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China is closing the AI Gap with the United States
While the United States has had a head start on AI development, China is catching up. In recent weeks, several Chinese companies have unveiled AI technologies that rival leading American systems. And …
China’s exports miss expectations in July, while imports pick up with growth of 7.2%
China’s imports grew faster-than-expected in July, while export growth came in below forecasts, according to customs data released Wednesday. U.S. dollar-denominated imports rose in July by 7.2%, far …
China’s manufacturers are going broke
In recent years handouts, cheap loans and direct government investment have poured into areas of manufacturing favoured by Xi Jinping, China’s leader, with some remarkable outcomes. On his watch China …
Researchers identify seasonal sources of Beijing smog
An international study led by researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI has used a new method to identify the various sources of aerosols that create smog in Beijing.
How China views the popular uprising in Bangladesh
According to some reports, the erstwhile leader of Bangladesh cut her trip short, miffed at receiving less financial support for her country than expected. But if any foreign power deserves blame for the uprising that…
China’s State-backed banks under fire over alleged market manipulation in bond trading
The National Association of Financial Market Institutional Investors said in a statement on Wednesday the banks – all based in eastern Jiangsu province – “were suspected of manipulating prices and …
Don’t Write Off China Edtech Just Yet, Says IPO-Bound YXT.com
YXT.com has filed for a New York IPO, aiming to sell investors on its position as China’s largest digital corporate learning company YXT is trying to sell investors on its big growth potential, even a…
Academics suggest Beijing set up ‘shadow government’ that’s ready to run Taiwan
In an article on social media, mainland Chinese research institute says a plan is needed for ‘comprehensive takeover’ of the island after unification.
China is now the world leader in coffee shops
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CHINA UNICOM Launches Cross-border Product CUniq SG in Singapore
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