BEIJING — China’s Commerce Ministry said Thursday it would launch a probe into US exports of foundational semiconductors, also known as legacy or mature node semiconductors. In response to a question about the impact of low-priced imported legacy chips from the United States on China’s domestic chip industry, a ministry spokesperson said there have been…
The State Grid Shanghai Electric Power Company reported a record 6.68 billion kilowatt-hour in green power trading for 2025, a new historical high, as government efforts to expand the sector intensify, the company said on Friday. Among them, the inter-provincial green power trading volume reached 6.07 billion kWh, while the intra-city green power trading volume…
Guangdong province-based eVTOL maker EHang Holdings Ltd completed the inaugural demo flight of its flagship pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicle EH216-S in downtown Shanghai on Friday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Guangdong province-based eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) maker EHang Holdings Ltd announced on Friday that its flagship pilotless passenger-carrying aerial vehicle EH216-S completed its inaugural…
Shanghai officials brief the media on the city’s economic development, Jan 16, 2025. [Photo by Luo Bin/chinadaily.com.cn] Shanghai witnessed significant progress in science and technology innovation in 2024, with substantial growth in key indicators, according to a news conference held by the Shanghai Municipal Government on Jan 16, 2025. The city saw a surge in…
BMW’s booth is crowded with visitors at the Guangzhou auto show in November 2024. [Photo by Li Fusheng/chinadaily.com.cn] German carmaker BMW Group said on Monday that it delivered 714,530 BMW and MINI vehicles in China last year. Its namesake BMW brand retained the top position in China’s luxury passenger vehicle segment while achieving significant milestones…
Shanghai officials brief the media on the city’s economic development on Thursday. [Photo by Luo Bin/chinadaily.com.cn] Shanghai’s biopharmaceutical industry, a key driver of the city’s economic growth, is projected to exceed 200 billion yuan ($27.28 billion) in output value in 2024, marking a significant increase from the previous year’s 185.98 billion yuan, according to Luo…
China has urged the Biden administration to stop shifting the issues of US domestic industry development onto China, vowing to take all necessary measures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests, said the Ministry of Commerce on Friday. The Office of the United States Trade Representative announced on Thursday that it has issued its findings…
Figurines with computers and smartphones are seen in front of the words “Artificial Intelligence AI” in this illustration taken, Feb 19, 2024. [Photo/Agencies] Artificial intelligence is dominant in funding global investments, according to speakers participating in the “Funding the Future of Emerging Technologies” panel discussion under the 2025 Asian Financial Forum that kicked off in…
Contestants operate robotic vehicles during the 2024 World Robot Contest Finals in Zhengzhou, Henan province, on Jan 16, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] The 2024 World Robot Contest Finals kicked off on Thursday in Zhengzhou, Henan province. The event consists of two major competitions, Brain-Computer Interface or BCI Brain-controlled Robot Competition and Youth Robot Design Competition. Running from…
Zhecheng, a small county in Henan, produces over 30 percent of the world’s lab-grown diamonds, bringing diamond prices down from their lofty heights. What’s even more impressive is that its industrial-grade diamonds is expected to make a big impact in the semiconductor industry. So, how exactly is a diamond “grown”? Watch the video to find…