China Xuan Paper Museum, Xuancheng, Anhui
In Jingxian county, Anhui province — the birthplace of xuan paper — the China Xuan Paper Museum offers an immersive journey into one of China’s oldest artistic traditions. Renowned for…
China’s industrial upgrades accelerate as new growth drivers gain strength
An industrial robot operates in a digital workshop at Dongguan Moldbao Smart Technology Co in Dongguan, South China’s Guangdong province, July 2, 2026. BEIJING – China is upgrading its traditional…
Chinese product designer rethinks how AI reveals human intention
Yue “Yola” Wu uses visual thinking and collaborative workshops to explore how design can support human decision-making. For Chinese product designer Yue “Yola” Wu, artificial intelligence is not only a…
AliExpress disputes EU’s record $629m DSA fine
Facing a record €550 million ($629 million) fine imposed by the European Commission, Alibaba-owned cross-border e-commerce platform AliExpress said on Monday that it disagrees with the decision and is reviewing…
Honda, GAC extend China joint venture until 2038
GUANGZHOU – Honda Motor and China’s Guangzhou Automobile Group Co Ltd (GAC Group) on Monday agreed to extend their joint venture partnership until 2038, as the Japanese carmaker seeks to…
China’s 2026 used car sales nearly match new car purchases
TIANJIN – Liu Ke, a resident of North China’s Tianjin municipality, recently purchased a used BYD new energy vehicle (NEV) through an online automotive platform’s certified pre-owned car store in…
Seasonally adjusted government deficit at 3.1% of GDP in the euro area
In the first quarter of 2026, the seasonally adjusted general government deficit to GDP ratio stood at 3.1% in the euro area (EA21) and in the EU. The euro area…
Robot dog points to future of smart living
Robot dogs are transitioning from novelty gadgets into practical household companions, offering a glimpse into the future of artificial intelligence-driven smart living. That was a key message from an industry…
China Mobile executive urges collaborative AI push as sector enters commercial phase
The “Huanxin Community” 2.0 — an open-source AI platform led by China Mobile in collaboration with central SOEs and industry partners — was unveiled in Shanghai. China Mobile is stepping…
A scenic route to more than just a music festival
The two-day music festival in Garze Tibetan autonomous prefecture, Sichuan province, on July 18 and 19. Against the backdrop of the Yala Snow Mountain and the sweeping Tagong Grassland in…