China's gold consumption totaled 684.623 tons in the first three quarters of 2026, up 0.28 percent year-on-year, data from the China Gold Association (CGA) showed on Wednesday. China's central bank added a total of 103.26 tons to its gold reserves during the period, bringing the country's total gold holdings to 2,409.59 tons as of the end of September, the fifth-largest gold reserves globally.
Researchers, investors, and startup founders from around the world gathered in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province on Monday to talk about the development of artificial intelligence — with a focus on the emerging OPC startup model — at the "Wings of Digital" Innovation Night.
To seize the extensive opportunities presented by the Chinese market, a record number of more than 4,140 overseas companies will join the Business Exhibition, or core commercial segment, of the 9th China International Import Expo, which opens on Thursday in Shanghai. The six-day expo, which for the first time boasts an exhibition area exceeding 440,000 square meters, will draw participants from 162 countries, regions and international organizations, according to a news briefing held on Tuesday by the CIIE Bureau. Around 170 enterprises and 30 overseas organizations have participated in all nine editions of the CIIE, said the bureau.
US technology giant Apple reported on Monday that sales revenue in the Chinese mainland, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macao rose 21 percent year-on-year in the September quarter but fell more than $1 billion short of estimates - results that came as its new iPhone Duo faces mounting user complaints. A Chinese industry analyst said China will remain a key market for Apple, noting that continued refinement of its ecosystem, closer adaptation of its products and services to local needs, and a sharper AI strategy could help lift its performance there to new highs.
At the third phase of the 140th Canton Fair in Guangzhou, which runs from Saturday to Wednesday, a European buyer tried on a helmet-shaped laser hair-growth device, asked a few questions, and then did something unusual: he changed his return flight from Wednesday to Monday, dropped plans to visit competing suppliers, and signed a letter of intent to purchase 2,000 units, saying he had found the product he wanted.
China's central bank announced on Monday that it will launch a third round of its stock market swap facility on Tuesday, a fresh move to support the stable and healthy development of the country's capital market. The latest operation is expected to channel more funds into the stock market by helping financial institutions expand their investment capacity, while broader participation by institutional investors could help strengthen market confidence, a Chinese expert said.
U.S. technology giant Apple reported Monday that its fiscal fourth-quarter revenue rose 11.7 percent year on year to 114.48 billion U.S. dollars, while net income increased 11.8 percent to 30.71 billion dollars, driven by strong sales of iPhones and Mac computers.
South Korea's exports to China surged 133.6 percent year-on-year to $26.98 billion in October, exceeding $20 billion for the fifth consecutive month, the Yonhap News Agency reported on Sunday, citing official data. A Chinese analyst said that the sharp increase, driven largely by semiconductor shipments, highlights the deep integration of the two countries' industrial supply chains amid booming global demand for artificial intelligence (AI).
The 140th edition of the China Import and Export Fair, also known as the Canton Fair, is showcasing smart, green and service-oriented products, with high-tech, customized and low-carbon debuts drawing global buyers and highlighting new opportunities for Chinese manufacturing.
China operates the world's largest fleet of agricultural drones, with more than 300,000 covering more than 460 million mu (30.67 million hectares) of farmland every year, CCTV News reported on Wednesday. Once used mainly for crop spraying, the aircraft are now deployed to monitor crop conditions and transport agricultural supplies and harvested products.
