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Ed-tech firm bets big on AI learning solutions

A pupil tries out AI glasses at a primary school in Nanjing, capital of East China’s Jiangsu province. YANG BO/CHINA NEWS SERVICE The growing influence of artificial intelligence in China’s educational system is creating significant opportunities for domestic education technology firms, including ed-tech giant Gaotu Group, to capitalize on demand for AI-powered learning solutions, a company…

China’s top market regulator says probe into Qualcomm a routine law enforcement activity

BEIJING — China’s top market regulator has described its investigation into Qualcomm’s unapproved acquisition of Autotalks as a routine law enforcement activity conducted under the country’s anti-monopoly law. According to an official with the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR), the authority intervened although the deal fell below standard notification thresholds, as it had evidence…

Industrial production down by 1.2% in the euro area and by 1.0% in the EU

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EU air accidents: 30 deaths less in 2024 than in 2023

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Global payment firms roll out services to boost convenience, spur tourism

World-leading payment technology companies are joining forces with China’s urban transportation systems to advance payment convenience initiatives, making travel smoother for international visitors while energizing local tourism and consumption. Visa officially launched its Tap to Ride service on the Guangzhou Metro on Sunday, enhancing payment convenience for inbound travelers. Passengers holding Visa contactless chip cards…

China’s move on rare earths aimed at safeguarding the industry

China’s latest move to strengthen export controls on rare earths and related items is designed to safeguard the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains, ensuring compliant trade, not to restrict exports, said analysts on Sunday. China is still the key processor of rare earths and a major supplier of advanced graphite. That…

Global energy think tank praises China’s world-leading role in clean energy, technology

LONDON — China continues to lead the world in renewable energy generation and clean technologies, said several recent reports released by the global energy think tank Ember. China met all of its power demand growth in the first half of 2025 through clean electricity generation, while cutting fossil fuel generation and emissions, according to Ember’s…

L’Oreal chairman details strategy for future growth in China

L’Oreal Chairman Jean-Paul Agon appears for an event at the 7th China International Import Expo. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Jean-Paul Agon, chairman of the L’Oreal Group, detailed the company’s deep-rooted strategy in China, emphasizing localized innovation, a commitment to sustainability, and the pivotal role of cultural exchange. He made the remarks during a visit to Shanghai for the 37th International…

Shanghai sets ambitious future industry goals for 2030

Shanghai announces a strategic goal at a press briefing on Saturday to become a globally influential leader in future industries. [Photo by Zhou Wenting/chinadaily.com.cn] Shanghai announced a strategic goal on Saturday to become a globally influential leader in future industries by 2030 through cultivating and expanding a number of future industries and developing several strategic…

Shanghai impresses global biotech, pharma markets with quality growth

A visitor examines pet medicine on display at a fair in Shanghai, on Aug 20, 2025. [Photo/VCG] Shanghai’s burgeoning biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector is making significant strides in global markets, industry leaders noted ahead of the International Biopharma Industry Week Shanghai 2025 being held in the city from Monday to Wednesday. The city’s biopharmaceutical industry,…