China eyes large-scale debt swap to boost economy
The economists and advisers have said that by alleviating debt pressures facing local governments, the debt swap plan will improve corporate performance, reinvigorate business…
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Shift in policy to strengthen China’s growth
According to experts, the current economic growth is under pressure and fiscal revenue is lower than expected, making some local governments more stretched financially.
Xinhua think tank report warns of media challenges from AI misuse
The report states that the misuse and abuse of AI have contributed to the widespread production and dissemination of misinformation, undermining the social trust that is essential…
China struggles to develop passenger jet to rival Boeing, Airbus; Russian cooperation falls
For China to be able to begin exporting its aircraft on a full-fledged scale, they have to undergo rigorous testing that guarantees its safety and be certified by European and…
Vietnamese bird’s nests face difficulties in export to China
China's demand for bird nests is increasing, but Vietnam's exports to this market are still modest. According to the Vietnam Bird's Nest Association, China imported 557 tonnes of…
Alipay sees surge in overseas visitors
The amount of spending from foreign tourists, who can enjoy visa-free entry policies when visiting China since 2023 and pay through Alipay, soared nearly three times between Oct 1…
Racing for dominance in China’s running shoe market
This platform integrates sports spaces with community activities, offering a variety of training programs designed for runners of all levels. The company is positioning itself as…
Bridging Cities: The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link
The Pearl River estuary in South China separates cities on either side, hindering easy access. The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link, a project of bridges, islands, and a tunnel, has…
There’s a little bit of AI in everything you do
With the advancement of chips, improving algorithms and progress of Large Language Models, artificial intelligence is now playing increasingly larger roles in various fields.
Singapore-China ties set to be re-energised: Chinese ambassador
A ‘new atmosphere’ of cooperation is expected with Lawrence Wong having taken the helm as Prime Minister.