A visitor interacts with ByteDance’s AI model Doubao during a high-tech expo in December 2024, in Shanghai. [CHINA DAILY] Chinese tech giant ByteDance said its artificial intelligence-powered Doubao mobile phone assistant will have some AI capabilities adjusted, while calling for protecting users’ lawful rights to leverage AI as part of a broader push to balance…
Operators conduct inspections and maintenance on equipment at Daqing Gulong continental shale oil national demonstration zone in Heilongjiang province on Thursday. WANG SONG/XINHUA The annual production of Gulong shale oilfield in Daqing, Heilongjiang province, has exceeded 1 million metric tons, Daqing Oilfield Co, a subordinate of China National Petroleum Corp, announced on Friday. “After five…
The State Grid Zhoushan Power Supply Company carries out the first integrated air-surface-underwater inspection of intertidal submarine cables in Gouqi waters, Shengsi, Zhejiang province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com] The State Grid Zhoushan Power Supply Company recently conducted its first integrated air-surface-underwater inspection of intertidal submarine cables in Zhejiang, a mission that deployed a self-developed twin-hulled…
With global shipping shifting toward greener and more digital operations, Nippon Paint Marine, a subsidiary of the Singapore-based Nipsea Group, will deepen its presence in China, positioning the country as a core manufacturing, innovation, and growth hub for its worldwide marine coating business, a senior executive said. China occupies irreplaceable strategic importance, Gladys Goh, President…
Staff members at the Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires welcome the arrival of flight MU745, operated by China Eastern Airlines, on Thursday. [Photo/Xinhua] BUENOS AIRES – China Eastern Airlines’ flight MU745 touched down in Buenos Aires, the capital of Argentina, on Thursday afternoon, marking the official launch of the first direct air route between…
The recent fire at Hung Fuk Court in Tai Po, Hong Kong, has deeply touched the hearts of people across the whole country. Following the fire, Maogeping Cosmetics Co Ltd attached great importance to the incident and announced a special donation of 5 million yuan ($707,049) to support the fire rescue operations in Tai Po.…
MPay Tap!, a tap-to-pay service that was launched across Macao by Macao Pass in partnership with Alipay on Monday, offers customers a more convenient payment experience while advancing Macao’s digital economy and smart-city development. Built on Alipay Tap! technology, which combines near-field communication (NFC) and barcode payment capabilities, MPay Tap! provides an instant, one-tap payment…
[Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China CITIC Bank has been awarded the prestigious “Bank of the Year China 2025” title by The Banker, a renowned international financial publication. This recognition is in honor of the bank’s successful implementation of a people-centered, all-age-friendly financial service model within the framework of national development strategies. This marks the second…
A vessel carrying 200,000 tons of high-grade iron ore departed Guinea’s Port of Maretapa for China on Tuesday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] A vessel carrying 200,000 tons of high-grade iron ore departed Guinea’s Port of Maretapa for China on Tuesday, marking the first shipment from the Simandou project and bringing one of the world’s most…
People walk into a Sam’s Club store on its opening day in Yangzhou, Jiangsu province, on Nov 12. CHEN YANG/FOR CHINA DAILY Walmart Inc reported a quarter of strong performance in China, with net sales in the country surging 21.8 percent to $6.1 billion on the back of Sam’s Club’s rapid expansion and accelerating online…