'pre-made' food needs more safety and transparency

'Different strokes for different folks" applies as much to dining as to anything else. Food preferences are not just about flavors; they are also about where the ingredients come from, how they are processed, and what cooking methods are used. Which of these details should be disclosed to consumers is not only a marketing decision for many restaurants but also a regulatory question. Left unchecked, incomplete or misleading information could spark disputes, damage trust and even raise food safety concerns.

The controversy over "pre-made" dishes in China shows just how divisive this issue has become. Some diners welcome convenience, while others reject the lack of wok hei (the smoky freshness of stir-fry). Yet whichever side people are on, one thing is clear: they prefer to be kept "well-informed".

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China's 600th launch of Long March rocket created new world class record

China launched a Long March-8A carrier rocket at the Hainan Commercial Space Launch Site on Thursday, sending the 12th group of low-orbit internet satellites into preset orbit, marking the 600th successful flight of the Long March rocket series, the Global Times learned from the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) on Thursday .

The Long March 8A carrier rocket was developed by the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology under CASC, while the satellites were developed by the China Academy of Spacecraft Technology, also under CASC .

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China witnesses 48.3% growth in visa-free entries in Q3

Inbound passengers at Beijing Capital Airport, Beijing has 2.6m (148% grouth year-on-year) foreign visiters till Sep 25th 2025.

In the third quarter of 2025, foreign nationals made nearly 7.25 million visits to China under the nation's special visa-free policy, up 48.3 percent year-on-year, a spokesperson of the National Immigration Administration (NIA) said at a press briefing on Thursday.

The figures show that China Travel has been gathering pace, observers said, fueled by factors including the visa-free policy, growing interest among foreign travelers toward Chinese culture and increased international business exchanges. They predicted that the inbound tourism market could explode in the next decade or so, bringing an incremental amount of $1 trillion to $2 trillion.

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China Edu-tech firms bet big on AI learning solutions

The growing influence of artificial intelligence in China's educational system is creating significant opportunities for domestic education technology firms, including ed-tech giant Gaotu Group, to capitalize on demand for AI-powered learning solutions, a company executive said.

The rapid integration of AI in Chinese higher education isn't just a technological evolution, it's creating a massive and clear business opportunities for domestic education technology firms, said Luo Bin, cofounder of Gaotu.

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138th Canton Fair 2025 attracts record buyers to China

138th Canton Fair 2025 - China Import and Export Fair 2025

Emerging markets remain a strong growth engine for Chinese export-oriented enterprises, as a record number of overseas buyers preregistered for the China Import and Export Fair, popularly known as the Canton Fair.

The fair, held twice a year in spring and autumn, kicked off its 138th session on Wednesday in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong province.

More than 240,000 buyers from 218 countries and regions, representing an increase of 10 percent from the previous session, have preregistered for the fair, according to the organizers.

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Chinese motorcycles equipped with more reliable engines are making rapid inroads into the French market

"Amid a sluggish motorcycle market, the only ones smiling are Chinese brands," France's caradisiacwebsite recently reported, highlighting how Chinese companies are expanding their commercial footprint into the motorcycle sector. France's motorcycle market is currently struggling, with two-wheeled vehicle sales dropping by 11% in the first nine months of 2025. Yet, Chinese brands have emerged as a standout success story.

According to France's Les Échos, CFMOTO (Chunfeng Power), a leading Chinese brand, registered 4,741 new units in France this year, boosting its market share to 3.4%. While still trailing Japan's Honda (22.6%), CFMOTO has surpassed established European and Japanese rivals such as Suzuki (2.8%), Italy's Aprilia (2.2%), and Austria's KTM (2.1%).

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UnionPay International Expands European Footprint with Strategic Partnerships and Enhanced Payment Network

UnionPay International and Portugal Airlines recently signed a comprehensive acceptance cooperation agreement in Madrid, marking another significant milestone in UnionPay’s European expansion. ​​

Strengthening Financial Ties Amid EU-China Diplomatic Milestones​​ This year marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the EU. Over five decades, cultural exchanges and economic cooperation have deepened.

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China to have over 100m humanoid robots deployed across industries By 2045

Unitree Robots at 2025 WAIC

An evolution driven by data is quietly unfolding within China's robotics landscape, one that is expected to transform the fabric of daily life.

At a busy training facility in the western suburbs of Beijing, 1.66-meter-tall humanoid robots were using virtual reality and motion capture systems to learn practical skills like warehouse tasks, material sorting and product packaging.

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China's foreign trade up 4 percent in first 9 months

Zero carbon dock of Tianjin port on 6th Apr 2025

China's total goods imports and exports rose to 33.61 trillion yuan ($4.73 trillion) in the first nine months of 2025, up 4 percent year on year, official data showed Monday.

Exports reached 19.95 trillion yuan ($2.81 trillion), increasing by 7.1 percent year-on-year; imports were 13.66 trillion yuan ($1.92 trillion), decreasing by 0.2 percent year-on-year, according to the General Administration of Customs (GAC).

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China achieves important breakthrough in creating 'shield' for fusion reactor

China has achieved an important breakthrough in the development of its next-generation "artificial sun" with the prototype component of the divertor of China's Comprehensive Research Facility for Fusion Technology (CRAFT), passing expert evaluation and acceptance procedures on Monday, Xinhua News Agency reported.

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China's factories open doors as industrial tourism gains steam

Dec 12th 2024, Tour in Xiaomi Auto Factory, Yizhuang, Beijing.

Once off-limits to anyone but authorized staff, factory workshops are now turning into high-tech wonderlands for curious young visitors.

Since opening to the public in April 2024, Chinese tech giant Xiaomi's automobile factory in Beijing has attracted over 150,000 people to sign up for visits, with an average of more than 10,000 visitors each month as of the first half of this year.

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China Police issues Wanted Poster for 3 suspects affiliated with the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA)

According to information released by the Harbin Municipal Public Security Bureau in Heilongjiang Province, to crack down on cyber espionage and theft crimes committed by foreign entities against China and safeguard national cybersecurity as well as public safety, the bureau has issued warrants for three suspects affiliated with the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA): Katheryn A. Wilson, Robert J. Snelling, and Stephen W. Johnson.  

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