Apple plans AI collaboration with Baidu for iOS 18
CUPERTINA/BEIJING – The rumor mill is churning: Apple is said to be planning an AI collaboration with the Chinese company Baidu for iOS 18. Baidu shares have already risen after Chinese media reported talks between Apple and the Chinese tech … Continue reading Apple plans AI collaboration with Baidu for iOS 18
China’s C919 Passenger Jet Premieres at Singapore Airshow
SINGAPORE – China’s ambitious challenger to Airbus and Boeing’s passenger jets, the C919, has made its international debut at the Singapore Airshow. Manufactured by the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), the C919 aims to disrupt the dominance of Western … Continue reading China’s C919 Passenger Jet Premieres at Singapore Airshow
Xiaomi’s Foray into the Electric Vehicle Market: The SU7
BEIJING — Chinese tech giant Xiaomi has officially entered the electric vehicle (EV) market with its debut model, the Xiaomi SU7. This move marks a significant expansion beyond smartphones and other consumer electronics for the company. Let’s delve into the … Continue reading Xiaomi’s Foray into the Electric Vehicle Market: The SU7
BASF launches technology center in Zhanjiang
ZHANJIANG/MANNHEIM – Germany-based chemicals maker BASF last week announced the launch of a technology center in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province. It is the first corporate scientific research and innovation platform the group has established in South China. The center is located … Continue reading BASF launches technology center in Zhanjiang
Vietnam becomes Beihai’s largest ASEAN trade partner
HANOI/BEIHAI – The total import and export value of trade between Beihai, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, and Vietnam reached 59.3 billion yuan ($823.8 million) in 2023, an increase of 64.8 percent compared to 2022, making Vietnam the city’s largest trading … Continue reading Vietnam becomes Beihai’s largest ASEAN trade partner
WeChat: Chinese New Year with Gamification Revolution
SHENZHEN – Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is a time of traditions, celebration and togetherness. However, in recent years, digitalization has introduced a new dimension to this centuries-old celebration. Chinese tech companies have taken the practice … Continue reading WeChat: Chinese New Year with Gamification Revolution
AutoFlight Pioneers Urban Air Mobility with Flying Taxi
SHENZHEN – In a landmark achievement that signals a major leap forward in sustainable urban travel, Chinese aviation trailblazer AutoFlight has successfully completed the world’s first city-to-city test flight of an electric flying taxi. The autonomous journey, which took place … Continue reading AutoFlight Pioneers Urban Air Mobility with Flying Taxi
Chinese Fashion Designers: A Global Triumph in Style
BEIJING/LONDON — The global fashion landscape has witnessed a remarkable transformation over the past decade, and at the forefront of this evolution are Chinese designers who have transcended borders, defying stereotypes, and redefining the industry. From the bustling streets of … Continue reading Chinese Fashion Designers: A Global Triumph in Style
SoftBank Founder to Raise $100 Billion for Chip Venture
TOKYO – Masayoshi Son, the visionary founder of SoftBank Group Corp., is embarking on an audacious mission to reshape the semiconductor landscape. His latest endeavor, Project Izanagi, is a $100 billion AI chip venture that seeks to challenge the dominance … Continue reading SoftBank Founder to Raise $100 Billion for Chip Venture
China remains Germany’s most important trading partner
BERLIN/BEIJING – Trade relations between Germany and China have increased continuously in recent years. China has now been Germany’s most important trading partner for six years in a row. In 2021, Germany imported goods worth around 141.8 billion euros from … Continue reading China remains Germany’s most important trading partner