1. (China Daily) President Xi Jinping has highlighted China's commitment to engaging in extensive international cooperation on artificial intelligence with countries around the world, saying that AI should be an international public good that benefits humanity.  

    Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory message sent to the World Smart Industry Expo 2025, which opened in Chongqing on Friday.  

    He said in the message that AI technology is rapidly evolving, profoundly transforming human production and lifestyles, and reshaping the global industrial landscape.

    China attaches great importance to AI development and governance and actively promotes the deep integration of AI technological innovation with industrial innovation to empower high-quality economic and social development, thereby helping to improve people's lives, he added.  

    Xi expressed China's willingness to strengthen international cooperation and coordination with other countries in development strategies, governance rules and technical standards to promote the healthy and vigorous development of the AI industry, and bring greater benefits to people in all countries.  

    The four-day expo, with the themes of "AI+" and "Intelligent Connected New Energy Vehicles", is co-hosted by the governments of Chongqing and Tianjin.

    With Singapore acting as the guest country of honor and Sichuan province as the guest province of honor, it features participation from over 600 leading domestic and international companies, showcasing more than 3,000 innovative products and technologies.  

    At the opening ceremony, investment agreements worth more than 200 billion yuan ($28 billion) were signed, covering sectors such as intelligent connected new energy vehicles, electronic information, advanced materials, smart equipment and intelligent manufacturing, and the low-altitude economy, according to Zheng Xiangdong, vice-mayor of Chongqing.  

    Antonio Yung, chief representative of the China Office of Sacramento, the capital of the US state of California, said that Xi's message highlighted the significance of the expo, as the whole world is paying attention to AI development and in particular, China is one of the major developers in the sector.

    The State Council, China's Cabinet, issued a guideline on Aug 26 to implement the "AI Plus" initiative, promoting the extensive and in-depth integration of AI in various fields.  

    Cai Guangzhong, vice-president of Tencent, one of China's top tech firms, said at the expo that Tencent has consistently responded actively to the national strategy, and has taken a long-term approach by increasing investment in technology to solidify the foundation of "AI Plus".  

    "Tencent will continue to invest in AI research and development, leveraging its rich application ecosystem to comprehensively promote the presence of 'useful AI' closer to users and industries," Cai said.

    "This will enable everyone to become a 'super individual' empowered by AI, transform AI into new quality productive forces across various sectors, and allow every enterprise to become an AI company, achieving truly useful, accessible and beneficial AI for all," he added.  

    Tan Kiat How, Singapore's senior minister of state for digital development and information, said that he sees tremendous scope for Singapore and Chongqing to deepen practical collaboration in AI applications and smart urban solutions.

    Source: By Cao Desheng in Beijing,Tan Yingzi and Deng Rui in Chongqing | China Daily | Updated: 2025-09-06 06:56

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  2. (China Daily) China will intensify efforts to accelerate the construction of digital infrastructure and deepen reforms to the market-oriented allocation of data elements, as part of a broader push to develop new quality productive forces and advance the building of a "Digital China", the country's top data governance regulator said on Thursday.  

    With the digital economy's emergence as a key engine of China's economic growth, experts said the country's accelerated push to facilitate the development of the data industry is conducive to bolstering the circulation, transaction and utilization of data, nurturing a national integrated data market and unleashing the value of massive data resources.  

    Liu Liehong, head of the National Data Administration, said at a news conference in Beijing that China is at the global forefront in the development of digital infrastructure, with remarkable achievements made during the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period. The country had built 4.55 million 5G base stations by the end of June, with the number of gigabit broadband users reaching 226 million. The total scale of China's computing power ranked second in the world, Liu noted.

    China has become the world's largest holder of artificial intelligence patents, owning about 60 percent of the global total, and has achieved breakthroughs in core technologies including chips, homegrown operating systems and humanoid robots.  

    According to Liu, investment in digital infrastructure has bolstered the robust development of integrated circuits, communication network equipment and terminal products, leading to the emergence of new business models and formats. He added that the National Data Administration rolled out 21 policy documents concerning the development and use of public data resources, while more than 10 policies relating to data property rights will be introduced soon.  

    China's data industry, which serves as a crucial link of the digital economy, has grown at a fast clip in recent years. According to the National Data Development Research Institute, the number of data enterprises surpassed 400,000 in 2024, and the market scale of the data industry reached 5.86 trillion yuan ($817 billion), surging 117 percent since the end of the 13th Five-Year Plan (2016-20) period.  

    Highlighting that the data industry is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years, Liu said the administration will establish pilot projects for data industry clusters and cultivate diverse business entities, in a bid to support the development of new quality productive forces and build up new growth drivers.

    China's total data output reached 41.06 zettabytes last year, while the added value of the digital economy's core industries accounted for about 10 percent of GDP, according to the National Data Administration.  

    Ouyang Rihui, assistant dean of the China Center for Internet Economy Research at the Central University of Finance and Economics, said, "As a new type of production factor, data has been rapidly integrated into various areas like production, circulation, and consumption, and is playing an increasingly pivotal role in bolstering industrial upgrades."  

    He said the country's accelerated development of digital infrastructure and the data industry will propel the deeper integration of data elements with the real economy, boost the efficient development and application of data resources and inject new momentum into the high-quality development of the digital economy.

    China, as the world's largest data producer, has unique advantages in accelerating the development of its digital economy, said Jiang Xiaojuan, a professor at the University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. She added that the in-depth integration of data with traditional industries will improve production efficiency, optimize the allocation of resources and create novel business models and social value. It is of vital importance to give full play to the multiplier effects of data elements, expand data applications to a wider range of sectors and increase the supply of high-quality data, Jiang said.

    Source: chinadaily.com.cn  August 15, 2025

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  3. (China Daily) China has released a two-year action plan to stabilize growth in its vast electronic information manufacturing sector, setting targets for annual output and revenue increases through 2026, as the nation seeks to bolster consumption and secure its role in the global technology race.  

    The action plan, unveiled by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the State Administration for Market Regulation, aims for an average annual growth rate of about 7 percent in industrial output from large-scale computer, communications and other electronic equipment sectors.  

    Total revenue in concerning fields such as lithium batteries, photovoltaics and components is expected to rise more than 5 percent per year.

    The government has also set specific product benchmarks: server sales exceeding 400 billion yuan ($56 billion), large-screen TVs with more than 40 percent domestic penetration, and further advances in high-end, intelligent personal computers and smartphones.  

    In one of its strongest passages, the plan stressed the need to "promote domestic and international dual circulation and prudently address international trade barriers".  

    It urged companies to make full use of China's vast domestic market, strengthen their ability to control entire supply chains, and build resilience against external shocks.

    According to the plan, the country will help firms stabilize trade in core products such as mobile phones, computers and televisions, even as global markets face mounting protectionism.  

    It also doubled down on efforts to back domestic champions. It pledged to "unswervingly promote the use of homebuilt products", and vowed stronger support for key firms in strategic supply chains, particularly in semiconductors, industrial control systems and BeiDou Navigation Satellite System.  

    Meanwhile, the plan also called for accelerated breakthroughs in 5G and 6G components, semiconductors and intelligent computing, while fostering new markets for smart wearables, intelligent connected vehicles and digital health.

    Wang Peng, a researcher at the Beijing Academy of Social Sciences, said: "The electronic information manufacturing industry is a strategic, fundamental and pioneering sector of the national economy. It is a key pillar for stabilizing industrial growth and safeguarding the country's political and economic security.  

    "The action plan seeks to consolidate existing industrial capacity and foster and expand new growth drivers. By combining government support with market mechanisms, China aims to keep the sector on a steady growth path while positioning it to tap new demand both at home and abroad."  

    Notably, on the consumer side, the plan seeks to stimulate purchases of PCs, phones and TVs, as well as AI-related consumer equipment through credit support, online marketing, and integration with e-commerce and retail promotions. It is also promoting smart devices in healthcare, transport, education and emergency services to open new growth areas.

    Xie Cun, head of the information and communications development department at the MIIT, said: "Thanks to consumption subsidy policies and the push from AI-powered terminals, Chinese consumers' enthusiasm for electronic products has risen. This has fueled faster production and sales of electronic devices in the first quarter of this year."  

    In the first quarter, output of computer sets reached 85.32 million units, up 9.6 percent year-on-year. Television shipments totaled 8.84 million units, a 4.7 percent increase and the second consecutive quarter of positive growth. In January-February, shipments of 5G smartphones hit 41.62 million units, up 7.6 percent, with domestic brands especially favored by consumers, accounting for 85 percent of shipments, he noted.

    Source: By Cheng Yu | China Daily | Updated: 2025-09-05 10:07

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  4. (China Daily) Shanghai Soundwise Technology Co Ltd, an AI-driven medical imaging innovator, announced on Thursday that the wMR-510 series mobile head magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) system, independently developed by its subsidiary Hangzhou Weiying Medical Technology, has obtained medical device registration and production licenses from China's National Medical Products Administration.  

    In what is a technological breakthrough, Soundwise Technology is the first enterprise in China, and among only a few globally, to have achieved product registration related to the core technology of shield-free, mobile MRI systems.  

    The mobile MRI system, which requires no shielding room and can be easily moved into patient rooms, operates on a standard power supply. It is expected to transcend traditional limitations, bringing MRI capabilities beyond radiology departments to emergency, critical care, primary healthcare and bedside diagnostics, thereby enhancing the accessibility of quality medical resources.

    Experts have pointed out that medical imaging equipment is undergoing a shift from "large and fixed" to "small and mobile". In 2020, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the world's first mobile MRI device, suitable for head scans in patients aged 2 and above.  

    The main device of Soundwise Technology's mobile MRI weighs only 850 kg and occupies less than 2 square meters. It operates on standard household electricity with a power consumption of under 3kW, eliminating the need for specialized power and cooling systems. Such designs also significantly reduce costs, enhancing the accessibility and affordability of MRI products, according to the company.  

    "Soundwise Technology is committed to extending top-tier hospital-grade imaging capabilities to county and community levels, achieving professional imaging accessible to everyone," said company CEO and founder Zhu Ruixing.  

    "The approval of this MRI system will further strengthen the ability of the enterprise to serve the grassroots market."

    Source: By Zhou Wenting in Shanghai | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-09-05 14:59

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  5. (Xinhua) Chinese and international scientists have, for the first time, discovered a solid inner core, with a radius of about 600 km, inside Mars, thereby providing crucial clues to the evolutionary history of Mars' magnetic field.  

    As the terrestrial planet in the solar system with an environment most similar to Earth, Mars has often been a key subject in studying internal planetary structure and evolution, as well as being one of the core targets in deep space exploration.  

    However, probing the deep structures of planets has always been challenging. Taking Earth, with which we are most familiar, as an example, scientists first inferred the existence of Earth's inner core through seismic waves in 1936 -- but it took nearly half a century to confirm the existence of its solid inner core.

    In comparison, exploring the internal structure of Mars is even more difficult. So far, although thousands of marsquakes have been recorded, issues such as weak signals and noise interference have severely limited the study of Mars' deep structure.  

    A team led by Sun Daoyuan and Mao Zhu from the University of Science and Technology of China, located in east China's Anhui Province, in collaboration with an international researcher, conducted an in-depth analysis of marsquake data recorded by NASA's InSight lander. They applied array analysis methods to marsquake data and successfully extracted key seismic phases passing through Mars' core by analyzing data from 23 marsquake events with relatively high signal-to-noise ratios.  

    According to a paper published Wednesday in the journal Nature, the results of this experiment indicate that Mars' core has a layered structure -- with an outer liquid core and a deeper solid inner core featuring higher seismic wave velocities.

    The team measured the radius of Mars' solid inner core to be around 600 kilometers, accounting for about one-fifth of Mars' total radius. If Mars were scaled up to the size of Earth, the structural proportion of its inner and outer cores would be highly similar to Earth's.  

    Additionally, marsquake data revealed an approximately 30-percent jump in wave velocity and a 7 percent difference in density between Mars' outer and inner cores. Based on these findings, the team further analyzed the mineral composition of the inner core.  

    The results show that Mars' core is not composed solely of iron and nickel but may also contain 12 to 16 percent of sulfur, 6.7 to 9 percent oxygen, and no more than 3.8 percent of carbon.

    This type of planetary core structure containing light elements not only provides important clues to the evolutionary history of Mars' magnetic field from its early activity to its current silence, but also lays a critical foundation for comparing the internal evolutionary differences between Earth and other terrestrial planets, according the study.  

    The study is the first of its kind to confirm the existence of a solid inner core in a planet other than Earth -- demonstrating that Mars has a core-mantle differentiation structure similar to Earth's.  

    The innovative method using Martian seismology developed in this study also provides an important reference for future missions, such as lunar exploration, in employing seismological methods to probe the deep structures of celestial bodies.  

    "The authors have done a detailed job of using multiple working lines of evidence for their phase detection analysis. Martian seismology is notably tough, so congratulations to the authors for doing such a thorough and careful job," the journal's reviewer commented. 

    Source: Xinhua  2025-09-04 16:38:15

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  6. (China Daily) Competition in China's robotic vacuum cleaners market is intensifying, with DJI, the world's largest commercial drone manufacturer by market share, recently marking its entry into the fast-developing cleaning appliances sector.  

    Industry experts said cutting-edge digital technologies, such as artificial intelligence-powered algorithms, voice control alongside intelligent mapping and navigation to avoid collisions with obstacles, have been increasingly applied in smart vacuum cleaners to meet evolving consumer needs.  

    Featuring environmental perception and intelligent path planning capacities, and machine learning algorithms, DJI's smart vacuum cleaner can detect and avoid obstacles at home, the company said.  

    The Shenzhen, Guangdong province-based company has accumulated technological strengths in areas such as drones, flight control, sensors, and navigation systems, positioning the newly launched device as a premium smart cleaning solution.

    "As users increasingly pursue a higher quality of life, their expectations for robot vacuums have gone beyond basic cleaning," said Zhang Xiaonan, DJI's senior director of corporate strategy, adding that consumers have a greater demand for various functionalities, including reliable obstacle avoidance, smarter mapping and path planning.  

    According to a report by Beijing-based market consultancy All View Cloud, the penetration rates for robotic vacuum cleaners and floor-cleaning machines in China have reached 5.5 percent and 3.1 percent, respectively.  

    Driven by the country's consumer goods trade-in program, the online retail sales of robotic vacuum cleaners increased by 45.5 percent year-on-year in the first half of the year, said the consultancy, adding that consumers have shown a rising demand for robotic vacuum cleaners and sweeping robots.

    The AVC report said Chinese-made robotic vacuum cleaners have gained in popularity among overseas consumers, especially those in Germany, the United States, Japan and Australia.  

    Data from market consultancy IDC showed that global shipments of smart home cleaning robots are projected to reach 32.1 million units in 2025, marking a year-on-year increase of 28.2 percent. The compound annual growth rate is expected to reach 26 percent by 2028.  

    Chinese cleaning appliance makers have invested heavily in promoting technological advances and optimizing product functions to cater to the diversified and personalized needs of shoppers overseas.

    Dreame Technology is accelerating steps to make inroads into overseas markets and is investing heavily in research and development, while making technological innovation based on user demand.  

    Currently, the company's products are sold in more than 100 countries and regions, including Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America. Revenue from international markets accounted for 65 percent of its total revenue in 2024.  

    Global sales of the company's robotic vacuum cleaners and floor-cleaning machines increased by 178 percent and 100 percent year-on-year, respectively, from January to May, ranking first in 18 countries and regions around the world.

    Yu Hao, founder and CEO of Dreame Technology, emphasized the significance of increasing investment in supply chain systems, building independent production capacity covering the entire industrial chain and establishing global retail channels.  

    It is eyeing huge growth potential from the high-end robotic vacuum market, and the compound annual growth rate of its revenue has surpassed 100 percent in the past few years. Yu said the company will take active steps to expand into overseas markets and recruit high-quality talent worldwide.  

    "China's cleaning appliances industry is expected to witness speedy growth fueled by advances in technology and product iteration, as well as the gradual release of immense consumption potential from smaller cities," said Guo Meide, president of AVC.

    Chinese intelligent home appliance makers are improving their independent innovation capacities and applying AI-powered large language models to make the products more intelligent, said Liang Zhenpeng, an independent consumer electronics analyst.  

    Liang said they are stepping up their operations in the global market to improve competitiveness and foster a new growth engine for their long-term development, which will greatly boost the transformation and upgrading of traditional manufacturing.

    Source: By Fan Feifei | China Daily | Updated: 2025-09-05 09:42

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  7. (China Daily) Shenzhen Creality 3D Technology Co, a global leader in consumer-grade 3D printing, has officially submitted its listing application to the Hong Kong bourse, capturing widespread market attention.  

    Creality said in its application that it plans to use the IPO proceeds to enhance technological capabilities, expand international operations, strengthen global branding and sales channels. and pursue strategic partnerships or acquisitions aligned with its long-term strategy. 

    The company has in its IPO prospectus acknowledged the highly competitive nature of the industry, and stressed the need for continuous innovation to meet evolving market demands.  The company was founded in 2014 by four entrepreneurs with an initial investment of 300,000 yuan ($42,056) in a 20-square-meter office in Longhua, Shenzhen. Its vision is to make 3D printing affordable to every household.

    According to China Insights Consultancy, Creality is the world's largest provider of consumer-grade 3D printing products and services, with cumulative shipments exceeding 6.1 million units between 2020 and 2024, representing a market share of 28 percent.  

    Creality operated 74 self-owned online stores and had 2,163 distributors as of March 31, with its sales network covering nearly 140 countries and regions worldwide.  

    Competitive pricing in the early stages has been the key to Creality's development and global expansion over the past decade.  

    When the company launched its self-developed CR-10 model in 2016 at a price of $500 — less than half the cost of comparable overseas products — it quickly gained traction. Monthly sales soon surpassed 20,000 units, while video reviews from customers generated millions of views on YouTube.

    Cofounder Ao Danjun attributed the breakthrough to Shenzhen's advanced supply chain and the company's structural design efforts that cut unnecessary costs. "China's 3D printing ecosystem was already highly developed at the time, particularly in a tech hub like Shenzhen," he said.  

    The rise of Shenzhen's cross-border e-commerce industry also played a crucial role in Creality's overseas achievements. The company initially partnered with cross-border enterprises as agents, subsequently opened a flagship store on Amazon, built an independent website, and actively engaged global users through overseas social media platforms.  

    Creality reported earnings of nearly 2.29 billion yuan for 2024, with a net profit of 89 million yuan. Its revenue primarily comes from the sale and provision of 3D printers, 3D printing materials, 3D scanners, laser engraving machines as well as accessories and other products.

    Source: By Chen Hong in Shenzhen | China Daily | Updated: 2025-09-04 09:24

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  8. (China Daily) Chinese intelligent home appliance manufacturer Dreame Technology is seeking to expand its global footprint by leveraging quickly evolving artificial intelligence technology.  

    As of the end of June, Dreame Technology had filed 6,379 patent applications worldwide, with 3,155 patents granted. Invention patents accounted for 45 percent of the total.  

    The company's robotic vacuum cleaners come equipped with AI-powered obstacle recognition, self-cleaning systems and a path planning function based on intelligent algorithms.  

    Data from market consultancy IDC showed that the global shipment of intelligent home cleaning robots reached 15.35 million units in the first half of this year, up 33 percent year-on-year. Dreame's 10.2 percent of the market share ranks it third globally.

    The company recently unveiled more than 30 new products, including televisions, air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines, robotic vacuum cleaners and sweeping robots, extending its reach from the cleaning appliances field into household appliances and wearable devices segments.  

    Currently, its products are sold in more than 100 countries and regions, including Europe, North America, Southeast Asia, East Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America. Revenue from international markets accounted for 65 percent of its total revenue in 2024.

    Source: By Fan Feifei | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-09-05 11:20

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  9. (Xinhua) For the first time on record, a lung from a genetically modified pig has been successfully transplanted into a human body, Chinese scientists announced in a study published in Nature.  

    "Lungs are complex organs to transplant, but the surgery is a step towards clinical trials," Nature reported Tuesday.  

    The recipient, a 39-year-old man in China who was brain dead, received the lung that had undergone six genetic modifications to improve compatibility with humans. The organ remained viable and functioning for nine days in his body with no signs of hyperacute rejection or infection.

    He Jianxing, corresponding author of the study, told Xinhua that with growing global demand for organ transplants, xenotransplantation is considered a promising solution to the shortage of donors. He said the achievement marked a vital step forward in lung xenotransplantation.  

    "This study marks a milestone in translational medicine," said Beatriz Dominguez-Gil, director of the National Transplant Organization.  

    At least half a dozen people in China and the United States have so far received genome-edited pig organs, including hearts, kidneys, livers, and a thymus.  

    Dominguez-Gil highlighted the significance of the breakthrough, noting that lungs are especially difficult to transplant due to their delicate physiological balance. They receive a very high blood flow and are constantly exposed to ambient air, making them particularly vulnerable.

    "Lungs are the most difficult organ to transplant," said Muhammad Mohiuddin, a surgeon and researcher at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore, who in 2022 led the first pig-heart transplant into a living person.  

    "I applaud their effort," he was quoted by Nature as saying. "It's a first step" toward lung xenotransplantation - the use of animal organs in humans. 

    Source: Xinhua 2025-08-27 05:54:45

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  10. (Xinhua) China launched a new group of remote sensing satellites from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province on Sunday.  

    The satellites of the Yaogan-40 03 group were launched at 12:34 a.m. (Beijing Time) aboard a modified Long March-6 carrier rocket, and they entered the preset orbits successfully.  

    They will be used to carry out electromagnetic environment detection and related technical tests.  

    The launch marked the 593rd mission of the Long March carrier rockets.

    Source: Xinhua  2025-09-07 01:23:00

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