Skip to content

News

Global efforts on AI governance stressed

A humanoid robot industrial application solution is demonstrated during a recent industry expo in Beijing. [Photo/Xinhua] The need for international cooperation to govern artificial intelligence was highlighted at the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (WAIC) that concluded in Shanghai on Monday, as experts, scholars and industry insiders from home and abroad reached a consensus to…

Nation to retain lead in hydropower market

An electrician inspects the operation of the generator units at the Zangtanqiao Hydropower Station. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China is poised to maintain its position as the world’s largest hydropower market through 2030, fueled by substantial investment and the expansion of Chinese companies into emerging and developing economies, said industry experts and company executives. China…

Hong Kong Monetary Authority sets bar high for stablecoin issuers

[Photo/VCG] As Hong Kong’s Stablecoins Ordinance will take effect on Friday, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority issued detailed regulatory guidelines for stablecoin issuers on Tuesday, emphasizing that it will adopt a cautious approach during the early stages of the virtual currency sector’s development, and consider easing requirements over time based on market experience. To streamline…

Shanghai tops night economy index with over 4m nighttime trips

Shanghai ranked first nationwide in the comprehensive night economy index by recording an average of 4.03 million nighttime trips in 2024, according to a latest report. Published by Shanghai Yicai Media Group on Saturday, the report states that Shanghai’s nighttime lighting covered 75 percent of the city’s area, while over 264,900 late-night film screenings were…

Small county, Perfect score

If the fitness equipment industry were a big exam, Ningjin, a small county in Shandong’s Dezhou would be the top scorer, rising from humble beginnings. As China’s largest manufacturing base for commercial fitness gear, it supplies 70 percent of the domestic market and exports to over 170 countries and regions worldwide. How did this small…

Drifting economy invigorating lazy, hazy hot season

Tourists enjoy rafting amid mountain scenery on the Maoyan River in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province. WU YONGBING/FOR CHINA DAILY As summer heat arrives, the popularity of drifting along waterways in an attempt to keep cool continues to rise across the country, helping propel the event from a singular water entertainment activity to one of the premier choices…

Waterways proving cool summer getaway

Paddleboarding enthusiasts make the most of nice weather to visit Liangma River in Beijing on July 20. CHEN XIAOGEN/FOR CHINA DAILY Urbanites are turning to outdoor water-related activities for relief this summer. In Beijing, paddleboarding on Liangma River has quickly emerged as one of the most popular ways to cool off, stay fit and socialize. Among…

Fiscal moves urged to spur economy

Chinese 100 yuan banknotes are seen in a counting machine at a bank in Beijing, China. [Photo/Agencies] As markets await China to unveil its economic policy roadmap for the second half, economists and policy advisers have renewed calls for ramping up fiscal stimulus measures to address persistent challenges in the property sector and local government…

EU governments increased R&D allocations by 3% in 2024

label”).text(“Enter search term”); } }); ]]> Search by keyword Enter search term Search = 768 ? true : false; /* Set the width of the sidebar to 250px and the left margin of the page content to 250px */ function openNav() { if(screen.width >= 768){ $(“#facets”).css(“width”, “30%”); $(“#search-results-container”).css(“width”, “69.9%”); $(“#search-results-container”).css(“padding-left”, “3%”); } else { $(“#facets”).css(“width”,…