A foreigner uses an Alipay code on his mobile phone to buy coffee in Shanghai. CHINA DAILY Experts believe that Alipay+’s introduction of the country’s first overseas e-wallet tax refund service will further enhance the mainland’s tax refund system, stimulate spending by overseas tourists and drive the global expansion of payment platforms. Ant Group’s global…
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The logo of Momenta is seen in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, in 2023. [Photo/VCG] Uber, the world’s largest mobility platform, and Chinese autonomous driving company Momenta have selected Munich as the launch city for their joint Robotaxi project, with commercial operations slated to begin in 2026. Following the launch, local residents will be able to summon…
A humanoid robot interacts with visitors during the World Smart Industry Expo 2025 in Southwest China’s Chongqing municipality, Sept 7, 2025. [Photo/Xinhua] CHONGQING — The number of Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) companies has surged from just over 1,400 to more than 5,000 in the past five years, according to data released by the Ministry of…
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the country’s top industry regulator, granted a license on Monday to China Unicom to operate satellite mobile communication services. The approval allows the State-owned telecom company to expand offerings such as direct-to-mobile satellite connectivity. According to the ministry, the license will enable China Unicom to provide services for…
At Atwell Suites Shanghai Wuning, the first property of IHG Hotels & Resorts’ new lifestyle hotel brand Atwell in China, guests will find Ovaltine ice cream and Shanghai salted soda water — nostalgic treats beloved by locals, paired with locally sourced premium coffee served in hand-painted cups. This thoughtful blend of childhood nostalgia and local…
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China is revving up the used-car export market, which saw over 400,000 units being shipped to more than 160 countries and regions in Southeast Asia, the Middle East, Latin America and Europe last year, becoming a new engine for automotive consumption and industrial upgrading. Speaking on Aug 22 at the Used-Car Export Ecosystem Summit 2025…
China’s first offshore carbon capture and storage (CCS) demonstration project has reached a significant milestone, injecting over 100 million cubic meters of carbon dioxide into the Enping 15-1 oilfield in the Pearl River Mouth Basin. The project, which captures CO2 and injects it into the oilfield to enhance oil recovery, demonstrates China’s growing capabilities in…
In Weishan Ancient Town in Dali Bai autonomous prefecture, Yunnan province, two visitors from Germany and Switzerland had a unique cultural encounter. They met Zi… Read More »Leaves as musical instruments? Laowai friends explore Chinese folk art