China has completed the issuance of 800 billion yuan (about 119 billion U.S. dollars) under its 2026 new policy-based financial instruments as of Wednesday, channeling funds to key projects to expand effective investment, according to three policy banks.

Beneath the shade of tropical trees in Southwest China's Yunnan province, young entrepreneurs are selling coffee, handmade jewelry and local snacks without paying fixed rent, as a new business model helps transform a traditional sightseeing park into a popular destination for younger visitors.

French energy technology firm Schneider Electric's largest manufacturing facility for medium-voltage equipment worldwide began operations on Wednesday in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province.

China reaffirmed its commitment to openness and cooperation on Wednesday, urging Germany and the European Union to stay objective, resolve differences through dialogue and keep global supply chains stable.

A drought-stricken Panama Canal is tightening the squeeze on global shipping.

Profits at China's major industrial firms rose 15.5 percent year-on-year in the first nine months of 2026, driven by strong performance in electronics and high-tech manufacturing amid rising demand for AI, computing infrastructure and other emerging technologies, official data showed Tuesday.