Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD launched on Monday its premium Denza brand in Europe, aiming to support its expansion in the region and compete with top-end German manufacturers such as BMW and Mercedes.

CCILC took part in the closing of a high-level seminar programme in Beijing, focused on trade, investment, and international cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative, reinforcing its commitment to fostering strong Portugal–China relations

March’s performance indicate stimulus measures are taking effect and that exports are remaining resilient despite trade tensions with the US. Analysts still forecast slower year-on-year growth for the first quarter of 2025, however, due to weaknesses in the service sector and the threat of even more US tariffs.

Chinese citizens travelling on business to Portugal face ‘very difficult’ barriers says the ambassador to Lisbon, Zhao Bentang

Guangzhou authorities have introduced 18 new measures to stabilise and enhance foreign trade, aiming to strengthen its role as a global trade hub. The policies focus on expanding market access, upgrading digital infrastructure, and improving financial support for businesses engaged in international trade.

The IPIM-organised event will include a wine tasting course and handicraft workshop, as well as games and guided tours. The first day of the fair overlaps with a visit from Paulo Rangel, Portugal’s minister of state and foreign affairs

"Every time I fly the drone, it draws a crowd - especially elderly farmers - who marvel at how it flies and carries heavy loads," Liu Yang, a 37-year-old drone operator, told the Global Times, right beside a truck that was ready to transport the oranges at Pengjiapo village, Zigui county, Central China's Hubei Province.

Beijing is ready to work with Lisbon to build a more stable, fruitful and dynamic bilateral relationship and to promote China-EU ties as a strategic partnership based on mutual trust and shared success, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Tuesday.

Chinese Premier Li Qiang attended the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum (CDF) 2025, which is being held from Sunday to Monday in Beijing, and delivered a keynote speech. This year's forum, with the theme of "unleashing development momentum for stable growth of global economy," attracted more than 100 representatives both from home and abroad, including entrepreneurs, government officials, experts, scholars and representatives of international organizations, to discuss development and win-win cooperation. Since its first annual meeting, the CDF has gone past a quarter of a century. Through this high-profile international dialogue, China has sent a clear signal to the world: Amid the turbulent global situation, the country has chosen to use the key of "development" to reset the globalization narrative of win-win cooperation.

As millions of Chinese consumers trade in their devices for the latest models ranging from electric vehicles to home appliances, the rising consumer spending has benefited both Chinese and foreign brands.