Airbnb considers China crucial for global expansion plans

United States' home-sharing platform Airbnb is doubling down on China through a suite of new services to reach an untapped segment of travelers in the country that the firm predicts will become its most significant market by 2020.

Caviar producer has a 'China Dream'

Spring has come. The 700 metric tons of sturgeon farmed in East China's Qiandaohu Lake by Kaluga Queen are expected to spawn and produce one of the world's most expensive gourmet delicacies - caviar.

More Western food being made at home

Just one decade ago, Chinese consumers were stocking imported food and formula milk powders amid the country's incessant food-safety issues. However, the past decade has also witnessed a growing number of premium Western food producers from both China and abroad locating their manufacturing bases in the country, and labeling their pricey products "Made in China", in an attempt to feed the increasing appetite for a taste of luxury.

Dutch dairy giant plans big in China

Dutch global dairy giant Royal FrieslandCampina plans to invest 100 million euros ($123.7 million) in the China market this year, its CEO Hein Schumacher said in Beijing.

Foxconn bullish on future of 8K displays

Electronics manufacturing giant Foxconn Technology Group has high hopes for its 8K display ecosystem, especially in the security, healthcare and manufacturing industries, according to a senior executive of the firm.

M&A deals in Belt & Road economies increase by 81%

China's overseas mergers and acquisitions in economies related to the Belt and Road Initiative achieved a record high of $48.2 billion in 2017, up 81 percent year-on-year, according to an EY report issued on Wednesday.

Microsoft gives 'sight' to the blind

The voice is clear like crystal: "In front of you are two persons. The 25-year-old girl looks surprised, while the 40-year-old man looks indifferent."

Global corporations joining hands for zero-carbon, zero-waste effort

Leading global CEOs joined forces on March 23 to launch a campaign encouraging the international business community to take additional steps toward zero-carbon, zero-waste business practices.

Onion Math takes online lessons to remote school

Onion Math, a Chinese online education startup, is bringing its teaching resources to remote schools in rural China in a bid to improve the quality of education in poverty-stricken areas.

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Chinese startup CHJ to expand presence in US

Chinese electric car startup CHJ Automotive will build up a strong research and development team in the United States by the end of this year to beef up work on self-driving technologies, company CEO Li Xiang said on Tuesday.

AI to energize next mobility revolution

China's high-flying new energy car startups are looking at scalable vehicle handover this year as they promote data-backed solutions to enhance mobility.