China isn’t just investing heavily in AI—its experts aim to set the global standards for the technology as well. Academics, industry researchers, and government experts gathered in Beijing last November to discuss AI policy issues.…
Monthly Archives For March 2018
Beijing snowfall hailed as ‘auspicious’ … but it’s man-made
Beijing’s downtown area saw its first snow of the winter on Saturday morning, after a 145-day dry spell in the capital. For one government minister it was an auspicious sign as it coincided with lawmakers…
China Unicom triples profit across 2017
China Unicom has released its financials for 2017 and it is looking like a money making machine again. Revenues were up marginally, profit tripled and free cash flow grew 1628% compared to the previous 12…
China Unicom sets 69pc profit growth target through 2020 on back of tie-ups with internet firms
China Unicom has set an annual pre-tax profit growth target of 68.7 per cent through 2020, as the state-owned telecoms firm benefits from a transformation of its business model and partnership with internet giants Alibaba…
Beijing ‘strongly dissatisfied’ as Trump signs Taiwan Travel Act
US President Donald Trump on Saturday defied a warning from Beijing and signed a measure allowing American officials to step up exchanges with Taiwan, a move analysts said will strain already tense Sino-US relations. Trump’s…
China anti-corruption chief Wang Qishan named Xi Jinping’s deputy
China’s parliament has endorsed Xi Jinping for a second term … Hua Po, an independent Chinese political commentator, told AFP news agency his appointment may be to allow Mr Wang and Mr Xi to combat…
China’s securities regulator toughens IPO application reviews
BEIJING, March 17 (Xinhua) — The Chinese securities regulator has taken a tougher stance on review of the Initial Public Offering (IPO) applications to improve the quality of listed companies. In the latter half of…
Beijing festival unveils jury and special movies
The official poster of the 8th Beijing International Film Festival was released on March 16, 2018. [Photo/ China.org.cn] The jurors for the Tiantan Awards and the first movies to show at the annual film carnival,…
Beijing Film Fest: Palme d’Or Winner Ruben Östlund Joins Competition Jury
Hong Kong auteur Wong Kar Wai will chair this year’s jury, which also includes ‘The Fast and Furious’ director Rob Cohen and Berlin Golden Bear-winning filmmaker Călin Peter Netzer. Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund, winner of…
New flights announced from Dublin to Beijing – Ireland’s first direct route to mainland China
Hainan Airlines has confirmed new flights between Dublin and Beijing, with a service from Dublin Airport set for take-off on June 12. Hainan, China’s largest independent airline, will fly the route four times a week…
GreenTree Hospitality Group Updates IPO Filing With Proposed Terms
GreenTree Hospitality aims to sell $330 million worth of ADSs in a U.S. IPO. The firm operates a growing franchise network of hotels in China. Financial results have been impressive, but the IPO is richly…
JD.com’s finance unit aims to raise $1.9 billion, valuation set to double: sources
JD.com, CICC and China Merchants Group declined to comment. COFCO did not respond to a request for comment. JD Finance mainly offers online financial services and products including consumer credit and wealth management products. It…
China Mobile 5G Innovation Center Hong Kong Open Lab Grand Opening
China Mobile Hong Kong announces 5G deployment plan upon awarding the Trial Permit for 5G Test HONG KONG, March 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — China Mobile 5G Innovation Center Hong Kong Open Lab was officially opened…
