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Business & Industry

China's National Power Peak Load Hits Fourth Record High This Summer

National peak load reaches 1.557 billion kilowatts driven by high summer temperatures and expanding electricity demand across industries.

People's DailyAug 15, 2026, 08:21 AM
#Energy#China Economy#Power Grid
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Business & Industry

Chinese State Media Rejects Link Between Trade Surpluses and Industrial Overcapacity

A commentary argues that trade imbalances reflect macroeconomic saving-investment dynamics rather than industrial overcapacity.

People's DailyAug 15, 2026, 07:51 AM
#Trade#Economy#Manufacturing
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Business & Industry

China Parcel Delivery Volume Expands 4.2% in First Seven Months

Inter-city shipments lead growth as total postal deliveries reach 127.44 billion items, while local parcel traffic contracts.

People's DailyAug 15, 2026, 04:21 AM
#Logistics#China Economy#Courier Industry
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Business & Industry

China Connects World's First 16-Megawatt Tension Leg Floating Wind Platform

The Haiyou Anlan platform begins supplying clean electricity directly to offshore oilfields in eastern Guangdong.

People's DailyAug 15, 2026, 12:21 AM
#Renewable Energy#Offshore Wind#China Energy
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Business & Industry

Nongfu Spring Founder Zhong Shanshan Criticizes E-Commerce Platforms on State TV

Remarks by the beverage tycoon on CCTV reignite debate over platform power boundaries and traditional retail.

China News ServiceAug 14, 2026, 09:51 PM
#E-Commerce#Nongfu Spring#China Business
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Business & Industry

E-Commerce Platforms Emerge as Primary Debut Channels for New Drugs in China

Leading platforms hosted debuts for the vast majority of innovative medicines in 2025, bypassing lengthy hospital procurement cycles.

Xinhua News AgencyAug 14, 2026, 02:51 PM
#Healthcare#E-Commerce#Pharmaceuticals
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Business & Industry

Haier and Yili Form Strategic Alliance for Smart Supply Chains and AI

The consumer goods and appliance giants aim to build intelligent cold chains, zero-carbon parks, and national manufacturing standards.

People's DailyAug 14, 2026, 01:51 PM
#Manufacturing#Supply Chain#Sustainability
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Business & Industry

China's Safety and Emergency Equipment Sector Exceeds 1 Trillion Yuan

A newly released industry report highlights over 10% average annual growth and more than 5,000 specialized manufacturers nationwide.

China News ServiceAug 14, 2026, 03:51 AM
#Manufacturing#Emergency Management#Industrial Policy
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Business & Industry

Fujian's Shaxian District Standardizes Snack Supply Chains to Drive Growth

Local supply-chain integration and standardized store formats transform the iconic Fujian snack brand into an industrial cluster.

People's DailyAug 13, 2026, 09:21 PM
#Business#Agriculture#Catering
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Business & Industry

China's Gold Demand Tops 500 Tons in First Half as Investment Surges

Gold bar and coin purchases jumped 28.4% while jewelry sales fell steeply amid elevated prices and tax policy shifts.

People's DailyAug 13, 2026, 08:51 PM
#Gold#China Economy#Commodities
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Business & Industry

Unitree Robotics Finalizes STAR Market IPO Pricing at 150.80 Yuan per Share

The Chinese robotics developer reports strong demand in its STAR Market offering, with institutional investors fully subscribing and underwriters absorbing minor retail forfeitures.

Securities TimesAug 13, 2026, 07:51 PM
#Robotics#STAR Market#IPO
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Business & Industry

China Opens First 10-Million-Tonne Crude Pipeline of 15th Five-Year Period

The newly commissioned Lianyungang-Huai'an pipeline strengthens energy security and industrial crude delivery across Jiangsu and the Yangtze River Delta.

China News ServiceAug 13, 2026, 01:21 PM
#Energy#PipeChina#Oil & Gas