(China Daily) In the world of work, diligence never goes out of style — whether you are a hardworking human or a robot with a robust work ethic.  

UBTech Robotics Corp, a Shenzhen-based global leader in the production of humanoid robots, has secured the largest single order for humanoid robots to date, thanks to its newly launched robot that is capable of working 24 hours a day.  

The Hong Kong-listed company announced last week that it had signed a 250 million yuan ($35 million) contract with a well-known domestic company, which has chosen to remain anonymous.

The contract involves the procurement of embodied intelligent humanoid robot products and solutions, primarily featuring the Walker S2 model, which is equipped with an autonomous hot-swapping battery system.

(China Daily) China will roll out a three-month nationwide campaign to curb online misconduct in the auto industry, aiming to foster fairer competition in the country’s rapidly growing new energy vehicle (NEV) sector, according to a notice released on Wednesday by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.

(China Daily) BMW AG debuted the first production model of its "Neue Klasse "line, the electric iX3, on Friday, adding that the China-made version will be unveiled later this year.  

The Neue Klasse models are widely believed by company executives and analysts to defend the German carmaker's position in premium electrification, especially in China, the largest and most competitive NEV market in the world.

(Xinhua) Chinese online payment clearinghouse NetsUnion and card payment giant China UnionPay reported robust growth in online payments during July and August, a high season for tourism and consumption, central bank data showed Sunday.  

During the past two months, online payments via the two platforms hit 151.66 trillion yuan (about 21.34 trillion U.S. dollars), up 16.64 percent year on year, according to the People's Bank of China.

(Xinhua) China accounts for 43 percent of the total number of globally authorized nanotechnology patents over the last 25 years, ranking first in the world, said a white paper issued.  

Between 2000 and 2025, more than 1.07 million nanotechnology patents were granted globally, with China accounting for 464,000.

(China Daily) China plans to accelerate the development of emerging and future industries—including artificial intelligence and robotics—during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–30) while strengthening its competitive edge in information and communications technology, a senior industry official said on Saturday.

(China Daily) China is overhauling its pricing law after nearly three decades, a critical revision aimed at curbing cutthroat price wars, algorithm discrimination and other unfair market practices in the world's second-largest economy.  

The draft amendment to the pricing law has been jointly drawn up by the National Development and Reform Commission, the nation's top economic regulator, and the State Administration for Market Regulation, the nation's top market regulator.

(Xinhua) China will unveil an updated version of its artificial intelligence (AI) safety governance framework during a weeklong cyberspace security promotion campaign slated to take place from Sept. 15 to 21.  

An opening ceremony and a series of main events, including a high-level forum on cyberspace security technologies and an expo showcasing related products and services, will be held in Kunming, the capital of southwest China's Yunnan Province.

(China Daily) The nuclear facility operation department should take necessary measures to prevent attacks, intrusions, interference, and sabotage in cyberspace, making every effort to ensure the safety and stability of the equipment, according to a draft law.  

The draft atomic energy law was submitted on Monday to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature, for a third review.

(Xinhua) Chinese lawmakers began reviewing a draft amendment to the Cybersecurity Law to strengthen legal responsibilities.  

The draft was submitted on Monday to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the national legislature, for its first reading.
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