Apple CEO praises China partners as Beijing applies pressure

Cook, speaking at the China Development Forum in Beijing on Sunday, praised the innovations of Chinese developers and the ...

China touts itself as ‘harbour of stability’ to global CEOs

Premier Li Qiang told more than 70 business leaders gathered in Beijing that the world’s second-largest economy offered a predictable commercial environment.

China signals broader market access, trade rebalancing in pitch to global business

China signals new steps to open its economy, rebalance trade and revive foreign investment amid US/EU tensions—see key ...

Pentagon works with U.S. rare earths company to counter China's dominance

The Trump administration is working with a U.S. company to challenge China's dominance over rare earth elements. The metals ...

I Asked 3 Plumbers for Their Garbage Disposal “Golden Rule” — and It Could Prevent Disaster

Sweeping bits of food down the kitchen sink into the garbage disposal is the very epitome of modern convenience. But plumbers alike lament the issues that arise when this appliance is used for ...
Irish Examiner

There’s a ‘sense of belonging, fun, possibility, and excitement’ in Cork’s Field of Dreams

The Curraheen charity has evolved to not only serve training courses for adults getting ready to join the workforce, it also ...

Global CEOs gather in Beijing for China Development Forum, eyeing China for opportunity and certainty in time of turbulence

Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks at the China Development Forum 2026 in Beijing on March 22, 2026. Photo: VCG. As US and Israeli strikes against Iran rattle financial markets and send oi ...
China Daily Global Edition

Forum highlights opening-up, innovation

Premier Li Qiang shakes hands with Dilma Rousseff, president of the New Development Bank, when greeting participants and business leaders before the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum ...