The profit growth of Chinese industrial firms was positive for the first time this year as economic order further normalized from the COVID-19 epidemic in May, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Sunday.

China will support export firms selling products in the domestic market by easing market access, expanding sales channels, and strengthening financial assistance to help them through difficulties and stabilize foreign trade.

Thailand's TCP Group, which owns the popular energy drink brand Red Bull, will invest more than 1 billion yuan ($141 million) in the Chinese market over the next three years despite challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chinese tech giant Didi Chuxing announced on Saturday to open its self-driving ride-hailing services to passengers in parts of Shanghai, as it steps up efforts to commercialize the technology.

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Source：Globaltimes, Xinhuanet, Chinadaily, Shine, Gdtoday，China Plus News

Author: Producer Emilio Mendez

Speaker: Caroline Parraguez

Edition: EAcham