BEIJING, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Most products – domestic or from abroad – that you bought online would come to your home in just a few days in China. This is largely realized through e-commerce. In the bustling metropolises and remote villages alike, e-commerce has woven itself into the fabric of daily life in China.

In the wave of global cross-border e-commerce development, China’s e-commerce industry has emerged as a formidable force, not only serving as a key engine driving China’s domestic consumption and its foreign trade growth, but also contributing “China’s solution” to the global landscape, especially to partner countries of the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the Global South. This win-win cooperation empowers BRI partners to better integrate into global value chains, analysts and industry practitioners said.

Providing platforms

Among many such international events that China launched to help boost e-commerce development, one of the latest examples is the “Silk Road E-commerce Day,” which was launched at the 4th Global Digital Trade Expo (GDTE) in Hangzhou, East China’s Zhejiang Province. The expo runs until September 29, with a dedicated Silk Road E-commerce Zone.

The zone is scheduled host activities by over 50 global e-commerce platforms, helping foreign trade enterprises worldwide expand their markets, according to the expo organizer.

Through the Silk Road E-Commerce Initiative, a new international cooperation platform for economic cooperation under BRI, China has established digital trade channels with 36 countries, according to statistics from the Ministry of Commerce. This particularly would help enterprises in Africa and ASEAN integrate into global value chains, industry practitioners said.

“This is our first time attending GDTE. With this large platform, we could connect Chinese businesses to global opportunities, especially to UAE and Middle East region,” Sarbarupini Letchumanan, a manager at Aramex-Sinotrans Express Co, told the Global Times at GDTE.

The company is a joint venture of Dubai-based express and freight service provider Aramex and China’s Sinotrans Air Transportation Development Co.

“As a major e-commerce player in the world, China is opening up doors, bringing so much possibility for enterprises worldwide,” said Letchumanan.

Not only at this expo, but at many others, China has provided many platforms for enterprises to connect with businesses all over the world, Adjei Eben Kwame, a manager at Ghana Opace Group Exhibition Ltd., told the Global Times at GDTE.

“We recently attended the China International Fair for Trade in Services in Beijing and then went all the way to Hangzhou. We got some potential buyers at Beijing’s service expo. And we want to find some AI or smart solution suppliers in Hangzhou’s expo,” Kwame said.

Digital trade, as a new form of deep integration between digital technology and international trade, is demonstrating robust resilience and potential by expanding trade boundaries, innovating trade models, and empowering trade entities, positioning it as a strategic choice for countries amid the profound adjustment of the global economic landscape and escalating uncertainties, Sheng Qiuping, Vice Commerce Minister, said at a press conference on September 11 for the 4th GDTE.

The cross-border e-commerce growth is exemplified by Hangzhou, the host city of the ongoing 4th GDTE. Over the past decade, Hangzhou’s cross-border e-commerce sellers have ballooned from just over 200 to 65,000 – a 325-fold increase – while import-export volumes have surged 1,266 times, said Yao Gaoyuan, mayor of Hangzhou, at a press conference on September 11.

Nationally, China’s digital trade has scaled dramatically. In 2024, the annual value of cross-border e-commerce imports and exports reached 2.63 trillion yuan ($369.1 billion), up 10.8 percent year-on-year, according to statistics from the General Administration of Customs.

Tech-empowered

Apart from international platforms provided by China to global foreign trade-related enterprises, the country is also offering new technologies to help increase efficiency, reduce costs and lower the threshold for entrepreneurship.

Logistics serve as a crucial part of e-commerce and exhibitors at the 4th GDTE offered their latest solutions, empowered by new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).

The newly unveiled Smart Logistics Zone at this year’s GDTE highlighted breakthroughs across the entire logistics spectrum, spanning transportation, last-mile deliveries, warehousing, and advanced data management solutions, as there are live demonstrations of dynamic transport network optimization systems, alongside cutting-edge autonomous trucks, delivery robots, and drones, the Global Times observed.

For example, smart warehouses will feature digital twin technology and automated picking systems, enhancing efficiency up to fivefold over traditional manual methods. Advanced algorithms forecast shipment volumes and streamline routing, while machine learning helps safeguard data privacy in decision making, the Global Times learned from several exhibitors.

Logistics industry giants, such as SF Express, presented cutting-edge offerings, including cloud-based supply chain platforms, AI-driven models, and eco-friendly packaging solutions.

Meanwhile, rising startups unveiled their autonomous delivery vehicles tailored for urban logistics. Domestic logistics firm Neolix brought its latest unmanned delivery vehicles to the expo, which can cut costs and improve speed by more than 30 percent, a representative from Neolix told the Global Times, adding that their unmanned delivery vehicles have been used in 15 countries.

By blending technological innovation with market-oriented strategies, the Smart Logistics Zone seeks to convert ideas into tangible business prospects for global participants.

In addition to infrastructure, financial products are also being upgraded to facilitate trade.

“We have launched several payment tools that enable foreign trade enterprises to conduct transactions in over 100 different currencies worldwide. This can particularly help small and medium-sized enterprises to conduct cross-border trade more effectively,” Zheng Liangxi, Vice President of the Strategic Development Department of Ant Group, told the Global Times at GDTE.

Zheng said that the company started to expand its overseas business from BRI partnering countries. “By leveraging China’s mobile payment technology, we helped local areas establish electronic payment wallets, facilitating trade, especially cross-border e-commerce.”

In essence, China’s digital trade corridors and upgrading, tech-empowered e-commerce facilities are bridging divides, turning emerging markets into dynamic players in the global economy and underscoring a commitment to shared prosperity, GDTE participants said.

SHANGHAI, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The research team led by Dr. Yuejun Chen, founder of UniXell Biotech, published online an article titled “3D-Cultured Human Medium Spiny Neurons Achieve Functional Integration into Huntingtin Disease Mouse Neural Circuits and Improve Motor Deficits” in the Journal of Clinical Investigation, collaborating closely with Xiong Lab at Fudan University, Shanghai. This study presents a method for generating authentic medium spiny neurons (MSNs) and provides comprehensive mechanistic insights that underpin cell-replacement therapy for Huntington’s disease.

Huntington’s disease (HD), an autosomal dominant neurodegenerative disorder, has a global prevalence of 5-10 cases per 100,000 people. The condition typically manifests in middle age and progresses relentlessly. Selective degeneration of MSNs in the striatum is the characteristic pathogenisis of the disease, which results in chorea, cognitive decline, and neuropsychiatric symptoms. While current treatments are limited to manage symptoms, the cell therapy aimed at replacing lost MSNs is deemed promising.

The research team established a novel, serum-free and xeno-free, chemically-defined 3D suspension culture system named “3D-default XFSC” to efficiently differentiate human pluripotent stem cells into lateral ganglionic eminence (LGE) neural progenitor cells, which can mature into MSNs—the specific neural cells lost in HD.

When transplanted into the striatum of HD model mice, the human LGE neural progenitor cellssurvived long-term and differentiated into D1-and D2-MSN subtypes, with axonal projections to their target regions. Single-cell transcriptomic analysis revealed high transcriptional similarity between the transplanted cells and corresponding human fetal brain neuron subtypes. Behavioral tests showed that transplanted cells significantly improved motor function in HD model mice.

“This study establishes a chemically-defined, 3D suspension platform that is both serum- and xenogeneic-free, enabling robust, scalable generation of authentic human MSN subtypes under full GMP compliance,” said Dr. Chen. “Following transplantation, the cells succesfully integrated into host neural circuits and markedly reversed motor deficits in Huntington’s disease models, providing a decisive proof-of-principle for UniXell’s cell-replacement therapy pipeline and for next-generation therapies against neurodegenerative disorders.”

[About Unixell Biotechnology]

Shanghai Unixell Biotechnology, founded in 2021, focuses on developing cell therapies for neurological diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy. The company operates a 4,000-square-meter R&D center and GMP facility. It has received numerous honors and awards. In December 2024, Unixell‘s UX-DA001 (autologous human midbrain dopaminergic neural precursor cells, aimed at effectively repairing damaged neural circuits and restore dopamine levels in the brain) successfully obtained clinical trial approvals from both the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China and the U.S. FDA, making it the first iPSC-derived autologous cell therapy for Parkinson’s disease in China, and the second globally, to enter the clinical stage.

Face-to-face with Beijing‘s Top Universities – Unlock Your Study-Abroad Opportunities

BEIJING, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A news report from CRI Online:

Eager to secure a one-on-one consultation with admissions officers from Beijing’s top universities? Wish to access the latest “Study Beijing” policies and detailed program information in one go? The 2025 “Study Beijing” Education Exhibition is set to make a grand debut in Vietnam and Indonesia. This event serves as an exclusive bridge connecting young scholars in both nations to China’s exceptional educational resources, empowering them to realize their dreams of international academic advancement.

Two Exhibitions, Tailored to Your Study-Abroad Needs

Vietnam Stop:
09:30-16:00, October 24, Đại Nam University.
Detailed address: Second Teaching Building, Đại Nam University, No. 1, Xom Street, Phu Luong Ward, Hanoi City, Vietnam

A comprehensive breakdown of the entire application process and specific admission policies for Vietnamese students.

Indonesia Stop:
09:30-16:00, October 26, Banquet Hall, Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta

Detailed explanations of the “Study Beijing” application procedures, scholarship opportunities, and career support services.

Elite Institutions Gathered, Tailored to Southeast Asian Development Needs

This exhibition brings together over 10 leading universities from Beijing, covering a wide range of high-demand disciplines — from business and science & technology, to languages and agriculture. These institutions are carefully selected to align with the academic interests and career aspirations of students in Vietnam and Indonesia:
Tsinghua University, Peking University, Beijing Normal University, China Agricultural University, Communication University of China, North China Electric Power University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Minzu University of China, Beijing Jiaotong University, University of Science and Technology Beijing, Capital Medical University, Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture, North China University of Technology, Beijing Technology and Business University, Beijing Polytechnic University, Beijing College of Finance and Commerce.

Three Core Advantages to Smooth Your Path to Studying Abroad!

Precision Alignment of Policies and Aspirations:
Admissions officers will provide on-site interpretations of the 2025 “Study Beijing” Special Scholarships. They will also shed light on admission preferences for highly sought-after disciplines like information technology and business, helping you overcome information asymmetries.

Personalized Consultation:
Based on your academic background and career goal, admissions teams can offer customized advice to help you find the most suitable institution and program.

Immersive Experience of Chinese Education:

Gain first-hand insights into the bilingual teaching systems and cross-cultural support services offered by Beijing’s universities. Get a head start by experiencing campus environments virtually and planning your student life in advance.

From Hanoi to Jakarta, the 2025 “Study Beijing” Education Exhibition is committed to supporting you every step of the way! Mark your calendars: October 24 at Đại Nam University, Vietnam, and October 26 at Shangri-La Hotel Jakarta. Engage face-to-face with Beijing’s top-tier universities and embark on your journey of international growth!

GOTHENBURG, Sweden, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SKF will be attending COP30, held in Belém, Brazil in November 2025, to drive systemic change and progress through collaboration. A resilient industry demands open, systematic collaboration.

SKF sees friction every day, in mindsets, metrics, and business models. Embedded across the global value chain, we carry both a unique insight – and a responsibility: to turn alignment into action, and collaboration into competitiveness.

“Since 1907, SKF’s products and solutions have reduced friction and enabled a more sustainable industry. Achieving our wider climate ambitions will require new forms of collaboration. For our part, we are approaching the task with determination, experience and technological innovation,” says Rickard Gustafson, President and CEO.

At COP30, SKF will illustrate how well sustainability is integrated in our offering, collaboration with our customers and suppliers, our innovation and in our operational execution.

“Cross-sector collaboration is key. That’s why we work with customers and partners to advance decarbonization through energy-efficient and circular solutions, showing what’s possible when we unite around shared goals. Our message to COP30 is that fostering a resilient industry demands open, systematic collaboration across every link in the chain. SKF is committed to continue to lead that shift as we strongly believe that sustainability is a core driver of business resilience,” says Annika Ölme, CTO and Senior Vice President, Technology Development.

SKF plays a unique role in the global industrial ecosystem, represented in approximately 130 countries and has around 17,000 distributor locations worldwide. As both a supplier and customer, SKF turns deep customer insight into practical solutions that reduce friction and drive progress. Through smart technologies, solutions and services, SKF helps customers cut emissions, extend equipment life, and move toward more sustainable operations.

“SKF has come very far in reducing the climate impact of our own operations, and we know what it takes to make progress. This has been achieved through a combination of increased renewable electricity sourcing, energy efficiency, fossil phase-out, and improved productivity. This experience is very impactful when working with customers and suppliers to support them in their journeys,” says Sofie Runius Cederberg, Head of Sustainability.

About COP30; taking place in Belém, Brazil from November 10-21, 2025. As one of the world’s most significant climate summits, COP30 brings together global leaders, scientists, businesses, NGOs, and civil society to collaborate on solutions to the climate crisis.

SKF is participating at COP30 as part of Business Sweden’s “Climate Matchmaker” umbrella, which aims to connect global climate challenges with scalable solutions from Swedish companies.

SKF is also proud to be part of the Brazilian initiative SB30, which is dedicated to enabling the role of the private sector in the climate negotiations.

For further information, please contact:
PRESS: Karin Markhede, PR Manager
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