Afghanistan exported carpets and rugs worth 18 million US dollars over the past year, with shipments going to 37 countries, the official Bakhtar News Agency reported on Saturday."

From badminton-playing humanoid robots, all-terrain quadruped robot dogs to lightweight exoskeletons and artificial intelligence (AI) glasses that translate over 100 languages, the 139th Canton Fair is buzzing with cutting-edge intelligent products that are turning science fiction into reality and

China has released a set of measures to promote the expansion and quality improvement of comprehensive bonded zones, in a bid to spur their high-quality development.

In covering the sixth China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Haikou, Hainan Province, People's Daily reporter Zhan Huilan has observed how eye-catching products dominated media headlines and drew large crowds. In this video, she explores the deeper logic behind consumer purchasing decisions and the broader trend of consumption upgrading. (Produced by Zhan Huilan, Wang Donghui, Cao Wenxuan, Qiao Wai, Di Jingyuan and interns Wang Yiwen and Han Yuxin; cover image by Chu Chu)

Economic growth in the MENAP region (Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan, and Pakistan) is projected to slow to 1.4 percent in 2026 due to regional conflict, a downgrade of 2.3 percentage points from October 2025 projections, according to an IMF report released on Thursday.

Amid lingering global geopolitical conflicts, rising protectionism and sluggish economic recovery, the 6th China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) kicked off in Haikou, Hainan Province, on April 13.