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Shein clears key regulatory step for planned Hong Kong listing

Chinese online fashion retailer Shein has completed a key regulatory filing process with China’s securities regulator for its planned listing in Hong Kong, marking a key regulatory step in its long-awaited initial public offering. According to a filing notice released on Friday by the China Securities Regulatory Commission, the company has received a filing notice…

A BCI that may bring glimmer of light to the visually impaired

Do you know that China has nearly 9 million people living with complete blindness — and over 43 million worldwide? For them, this technology could be the ultimate breakthrough. At Shanghai Brain Intelligence World — Mindtrix is pioneering something truly transformative: bypassing damaged eyes and transmitting visual information directly to the brain’s visual cortex. Tanks…

A BCI that may bring glimmer of light to the visually impaired

Do you know that China has nearly 9 million people living with complete blindness — and over 43 million worldwide? For them, this technology could be the ultimate breakthrough. At Shanghai Brain Intelligence World — Mindtrix is pioneering something truly transformative: bypassing damaged eyes and transmitting visual information directly to the brain’s visual cortex. Tanks…

A BCI that may bring glimmer of light to the visually impaired

Do you know that China has nearly 9 million people living with complete blindness — and over 43 million worldwide? For them, this technology could be the ultimate breakthrough. At Shanghai Brain Intelligence World — Mindtrix is pioneering something truly transformative: bypassing damaged eyes and transmitting visual information directly to the brain’s visual cortex. Tanks…

China’s expanded visa waiver policies drive foreign visitors beyond big cities

A foreign tourist records with a Chinese-brand pocket camera at the Temple of Heaven Park in Beijing, May 2, 2026. [Photo/Xinhua] Foreign visitors to China are venturing well beyond the country’s gateway cities, with shopping hubs, border cities and inland destinations attracting growing numbers of overseas travelers as expanded visa waiver policies continue to boost…

EU population continued to grow in 2025

On 1 January 2026, the EU population was estimated at 452.0 million inhabitants, 706 000 more than the previous year. This was the fifth consecutive year of population growth in the EU, following a decline in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic.  Since 2012, the negative natural change in the EU population (more deaths than births)…

Chinese, Singaporean professionals join hands to shape the future of intelligent health

Sin-Iron Innovation Technology Pte Ltd announces on July 10 the latest phase results of its research collaboration with the Institute of Advanced Intelligence and Computing. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Chinese and Singaporean professionals are working together to explore the advances in artificial intelligence, and shape the future of intelligent health. A forum held in Singapore…

China imposes temporary ban on helium exports

China will impose a temporary ban on the export of helium under relevant provisions of its Foreign Trade Law, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Commerce on Friday. Jointly announced by the Ministry of Commerce and the General Administration of Customs, this decision will take effect immediately and subsequent adjustments will be…

EU cultural sector in 2025: 8.9 million people employed

In 2025, the  EU’s cultural sector employed 8.9 million people, or 4.3% of the total employment.Nearly half of those employed in culture (48.5%) were aged 30 to 49. The gender split was broadly even, with women making up 49.6% and men 50.4%.  The cultural workforce had, on average, higher level of educational attainment than the…

4.38 million under temporary protection in May 2026

On 31 May 2026, a total of 4.38 million non-EU citizens who fled Ukraine had temporary protection status in the EU. Compared with the end of April 2026, the number of people from Ukraine under temporary protection increased by 7 795 (+0.2%). The EU countries hosting the highest number of beneficiaries of temporary protection from…