China’s top market regulator is seeking public comment on draft rules that would tighten oversight of how automakers market assisted-driving systems, aiming to curb misleading claims that could encourage unsafe driving. The State Administration for Market Regulation said in a notice Wednesday that companies must not imply assisted-driving features are equivalent to autonomous driving or…
A robot band performs at a themed restaurant in Beijing, capital of China, Aug 6, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] BEIJING – As the doors swing open at Beijing’s new robot-themed restaurant, diners are greeted by humanoid waiters who nod and speak in lifelike gestures, while robotic servers glide between tables delivering dishes and a robot band plays…
Chinese logistics company SF’s aircraft are seen at an airport designated for freight transportation in Ezhou, Hubei province, on July 11. XIAO YIJIU/XINHUA Despite a generally modest performance by the global air cargo market, airlines in the Asia-Pacific region have indicated the strongest growth in demand across all regions, attracting more investments from international carriers.…
BEIJING — During last month’s third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), overseas exhibitors made up 35 percent of participants — up 3 percentage points on 2024 and 9 points on the inaugural 2023 edition — with industry giants like Honeywell, GE Healthcare and Siemens already securing their spots for next year, underscoring foreign firms’…
A drone is used to hoist photovoltaic construction equipment in Yueqing, Zhejiang province, on May 25. CAI KUANYUAN/FOR CHINA DAILY China is cementing its position as the dominant force in global clean energy investment, driving down equipment costs and playing a pivotal role in the worldwide shift toward sustainable energy, according to a report released…
Property developer China Evergrande Group announced on Tuesday that the Hong Kong stock exchange has decided to delist it, effective Aug 25, and the company confirmed it will not apply for a review. The announcement came after a letter was received from the bourse operator on Friday, stating that Evergrande, which is already in the…
China will offer a new loan interest subsidy for businesses in eight eligible categories of the service sector, which officials and analysts said is an innovative step to enhance service offerings and spur spending appetites that will help the country meet its annual growth targets. “With an interest subsidy ratio of 1 percent, every 1…
The signs of a bull run are slowly but steadily emerging in China’s A-share market, underpinned by ongoing structural reforms and sustained long-term capital inflows. Experts said the developing rally is expected to gain further traction on the back of policy support and a gradually improving external environment. Their remarks came on Wednesday as the…
[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Kingdee International Software Group reported strong first-half growth, driven by surging demand for its AI-infused cloud subscription services and continued leadership in China’s enterprise software market. Revenue for the six months ended June 30 rose 11.2 percent year-on-year to 3.19 billion yuan ($442 million), with cloud services up 11.9 percent to…
The “intelligent production” large model, independently developed by Shandong Inspur Intelligent Production Technology Co Ltd, is drawing spotlight at an ASEAN AI summit 2025 held in Malaysia between Aug 12 and 13. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A China-made “intelligent production” large model, being displayed at a global artificial intelligence trade event in Malaysia, is attracting…