EU environmental tax revenue up 6.1% in 2024
In 2024, environmental tax revenue in the EU amounted to €371.9 billion compared with €350.4 billion in 2023, marking a 6.1% increase (+€21.4 billion). Despite this increase, the share of…
Global banks turn more bullish on Chinese stocks
A growing number of global financial institutions have turned more positive on Chinese equities, raising market ratings and increasing exposure to Chinese assets as they expect improving fundamentals and policy…
GSI delivers 10,800-vehicle LNG dual-fuel carrier to KOBC
Guangzhou Shipyard International Co delivers a new 10,800-vehicle LNG dual-fuel Pure Car Truck Carrier to Korea Ocean Business Corporation on Tuesday. Guangzhou Shipyard International delivered a new 10,800-vehicle LNG dual-fuel…
Chinese AI model sets record with perfect score
Chinese technology company Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, said on Wednesday that its dots-note 3.0 model scored a perfect 42 points on this year’s International Mathematical Olympiad problems, making it the first…
Shanghai aims to become a top-tier intl shipping hub by 2030
By 2030, Shanghai should grow into an international shipping center featuring higher connectivity, quality and convenient services, smart and low-carbon transformation, resilient governance and strong resource allocation capabilities, according to…
WIC forum explores collaborative innovation of AI agents
Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are emerging as a new frontier in AI development, accelerating innovation across industries and reshaping digital collaboration. The Forum on Collaborative Innovation and Development of AI…
Government debt at 88.9% of GDP in euro area
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UK-China Business & Innovation Hub accelerates bilateral collaboration
The UK-China Business & Innovation Hub is located in Suzhou New District, East China’s Jiangsu province. Just under two months after its official opening in Suzhou New District, East China’s…
Capacity-building program equips professionals from developing countries for AI-powered trade
The conversation around AI moved from theory to practice in Xi’an, Northwest China’s Shaanxi province, on Tuesday. As one of the capacity-building programs under the 2026 World Internet Conference Digital…
Rural city boosts tourism with major sporting event
A poster for the national rural table tennis tournament held in Lingwu, Ningxia Hui autonomous region, from July 29 to Aug 1. A national village table tennis tournament is set…