Expanding high-speed rail network puts China's high-quality development on fast track
China's high-speed rail network has further expanded with several new lines opening. The network has facilitated public travel and injected new momentum into high-quality development. It not only expands the travel radius and mobility but also helps facilitate economic development.
Macro
China's 2025 consumption keywords highlight fresh upgrading in super-large market
The coffee story reflects a broader consumption upgrade unfolding in China in 2025, as new scenarios and business models generate fresh demand, a quality-for-value mindset reshapes choices, and service spending takes a larger share.
In-depth
Economic Watch: China's industrial profits continue upward trend amid industrial upgrading
Profits of China's major industrial firms increased 0.1 percent year on year in the first 11 months of 2025, extending the growth streak that began in August, official data showed on Saturday.
moreEconomic Watch: Chinese small goods illuminate global festivals with innovation, culture
The Chinese authorities encourage brand internationalization through IP protection and overseas warehouses, helping firms transition from OEM to branded goods.
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Industries
China reports over 1 million new firms in emerging, future industries in Jan.-Nov.
China has seen sustained momentum in emerging and future industries this year, with about 1.01 million companies established in these sectors from January to November, which was up 9 percent year on year.
China core AI industry scale exceeds 1 trln yuan in 2025
China has achieved breakthroughs in industrial technological innovation in 2025, with the core AI industry exceeding 1 trillion yuan in scale.
