California Permits WeRide to Test Driverless Vehicles: Chinese Robotaxi Firm’s Latest Venture
WeRide, a China-based autonomous driving startup, has recently received approval from California's Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to test its driverless vehicles with passengers aboard. This development marks a significant milestone for the company as...
Arctic Gas Solution for Winter Shortage: How it Helps and Why it’s Important
China's annual imports from the Yamal natural gas project in the Arctic region are set to play a crucial role in securing the country's energy security and addressing the current shortage of natural gas,...
General Motors Announces Workforce Reduction and Restructuring Plans in China
General Motors (GM) is making significant changes to its operations in China, including a reduction in its workforce and potential restructuring with its local partner. This move comes as part of a broader initiative...
AI Revolutionizes Chinese Drama Production: Self-Writing Hit Shows
AI Revolutionizes Chinese Drama Production: Self-Writing Hit ShowsOn a rugged shore in an unknown realm, a mortal, Li Xingzhou, defies the water god Gong Gong. As Gong Gong stirs from eons of slumber, ominous...
Uncovering the Hidden History of Land: Exploring Traces in the Landscape
The Xiao River, a lifeline for the people of southern China, has witnessed its fair share of tragedy and horror. Flowing from the mountains into a plain dotted with paddies and villages, this once...
Exploring the Unique Raptors of the Plateau: Summer Adventures in a Small Package
Unveiling the Enchanting World of Plateau RaptorsNestled in the breathtaking Jiatang Grassland in Yushu of northwest China's Qinghai, a unique group of birds of prey reign supreme. Their majestic presence and fierce demeanor are...
Arctic Gas Solution for Winter Shortages: What You Need to Know
China's energy security is set to receive a significant boost with the annual imports of natural gas from the Yamal project in the Arctic region. As the country faces a severe shortage of natural...
Alibaba’s Lazada Achieves First EBITDA Profit in July, Plans Increased Investment
Alibaba's Southeast Asia-focused retailing unit Lazada has reached a significant milestone by achieving its first monthly profit in July. The announcement was made by Lazada's CEO, James Dong, during an internal meeting on Tuesday....
Exploring the Rich History of Chinese Vegetarianism
The Rich History of Chinese VegetarianismAs a journalist who once visited Shanghai, I was immediately struck by the vibrant vegetarian culture that thrives in China. From bustling vegetarian buffets near university campuses to elite...
African Union Bans Donkey Hide Trade with China: Reasons and Implications
At the 37th African Union (AU) Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in February 2024, African heads of state made a significant decision to ban the trade of donkey skin across the continent. This move...
China’s Rapid Advancement in Autonomous Driving Technology
China is making significant strides in the field of autonomous driving technology, with a notable example being the operation of robotaxis in Beijing E-Town. These cutting-edge robotaxis offer passengers a seamless and futuristic ride...
Arctic Gas Supply Solution for Winter Shortages
China's energy security is set to receive a significant boost with the annual imports of natural gas from the Yamal project in the Arctic region. This move comes at a crucial time when the...
Huawei Ascend 910C AI Chip vs NVIDIA H100: $2 Billion Orders Expected
As Huawei prepares to launch its new AI chip, the Ascend 910C, the tech industry is buzzing with anticipation. With ongoing US sanctions restricting Huawei's access to certain technologies, the development of the Ascend...
Exploring the Diverse Bodies of Chinese Dance: A Cultural Perspective
Exploring the Diverse Bodies of Chinese Dance: A Cultural PerspectiveEmily Wilcox, a distinguished professor of Chinese studies at William & Mary in the United States and a recipient of the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial...
Preserving Uyghur Cuisine: A Culinary Exploration of Beijing’s Erasure Efforts
Preserving Uyghur Cuisine: A Culinary Exploration of Beijing's Erasure EffortsOn a crisp November morning in 2018, a unique lesson unfolded not in a traditional classroom, but in a makeshift kitchen as part of Xinjiang’s...
Concerns over Tariffs Against China: U.S. Economists and Trade Groups Speak Out
Concerns Mount Over Potential Tariffs Against China: Perspectives from U.S. Economists and Trade GroupsAs the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) gears up to make a final determination on its proposed adjustments to...
Ensuring Winter Supply: Arctic Gas to Alleviate Shortages
China is taking significant steps to secure its winter energy supply by increasing imports from the resource-rich Arctic region, particularly the Yamal natural gas project. This move comes as the country faces a severe...
Zeekr Electric Vehicles to Enter Japanese Market in 2023
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Zeekr is making plans to introduce two premium EV models to the Japanese market in 2025. The company is aiming to establish showrooms in Tokyo and the Osaka area prior...
Guangzhou District Offers Free ‘Hukou’ Benefits for Homebuyers
A district in Guangzhou, a large city in southern China, is offering a special benefit to households who buy a home in the area. The benefit is free access to the local public school...
Future Outlook: Predictions by Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin recently visited China and met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This meeting took place following their declaration of a "no limits" partnership just before the Russian invasion of Ukraine. During...
China’s Air Passenger Trips to Reach Record High in 2024
China is on track to break records with the highest number of air passenger trips in 2024, as stated by Song Zhiyong, the head of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). Speaking at...
Arctic Gas Supply: Alleviating Winter Shortages
China's energy security is set to receive a significant boost with the annual imports from the Yamal natural gas project in the Arctic region. This comes at a crucial time as the country is...
AFK Journey by Lilith Games Tops China iOS Charts
AFK Journey, a new fantasy RPG game developed by Lilith Games, has quickly climbed to the top of China's iOS free game download charts shortly after its release last Thursday. The game allows players...
Tragic End to Search for Missing Chinese Hiker
The tragic search for a missing female hiker named Rocky has come to a sad end on the Shishapangma mountain range in southwestern China’s Xizang Autonomous Region. Rocky, a young woman from Shanghai, set...
Reflecting on 35 Years: A Retrospective of the 1989 Tiananmen Incident
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the 1989 mass demonstrations in Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, and the subsequent brutal suppression on June 4th. The memories of these events are fading into the...
China’s Green Transition Guidelines in Response to Global Energy Challenges
China has recently introduced guidelines to propel the country towards a more sustainable future by focusing on green transitions in various sectors of economic and social development. These guidelines are in line with global...
Arctic Gas Solution for Winter Energy Shortage
China's efforts to secure its energy supply during the winter season have been given a significant boost by the annual imports from the Yamal natural gas project in the Arctic region. The current shortage...
China’s Growing Legal LLM Market: Over 180 Approved for General Use
More than 180 large AI models developed in China have been given the green light by authorities to be used for public services, according to Wang Jingtao, vice minister of China's Cyberspace Administration. This...
Beware of Fake Antique Livestreams Targeting China’s Elderly: A Scam Alert
Kou Xiaoxia's father, Kou Shoule, has fallen victim to a scam that has cost him nearly 300,000 yuan ($42,000) since March. He has been binge-watching livestream shopping channels for fake antiques, believing he could...
The Truth Behind the Committee that Ended Engagement
The U.S. Congress’ special China committee has been making significant strides in shaping U.S. policy towards China. The Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, established...