Chinese universities seek to restrict AI use by students
A consensus among teachers is that a complete ban on students' use of AI is obviously not possible or necessary. They believe that coexisting with AI in a scientific way shall be…
China reports decline in respiratory infectious diseases
China is still in the midst of the winter and spring peak season for flu, which typically lasts from November to February or March.
Intense cold spell expected in China from Thursday through to Spring Festival
Temperatures in most areas will decrease by 8 to 12 degrees Celsius, with some regions — such as Hohhot in the Inner Mongolia autonomous region — experiencing drops of up to…
New products, new stores: China goes for novelty factor to boost consumption, but will it work?
Policymakers are hoping that new stores, launches and technologies will encourage people to loosen their purse strings as the nation grapples with sluggish domestic demand and an…
Misleading mooncake ads, vulgar content: China’s influencer network firms face regulatory clean-up
Now, authorities are targeting companies known as multichannel networks (MCNs), which help online content creators to plan content as well as market their channels in exchange for…
Seven US companies added to China’s unreliable entity list for selling arms to Taiwan
The seven companies are now prohibited from engaging in any import or export activities related to China, and are barred from making new investments in the country.
Why China is boosting public science education amid tech competition with the US
Despite decades of official emphasis, a government report in 2022 found that the system of science popularisation in China can be described as “hot at the top, warm in the…
How Beijing seeks to jump-start wavering economy
Among the key steps taken recently include consumer subsidies, rate cuts, encouraging homebuyers, more debt, and bonds for buildings.
Inbound visits to China surge as nation extends visa-free policies
Last year, immigration authorities saw more than 20.11 million visa-free trips to China made by foreign travelers, more than double the figure in 2023.
Uyghurs detained in Thailand say they face deportation and persecution in China
A group of Uyghur men who were detained in Thailand over a decade ago say that the Thai government is preparing to deport them to China, alarming activists and family members who…