest Country of Honor for this edition of CICPE.

China Daily hosted a premier international cultural exchange event on Tuesday at Beijing Foreign Studies University. Themed "From Yunnan to the World: A Blend of Cultures in a Coffee Cup", the gathering utilized coffee as a sensory bridge to share China's stories and foster deeper cross-cultural understanding. International guests sampled specialty brews from Yunnan, alongside beans from Greece, Costa Rica, Ethiopia, Nicaragua, and Vietnam.

A high-tech company overtook a traditional blue-chip on Friday to become the most expensive stock in China's A-share market, underscoring a broader market shift toward innovation-driven growth. Shares of Yuanjie Semiconductor Technology Co Ltd hit a record high of 1,439 yuan on Friday morning before closing at 1,403.08 yuan by midday, surpassing Kweichow Moutai, which ended the session at 1,402.02 yuan, to become the highest-priced stock in the A-share market.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has condemned US and Israeli strikes on civilian targets, accusing them of violating basic humanitarian norms. Pezeshkian also expressed appreciation for China's emergency assistance. China has delivered 58 tons of medical supplies to Iran to support those affected by the conflict. Sepehr Saremi reports from Tehran.