Humanoid robotics making big strides
A robot interacts with visitors during an expo in Beijing. CHEN XIAOGEN/FOR CHINA DAILY China has unveiled a framework to standardize its rapidly expanding humanoid robotics industry, as policymakers, companies…
German enterprises in Taicang showcase supply chain heft
German executives from CIT (Taicang) Automotive Technology Co Ltd inspect a production workshop in Taicang, Jiangsu province, on Feb 25. JI CHUNPENG/XINHUA The China-Germany (Taicang) SME Cooperation Demonstration Zone in…
Energy security stable despite Mideast risks
Despite escalating geopolitical tensions caused by US-Israel attacks on Iran that have cast a shadow over the Strait of Hormuz — a vital international waterway critical to oil shipments —…
ODI set for steady growth in 2026
A Haier employee (left) addresses visitor queries during a product debut ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa, on Feb 2. CHEN WEI/XINHUA Driven by industrial restructuring and rising demand for cost-efficient…
Medical AI growth leads to standardization in epilepsy surgery
A recent effort — known as Omni-iEEG — brings together pre-surgical brain recordings from eight epilepsy centers, covering 302 patients and 178 hours of data, trying to benefit epilepsy sufferers…
Creating a trendy toy is more than mere child’s play
A child hugs a Wakuku, a trendy toy made by Chinese toy producer Here Group, during the opening of the brand’s first flagship store in Beijing on Dec 20. Yang…
African nations rise as trendy travel destinations
Colorful goods and local specialties are presented at a Johannesburg fair on Feb 24, highlighting African culture and tourism. CHEN WEI/XINHUA For Li Qiaoyang, a young travel enthusiast from Shandong…
Australian businesses see opportunities for growth at 9th CIIE
SYDNEY — Representatives from Australian enterprises, organizations, and industry bodies have voiced their enthusiasm for participating in the ninth China International Import Expo in Shanghai in November, highlighting the expo…
Range of macro tools to keep economy on track
China’s strategic priorities for the next five years will center on developing new quality productive forces and boosting domestic demand, according to the recently unveiled Recommendations of the Central Committee…
Zhejiang embedding AI into link of industry
A worker operates a 5G device at a technology company in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on Jan 9, 2025. SHI KUANBING/FOR CHINA DAILY HANGZHOU — As Chinese skater Sun Long stood…