Beijing, China — China’s government is poised to adopt a more proactive fiscal policy and a moderately loose monetary stance in 2025, signaling a strategic shift to tackle ongoing economic challenges and stimulate growth, according to a senior official. This marks the first time in 14 years that China will move away from its prudent […]
At the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city Science Park, visitors are welcomed by digital humans in multiple languages, offering a blend of cultural heritage and modern technology. The center’s exhibition hall immerses guests in virtual realms using VR glasses, showcasing the intangible cultural heritage, century-old brands, and creative cultural products from the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. Launched in 2023, […]
The 2024 Design Intelligence Award (DIA) held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, spotlighted the role of digital technologies such as robotics and artificial intelligence in driving innovation. Fourier GR-1, a humanoid robot developed by Shanghai-based Fourier, won the prestigious grand award, recognized for its cutting-edge integration of bionics and high-performance robotics. Fourier GR-1 is one of […]
China’s domestically developed C919 aircraft, operated by China Southern Airlines, has begun commercial flights connecting Guangzhou in Guangdong province to Haikou in Hainan province, marking the aircraft’s first operation in Hainan. This move is part of the C919’s rapid commercialization, following its debut in 2023. The aircraft will serve as China Southern’s fifth destination for […]
Despite rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties, Chinese officials and business leaders emphasized the importance of Chinese enterprises sharpening their competitive edge and embracing global cooperation to contribute to a more stable and prosperous world economy. This call came during the 12th edition of the Chinese Enterprise Global Image Summit held in Beijing on Thursday. […]
Leading entrepreneurs in China have expressed strong confidence in the ability of the country’s private enterprises to overcome challenges and capitalize on emerging opportunities, thanks to a series of government policies designed to bolster the sector. These entrepreneurs, speaking on Thursday in a People’s Daily column, emphasized the growing optimism within the private business community […]
TIANJIN — Visitors to the digital center in the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city Science Park are greeted by digital humans speaking multiple languages, offering an immersive experience that showcases the heritage and cultural narratives of Tianjin’s time-honored products. The center uses cutting-edge technology to engage visitors with the region’s rich intangible cultural heritage, century-old brands, and […]
MADRID — Franco-Italian automaker Stellantis and Chinese battery giant Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd (CATL) have announced a major investment of 4.1 billion euros ($4.3 billion) to form a joint venture aimed at constructing a large-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. The facility, slated to begin production by the end of […]
BEIJING — As chilly weather sweeps across China, a growing number of senior citizens are taking advantage of the China-Laos Railway to escape the cold, opting for the smooth, comfortable train ride, the pleasant climate, and the affordability of neighboring Laos. For years, many elderly Chinese residents have sought refuge in the milder winter weather […]
BEIJING — Black Friday has evolved into a global phenomenon, reaching beyond U.S. borders and benefitting both American and Chinese businesses, driven by the power of cross-border e-commerce. This year’s Black Friday marked an online sales milestone in the U.S., with a record $10.8 billion in online spending on November 29, the first day of […]
