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Baidu ups the ante with the release of its latest AI models

Robin Li, co-founder, chairman and CEO of Baidu, at the company’s annual AI developer conference on Friday. DING YI/FOR CHINA DAILY Baidu Inc on Friday unveiled its latest large language model Ernie 4.5 Turbo and new deep-thinking model Ernie X1 Turbo with enhanced multimodal capacities, stronger reasoning and lower costs, as the Chinese tech heavyweight…

Aptiv expedites localization strategy, debuts China solutions for vehicles

Simon Yang, president of Aptiv China and Asia Pacific, elaborates on the company’s localization strategy in China during a media conference on April 22. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Aptiv, a global leader in automotive technologies, has reaffirmed its commitment to fully localizing its industrial chains in China, showcasing a range of innovative solutions for electric…

Meituan secures first nationwide low-altitude logistics operating license

A drone lands at Meituan’s food delivery service point at a scenic spot in Shenzhen, April 5, 2025. [Photo/VCG] Chinese food delivery firm Meituan announced that its self-developed fourth-generation drone has passed a regulatory review by the Civil Aviation Administration of China, earning the country’s first operating certificate for nationwide low-altitude logistics coverage. The license…

Linyi seeks business opportunities in Malaysia

Y.B. Tuan Weng San (center), speaker of the Malaysian Selangor State Legislative Assembly, visits the Malaysia China Linyi Commodity Exhibition on April 25. [Photo by Yang Fan/for to chinadaily.com.cn] More than 5,000 international purchasers are gathering in Kuala Lumpur, capital city of Malaysia, to explore trade cooperation opportunities at the Malaysia China Linyi Commodity Exhibition…

Asylum decisions up by 7% in 2024

In 2024, EU countries granted protection status to 437 900 asylum seekers, a 7% increase compared with 2023 (409 530).  Among these persons, 42% received refugee status, 39% were given subsidiary protection, and 19% received humanitarian status. Compared with 2023, the number of refugee status granted increased by 6% and subsidiary protection rose by 19%,…

China Changan rolls out future-ready mobility tech

China Changan showcases latest products at its booth at Auto Shanghai, which kicked off on April 23, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China Changan Automobile Group is showcasing its expanding technological ecosystem at the ongoing Auto Shanghai 2025, signaling a shift from traditional manufacturing toward becoming a vertically integrated innovation-driven technology group. The company unveiled…

De’Longhi Group: Brewing a cup where two civilizations converge

“We’re not simply bringing Italian coffee culture to China—we are here to co-create a new flavor that fuses the essence of both civilizations.” Andrea Natale, director of coffee business development in Asia at De’Longhi Group, shared in an interview that his passion for coffee is deeply intertwined with a respect for cultural exchange. He firmly…

Eurostat 2024 user survey: high trust and satisfaction

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ARCFOX 77° concept signals bold new design era for Chinese EVs

Anthony Lo, BAIC’s vice-president of global design and chief design officer, explains the design philosophy of the ARCFOX 77° concept at Auto Shanghai on April 23, 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BAIC’s premium electric vehicle brand ARCFOX unveiled its latest concept car, the ARCFOX 77°, on Wednesday at Auto Shanghai, underscoring the company’s ambitious vision…