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Offshore photovoltaic farm in East China sends electricity to grid

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FUZHOU – The first phase of an offshore photovoltaic (PV) power-generation platform built in the sea off Dongshan county, East China’s Fujian province, started supplying electricity to the grid on Friday. The project, operated by the China Three Gorges Corporation, is the country’s first offshore PV project built in a sea area with high wind…

Audi unveils new brand in China

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Audi CEO Gernot Doellner speaks at the new brand’s launch event on Nov 8, 2024 in Shanghai. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] German carmaker Audi has revealed a new brand with its Chinese partner SAIC Motor to expand its EV portfolio and stay competitive in the country’s fierce vehicle market. The new brand, unveiled on Friday…

Quality focus rules Singles Day shopping gala

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An employee picks imported goods for sale during the Singles Day shopping festival at a cross-border e-commerce bonded warehouse in Jinhua, Zhejiang province, on Oct 23. YANG MEIQING/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese consumers have exhibited robust purchasing power for high-quality and intelligent products containing innovative technologies during the Singles Day shopping extravaganza. Experts said this has…

Shandong uses high-tech to boost higher grain yield

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In the prefecture-level city of Heze in East China’s Shandong province, Juye county is using intelligent agricultural machinery — such as Beidou navigation facilities — to boost land leveling and sowing for the winter wheat, in a bid to safeguard next year’s abundant grain harvest. In China, wheat is divided into spring wheat and winter…

JLR showcases its commitment beyond being a carmaker at CIIE

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Matt Burney (from left), British Consul-General in Shanghai, Executive Vice-President of PR and Corporate Affairs at JLR China Wang Yan, JLR China CFO Tim Howard, British Ambassador to China Caroline Wilson, students and teachers from JLR Hope School at the seventh CIIE. CHINA DAILY British premium carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has showcased its commitment to sustainable…

Argentinian communicates with AI model in Shanghai dialect

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Can you imagine an Argentinian communicating with an artificial intelligence model in Shanghai dialect? Shanghai University recently unveiled an AI model that speaks the Shanghai dialect, thanks to extensive language databases. This technology could evolve into an interactive learning tool, helping preserve the dialect and providing companionship to seniors. Watch how human talks with AI…

Malaysia to deepen biz ties with China

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Malaysia’s booth attracts visitors during the 7th CIIE in Shanghai. [ZOU HONG/CHINA DAILY] As this year’s guest of honor country at the 7th China International Import Expo, Malaysia is making the most of the spotlight to showcase its export offerings and develop stronger economic cooperation with China, said Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Malaysia’s minister of investment,…

Shiseido sitting pretty in country’s beauty sector

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Toshinobu Umetsu, president and CEO of Shiseido China. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido Group has never wavered in its confidence and determination to invest in China, and will strengthen its long-term investment in the country, said a senior executive at the ongoing China International Import Expo. Toshinobu Umetsu, president and CEO of…

Memorable moments from the 7th CIIE

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Visitors take pictures of a robot writing calligraphy during the 7th China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, Nov 9, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] The 7th China International Import Expo or CIIE was held in China’s financial center Shanghai from Nov 5 to 10. Many exhibitors offered various interactive activities for visitors to learn about their products…