Brompton, the London-based folding-bike maker, said it has taken strategic minority investments from Decathlon’s venture arm Decathlon Pulse and Shanghai-based BA Capital, in a move that underscores the company’s push to expand in China and other fast-growing urban mobility markets. The two investors have acquired small equity stakes in Brompton as part of a partnership…
In a factory in Foshan city, Guangdong province, more than 2.5 trillion soybeans are being selected annually via an artificial intelligence bean face recognition system in its workshops. Huang Shuliang, chief digital intelligence engineer of Haitian Flavoring and Food Co Ltd, said the AI bean face recognition technology ensures that only good quality soybeans are…
Guangdong province-based Tayo Motorcycle Technology Co Ltd, a major Chinese motorcycle producer, is ramping up efforts to pursue technological upgrades and improve its global competitiveness, according to a senior business executive. Xie Sheng, an executive at Tayo, said his company aims to develop the world’s finest motorcycles while keeping them affordable for ordinary people. “To…
An intelligent robot demonstrates Chinese calligraphy skills at a park in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, in East China. DONG XUMING/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese humanoid robot maker Unitree Robotics has received regulatory approval to proceed with its initial public offering, clearing the final hurdle to become China’s first publicly listed humanoid robotics company. The China Securities Regulatory…
In a landmark move that will fundamentally reshape Brazil’s green energy infrastructure, State Grid Corp of China has broken ground on a 1,468-kilometer ultra-high voltage power superhighway, marking the largest electricity transmission investment in the South American nation’s history. The massive 800-kilovolt direct current transmission line will serve as a vital energy artery, channeling bundled…
A historical illustration of Lindt chocolate factory in Switzerland. [Photo provide to China Daily] When it comes to the league of chocoholics, Switzerland undoubtedly makes the cut. The average Swiss person will consume around 7 kilograms of chocolate in 2026 — enough to rank the country’s residents among the world’s most avid chocolate lovers, according…
State Grid employees conduct the first inspection of the newly commissioned 10-kV Qiqian power line on June 26. [Photo by Xu Hailiang/Provided to goinnermongolia.com.cn] Qiqian township in Ergune, North China’s Inner Mongolia autonomous region, was connected to the State Grid on June 26, marking full coverage across all administrative townships in the region. The newly…
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the structure of work, but companies’ ability to benefit from the technology will depend on whether they can help employees build skills, confidence and trust, senior executives from global HR and payroll solutions provider ADP said recently. Jessica Zhang, senior vice-president for Asia-Pacific at ADP. [Photo provided to China Daily] Jessica Zhang,…
China Mobile showcased an artificial intelligence-powered aircraft maintenance solution during Mobile World Congress Shanghai 2026, highlighting the potential of 5G, digital twin technology and large language models to support the intelligent upgrade of China’s civil aviation maintenance sector, the company said. As China’s aircraft fleet continues to expand, maintenance demand is becoming more intensive. Challenges…
Julien Munoz, chief commercial officer of The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The Chinese mainland will remain central to The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels Ltd’s long-term growth strategy, as rising outbound travel by Chinese consumers and growing international visitor arrivals continue to create new opportunities for its Peninsula hotel brand, a…