Banks find natural ally in AI models
(China Daily) China's listed banks are ramping up the adoption of artificial intelligence, accelerating deployments in the first half as they seek to boost efficiency, enhance customer experience and unlock new growth, with experts saying large AI models are shifting from tools of productivity to en
China unveils rules for 11th round of natl centralized drug procurement
(China Daily) The National Healthcare Security Administration on Saturday released the rules for the 11th round of its national drug centralized procurement program, focusing on ensuring clinical supply, guaranteeing drug quality and countering market involution.
China announces probe into e-commerce firm
(China Daily) China's top market regulator said on Friday that it has opened an investigation into Chengdu Kuaigou Technology Co, the e-commerce subsidiary of Kuaishou, for suspected violations of the country's e-commerce law.
Shanghai hosts innovation forum on quantum AI
(China Daily) Focusing on AI quantum and quantum intelligence, a forum drew experts from home and abroad to discuss pressing scientific challenges and emerging opportunities in the field of quantum artificial intelligence, as well as to explore future industrial applications in Shanghai's Zhangjiang
AI powering China's industrial evolution
(China Daily) At a textile mill in Suzhou, Jiangsu province, the rhythmic clatter of looms is now harmonized with a new sound: the silent, rapid-fire calculations of artificial intelligence.
"AI Plus" injects new vitality into China's high-quality growth
(Xinhua) Across China's steel industry, once noisy furnace floors are giving way to intelligent systems where control centers analyze vast streams of production data in real time, artificial intelligence (AI) adjusts furnace temperatures dynamically, and robots spot defects with greater accuracy.
Biotech firm unveils AI-powered delivery tech
(China Daily) Beijing-based biotech unicorn METiS TechBio has rolled out what it calls the world's first AI-powered nano-delivery platform, NanoForge, which could reshape the way medicines are developed and delivered, paving the way for reprogrammable drugs.
Chinese researchers develop 'nano-tagging tool' for cancer immunotherapy
(Xinhua) In cancer immunotherapy, immune cells inside the body need to receive strong and enough "signals" to attack cancer cells. However, cancer cells are adept at disguising themselves, with very sparse natural signals on their surfaces.
HK pitches itself as assembly base for mainland EV makers
(China Daily) Hong Kong is in talks with several Chinese electric-vehicle makers to establish local EV manufacturing, according to people familiar with the matter, as the financial hub looks to advanced industries to diversify its ailing economy.
Robots entering Chinese homes
(China Daily) During the World Smart Industry Expo 2025, crowds of visitors gathered at the booth of Agile Robots to watch a robotic arm move precisely over a participant's waist.
Cainiao expands global delivery service footprint
(China Daily) Cainiao Group, the logistics arm of Chinese tech heavyweight Alibaba Group Holding Ltd, has announced the expansion of its global five-day delivery service to six new key markets in Europe and Asia.
China sets 2025 auto sales target at 32.3 mln units
(Xinhua) China has unveiled a two-year work plan to stabilize auto sector growth, targeting sales of approximately 32.3 million vehicles in 2025, up around 3 percent year on year.
China issues first standard for medical devices based on BCI technology
(China Daily) The National Medical Products Administration said on Monday that it has recently released China's first standard for brain-computer interface medical devices, paving the way for high-quality growth of the industry.
Cybersecurity key to safeguarding mega events, says HK tech chief
(China Daily) Hong Kong’s tech chief Sun Dong on Friday highlighted the importance of cybersecurity as the city gears up for large-scale events like the National Games and the Legislative Council election this year.
China's open-source model DeepSeek unveils AI black box, promotes transparency
(Xinhua) DeepSeek, China's open-source large language model, was featured on the cover of a leading peer-reviewed journal on Wednesday, highlighting its reasoning pipeline and marking a step toward greater transparency in artificial intelligence (AI).
Shanghai Belling sees rapid growth as research investments pay dividends
(China Daily) During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, integrated circuit company Shanghai Belling Corp Ltd became the world's largest provider for electric energy metering chips in comprehensive gauges.
iPhone 17 series draw crowds in China
(China Daily) Apple's flagship store on Nanjing East Road in Shanghai drew enthusiastic crowds early Friday morning as the iPhone 17 series officially went on sale in China.
China urges EU to avoid weaponizing tariffs
(China Daily) Beijing has called on Brussels to abandon the weaponization of tariffs and provide a truly level playing field for Chinese electric vehicle makers, while also welcoming European automakers into China, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.