Nestle dismisses CEO over office relationship with subordinate
Swiss food giant Nestle on Monday dismissed Laurent Freixe as chief executive with immediate effect over an “undisclosed romantic relationship with a direct subordinate”. The multinational behind Nespresso coffee capsules…
China’s GAC starts operations at new Indonesia EV plant · TechNode
Chinese automaker GAC’s new electric vehicle manufacturing plant has started operations in Jakarta with its annual production capacity set to grow from 20,000 units to 50,000 units as it aims…
New war memorials honor sacrifices home, abroad
China has released its fourth list of newly designated memorial facilities and historical sites to commemorate victory in the Chinese People“s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (1931-45), while also…
Country’s green drive offers lessons for urbanization globally
Employees use a drone to maneuver photovoltaic panels for installation on the roof of a coal shed in Ma“anshan, Anhui province, on May 5. ZHANG MINGWEI/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s rapid…
Coal freight corridor hits new milestone
A train loaded with thermal coal departs Hudong Railway Station in Datong, Shanxi province, on Thursday. CHINADAILY A 20,000-metric-ton heavy-haul train, No 73003, loaded with thermal coal, departed from Hudong…
China Coast Guard patrols waters around Huangyan Island
BEIJING – The China Coast Guard (CCG) conducted law enforcement patrols in the territorial waters off China“s Huangyan Island and surrounding areas on Friday. In a statement, the CCG said…
Travel agency launches immersive dining in Shanghai
Travel agency Trip.com Group has unveiled an immersive 90-minute dining experience that blends cuisine, digital storytelling and live performances. Travel agency Trip.com Group has unveiled „Taste of China“, an immersive…
Leading Chinese humanoid robot maker UBTech gets US$1 billion boost from Infini Capital
UBTech Robotics, a leading Chinese manufacturer of factory robots, has secured a credit line of up to US$1 billion from a Hong Kong investment firm to finance its production expansion,…
JD logistics hires full-time couriers as food delivery orders surge · TechNode
JD Logistics will recruit full-time couriers to support the rapid growth of JD.com’s food delivery business, according to a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange on Wednesday. The company…
Shanghai revitalizing neighborhoods through business-friendly initiatives
Residents, business owners and government representatives discuss community issues at a meeting on Aug 28 in Taishan People“s Community Service Center in Putuo district, Shanghai. Shanghai has made significant efforts…