Asia turns a new leaf in its AI ascent
Humanoid robots are arranged at a tea plantation to help harvest spring tea in Huanggang, Hubei province, on March 22. WANG JIANG/FOR CHINA DAILY As artificial intelligence, which was once…
VW defines joint venture roles in China strategy
Volkswagen showcases new models at the Volkswagen Brand Night in Beijing on Wednesday. WANG YUCHEN/CHINA DAILY Volkswagen brand will launch 13 new energy vehicle models in China this year, across…
German anchoring system supplier Fischer bullish on the Chinese market, CEO says
Alexander Bassler, CEO of Fischer. Seeing great growth potential in the Chinese market, the German anchoring system supplier is optimistic about the Chinese market and will keep investing in the…
ADB lifts China growth outlook as exports, high-tech investment drive momentum
The Asian Development Bank raised its growth forecast for China on Friday, citing continued strength in exports and high-tech investment as key drivers of economic momentum. The Manila-based multilateral development…
China’s national high-tech zones urged to pioneer AI-driven research
Wu Jiaxi, deputy head of the department of planning at the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology has called on national high-tech zones…
Hongqiao International CBD: 5 years of strategic transformation
The Hongqiao International Opening-up Hub has grown into a regional center of high-standard opening-up since its inception in 2021. At its core, what advances has Shanghai Hongqiao International Central Business…
Vale and Shandong Shipping ink deal on world’s first ethanol-powered vessels
Vale and Shandong Shipping Corporation have signed a Contract of Affreightment for new ethanol/methanol tri-fuel Guaibamax vessels, which are scheduled for delivery starting in 2029. It’s the first time in…
China strengthening science park cooperation with BRI countries
Lyu Xianzhi, director of the Torch High Technology Industry Development Center. China is intensifying efforts to deepen science park cooperation with countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road…
China’s nuclear power industry comes closer to large-scale development
China’s nuclear power industry is entering a critical stage of large-scale development, with the number of operational units expected to reach 70 by the end of 2026, according to senior…
Hainan targets trade, talent openness in 15th Five-Year Plan
A drone photo taken on Feb 21, 2026 shows tourists taking yachts in Sanya, South China’s Hainan province. Hainan province will focus on dismantling cross-border barriers to goods and capital…