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Cybersecurity defenses urged to evolve

A visitor uses virtual reality (VR) equipment to visit the Mogao Grottoes in Dunhuang, Northwest China’s Gansu province, July 22, 2024. As artificial intelligence technologies become more deeply integrated into business operations, new cybersecurity risks are prompting companies to strengthen protective measures around AI-driven operations, said a senior executive. “The rapid adoption of large language…

Canon envisions pretty picture in China market

A Canon flagship store is pictured in Shanghai, Dec 23, 2024. [Photo/VCG] Japanese tech behemoth Canon Inc is looking to further tap the immense potential of China’s consumer market, especially Generation Z shoppers, and deepen collaboration with local partners to adapt to the rapidly changing needs of Chinese consumers, said a senior company executive. China…

Hainan Expo offers platform for global brands, says Burberry China

Burberry handbags on display at a department store in Beijing. CHINA DAILY LONDON — The China International Consumer Products Expo (CICPE) in Hainan has consistently proved China’s determination towards openness and reflected its strong commitment to expanding its market and sharing opportunities with the world, the president of Burberry Greater China told Xinhua on Saturday.…

Hainan launches annual coffee promotional month

The 2025 Hainan Coffee Promotional Month is launched on April 12 in Chengmai county, Hainan province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Hainan province kicked off its annual coffee promotional month on Saturday, aiming to promote local brands, expand global supply chains, and foster new business models in the burgeoning sector. The month-long event, running through May…

China vows to uphold multilateral trading system: commerce minister

Photo shows a view of Nansha Port in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] BEIJING — China is committed to safeguarding an open, inclusive, transparent and non-discriminatory multilateral trading system, said Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Friday during a video call with Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala. During…

How to mind-control a robot dog?

How to mind-control a robot dog? This mind-controlled robotics technology is the latest breakthrough from East China University of Science and Technology — a Mixed Reality-enhanced Brain-Computer Interface System for quadrupedal control. Check out the video to learn more. Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor

Guangdong’s drive for AI and robotics innovation

This photo taken on March 1, 2024 shows robotic workstations developed by XtalPi Inc in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong province. [Photo/Xinhua] Guangdong is stepping up efforts to support the growth of artificial intelligence and robotics companies, aiming to drive breakthroughs in technology industrialization, product marketization and service commercialization in the coming months, a senior official…

Foreign auto brands seize NEV opportunity

Two quality assurance workers inspect a car body at Audi and FAW’s NEV joint venture. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] CHANGCHUN — An increasing number of foreign-funded enterprises are seizing development opportunities in China’s new energy vehicle sector by boosting investment, expanding their market presence, and advancing projects, research and cooperation. The global automotive industry’s shift…

GM China joint venture reports 71.3% surge in NEV sales in Q1

Workers operate at a production line of SAIC-GM-Wuling in Liuzhou, Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region, in May 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] NANNING — SAIC-GM-Wuling (SGMW), a joint venture between SAIC Motor, General Motors and Liuzhou Wuling Motors, reported robust new energy vehicle (NEV) sales in the first quarter of 2025, selling 199,078 units, with a 71.3 percent year-on-year…

LHG launches Ying’nFlo on Chinese mainland

Lo Ka-shui [Photo provided to China Daily] Great Eagle Group, which owns Langham Hospitality Group (LHG), is bullish on the business prospects in China and is ramping up efforts for growth with the planned debut of its Ying’nFlo hotel brand on the Chinese mainland, a senior executive of the company has said. “We are a…