2025 Africa’s Business Heroes Finale Sparks Hope in Kigali
How the 2025 Africa’s Business Heroes Awards in Kigali sparked hope with game-changing pitches in agtech, healthcare and more, showcasing Africa’s vibrant entrepreneurial spirit.
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Hainan FTP Launches Island-Wide Customs Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Dec 18, Hainan Free Trade Port launches island-wide special customs operations, boosting free flows of goods, capital, services and talent while sparking innovation.
Hainan’s Education Boom: Standing Tall Among Global Hubs
Hainan is opening up its education sector to become a global hub for talent and innovation. British educator Simon Dawson says the island can rival top international centers as 2025 ends.
How the Chinese Mainland Turns Regional Diversity into Productivity
China is turning its regional diversity – from coastal hubs to inland zones and industrial belts – into a productivity powerhouse, modernizing its economy, boosting resilience, and strengthening unity.
China and Singapore Deepen Belt and Road Ties with Innovation Boost 🚀
China and Singapore leaders met in Chongqing this week, co-chairing four bilateral councils to boost Belt and Road cooperation, innovation, and launch a new international railway express for regional prosperity.
Guangdong Robotics Finals Bring 32 Teams to the Stage
Guangdong Province in the Chinese mainland hosted a robotics finale on Dec 13, 2025, with 32 teams tackling real-world challenge simulations to showcase next-gen automation.
China’s Economy Holds Steady with 5.2% Growth Momentum
China’s economy grew 5.2% in the first three quarters of 2025, with full-year output expected to top 140 trillion yuan. Innovation and consumer spending boost resilience.
StanChart Economist Sees Big Consumption Potential on the Chinese Mainland
Standard Chartered’s Ding Shuang highlights the Chinese mainland’s 2026 consumption potential, driven by domestic demand, innovation, and low-carbon priorities from this week’s economic conference.
Finding the Balance: The Road Ahead for China’s Private Businesses
Explore how private businesses in the Chinese mainland are navigating policy shifts, digital innovation and global markets to drive growth in 2025.
APEC 2026 ‘China Year’: Openness, Innovation & Cooperation
At the APEC ISOM on December 12, the Chinese mainland named openness, innovation and cooperation as its priorities and ‘Building an Asia-Pacific Community to Prosper Together’ as the 2026 theme.