A miniature model of China’s Comac C929 plane is displayed at the Singapore Airshow in Singapore on Feb 20, 2024. [Photo/VCG] Air China is expected to become the world’s first carrier of the domestically-developed widebody aircraft C929, after the airline signed a framework agreement with aircraft manufacturer Commercial Aircraft Corp of China during the Zhuhai…
This photo shows Xiaoxiao, a pet-like robot brought by Groove X from Japan to the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE), in East China’s Shanghai, Nov 9, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] SHANGHAI – When Xiaoxiao was powered on and started moving, she quickly noticed the gaze of a woman sitting in a wheelchair, staring at her with…
The Shanghai Academy of AI for Science releases the “top 10 frontiers in AI for Science” together with partners at the 2024 AI for Science Innovation Forum held in Shanghai on Monday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Shanghai Academy of AI for Science (SAIS) released the “Top 10 Frontiers in AI for Science” together with…
A C909 flies across the sky in Zhuhai, Guangdong province, on Nov 9, 2024. [Photo/VCG] The country’s first home-developed regional passenger jet, the ARJ21, has added a new branding name C909, Shanghai-based Commercial Aircraft Corp of China said on Tuesday during the 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as the Zhuhai Airshow,…
Workers sort express delivery packages at a courier logistics company in Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, on Monday. GENG YUHE/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese consumers have shown vibrant purchasing power for premium intelligent electronic devices and home appliances featuring innovative technologies during this year’s Singles Day shopping carnival, which experts said played a vital role in promoting the…
Stefan Mecha, CEO of Volkswagen China Passenger Cars Brand, speaks in an interview on Nov 6, 2024 in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Volkswagen brand sees 2026 as a crucial year in China, which is very likely to mark the start for it to restore its glory in the gasoline vehicle era. Stefan Mecha,…
Baidu World 2024 is held in Shanghai on Nov 12, 2024. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese technology giant Baidu Inc unveiled its new artificial intelligence-powered tool “Miaoda” on Tuesday, allowing users to become programmers without grasping coding skills. The new tool was released during the Baidu World 2024 Conference held in Shanghai. “Miaoda” can coordinate…
Astrid Poghosyan, project manager at the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, describes Shanghai as a hub of openness and curiosity. She said the city’s diverse community fosters a sense of belonging and encourages exploration of new ideas and collaborations. This openness and willingness to embrace different perspectives is what makes Shanghai such a dynamic and innovative place,…
Hundreds of vehicles manufactured by Chery line up at a port of Wuhu, Anhui province, on March 10, awaiting export. [WANG YUSHI/FOR CHINA DAILY] China and Europe should enhance cooperation and leverage their comparative advantages and unique strengths in areas such as electric vehicles to develop third-party markets, which could help broaden business opportunities and…
Headquarters of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, is pictured in Beijing, China. [Photo/Agencies] China’s central bank confirmed on Monday the continuation of its supportive monetary policy stance, a move that analysts said has reinforced expectations of another cut in the reserve requirement ratio to accommodate additional government bond issuance. The ongoing…