A new smart cooking robot is gaining attention in Yiwu, Jinhua, Zhejiang province. With just a press of a button, it can prepare a dish in under three minutes.
Zhejiang's service sector generated 2.87 trillion yuan ($425.35 billion) in value added in the first half of 2026, up 5.5 percent year-on-year and accounting for 59.8 percent of the province's GDP.
Yiwu's small commodities have entered a vast market and developed into a major industry, forming the "Yiwu development experience", Xi said, adding that this represents a successful example of developing county economies in line with local conditions.
Tangxi High School has gained recognition for its soccer team, bringing fame to Tangxi town in Jinhua, Zhejiang province.
The Jinhua City Ham Industry Development Promotion Ordinance was enacted on Aug 7, aiming to invigorate Jinhua's traditional ham industry in Zhejiang province.
Zhejiang's foreign trade reached 2.97 trillion yuan ($440.17 billion) in the first half of 2026, up 8.6 percent year-on-year, according to Hangzhou Customs. Imports rose 6.7 percent to 703.16 billion yuan.
Choucheng subdistrict in Yiwu, a county-level city in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, was actively engaged in Typhoon Dolphin prevention efforts on Aug 9, with volunteers wearing red vests visible throughout the area.
Typhoon Dolphin made double landfall in East China's Zhejiang province on the evening of Aug 9, bringing strong winds, high waves and heavy rain. The typhoon is expected to weaken as it moves inland and northward, reaching North China in the coming days.
