(China Daily) The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, China's top industry regulator, said it is drafting plans to deepen the implementation of its "AI plus manufacturing" initiative, as the world's largest manufacturing powerhouse aims to fully leverage artificial intelligence to upgrade its sprawling industrial economy.  

The plan was unveiled in a signed article by MIIT Minister Li Lecheng in the Dangjian magazine published on Monday, which outlined China's strategic direction for technological development and industrial transformation.  

Li said China will establish a comprehensive policy framework to support the application of AI, including the forthcoming issuance of implementation guidelines for the "AI + Manufacturing" plan.

(China Daily) In less than two months, China has fully allocated a new 500-billion-yuan ($70.3 billion) policy-based financial instrument to propel mainly tech-driven projects and urban renewal programs, which analysts see as a strategic shift from traditional infrastructure spending toward a new paradigm focusing on innovation and emerging industries to foster new drivers of growth.

(China Daily) The next two or three years will be key in bolstering the application of artificial intelligence technology in terminal devices, which will drive upgrades and represent a significant opportunity for both vendors and application developers, experts said.  

By automating routine tasks and unlocking new efficiencies, AI will have profound economic consequences by reshaping industries, creating new markets and altering the competitive landscape, they added.

Seres Group Co, maker of China’s best-selling luxury vehicle, fell on its Hong Kong Special Administrative Region trading debut after raising HK$14.3 billion ($1.8 billion) during its public offering and adding to the city’s banner year for new listings.  

The electric vehicle partner of Huawei Technologies Co declined 2 percent to HK$128.90 a share on Wednesday amid a down day globally for stocks. During the listing, the stock was priced at the high end of the marketed range.

(Xinhua) The return of China's Shenzhou-20 crewed spaceship, originally scheduled for Wednesday, will be postponed due to a suspected impact from tiny space debris, the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) announced.  

The impact analysis and risk assessment are under way, the CMSA said.  

The decision to delay the return aims to ensure the astronauts' safety and mission success, the agency said.

(China Daily) China has urged the Netherlands to act responsibly in resolving the issue concerning Nexperia, a Chinese-owned semiconductor company based in the Netherlands, emphasizing the importance of preserving both bilateral and China-EU economic ties, as well as ensuring the stability and security of global industrial and supply chains, according to China's Ministry of Commerce.

(China Daily) China's Geely and French carmaker Renault Group have signed definitive agreements expanding their strategic partnership to Brazil, marking a new phase in the two automakers' global cooperation on electrification and emerging markets. 

Under the deal, Geely will acquire a 26.4 percent stake in Renault's Brazilian subsidiary, while Renault retains majority ownership and will continue to consolidate the business in its accounts.

(Xinhua) The share of Chinese brands reached 82.1 percent of all electric car sales in Israel in the first ten months of 2025, according to figures issued by the Israel Vehicle Importers Association on Sunday.  

The data showed that between January and October, 43,177 electric cars manufactured by Chinese automakers were sold in Israel, out of a total of 52,612 during the period.

(China Daily) Chinese automobile companies are showcasing new energy vehicle models and latest technologies at the ongoing Japan Mobility Show, aiming to enter what has long been considered a "relatively closed "automotive market.  

The show, which began in Tokyo on Thursday, saw participation from 500 companies with most being domestic. Chinese NEV giant BYD has garnered attention by unveiling the Racco, a pure electric K-Car model specifically designed for the Japanese market.

(Xinhua) China's electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure continued its rapid expansion in the first three quarters of this year, with the total number of facilities in the country surging 54.5 percent year on year to 18.06 million units by the end of September, according to official data released on Friday.
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