Report ranks nation second after US
China ranked second behind the US in a global artificial intelligence governance index released on Friday, making it the only major developing country among the top-ranked economies. The index was…
Yamzhog Yumco Lake, Lhokha, Xizang
Nestled among the mountains of Lhokha in the Xizang autonomous region, Yamzhog Yumco Lake, also spelled Yardrok Yutso, is one of Xizang’s three sacred lakes. Its name means “the jade-colored…
Chinese humanoid robot used in landmark surgery
Two teleoperated robots work as a team to perform a laparoscopic gallbladder removal during a pre-clinical trial. Two Chinese-made humanoid robots costing less than $14,000 each have helped perform the…
Initiatives boost early weather warnings
China, on Friday, unveiled a series of artificial intelligence-powered meteorological initiatives aimed at strengthening global early warning capabilities as extreme weather becomes more frequent amid global warming. The announcements, made…
CXMT IPO to bolster China’s memory biz
Chinese memory giant Chang-Xin Memory Technologies’ STAR Market listing is expected to become a landmark fundraising deal for China’s semiconductor industry, as the country’s leading DRAM maker draws coordinated support…
Chair’s Statement of the 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance
Robots are seen at the Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center in Shanghai, East China, July 16, 2026. The 2026 World Artificial Intelligence Conference & High-Level Meeting on Global…
Beijing objects to nationalization of British Steel
China’s Ministry of Commerce has expressed opposition to the British government’s nationalization of British Steel, saying the move seriously harms the legitimate rights and interests of its Chinese owner Jingye…
AI emerges as new growth engine for industries
An AI digital chassis is displayed at the Smart Vehicle exhibition area during the fourth China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, June 23, 2026. BEIJING…
Visa reports increase in Shanghai inbound tourism spending
Yin Xiaolong, general manager of Visa Chinese mainland. Shanghai’s inbound consumption is heading in an upward direction, according to data for the first quarter of 2026 released by Visa. The…
China’s railway sector reports steady growth
An aerial drone photo taken on July 13, 2026 shows a China-Europe freight train pulling out of the Suifenhe Railway Port in Suifenhe, Northeast China’s Heilongjiang province. China’s railway sector…