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China’s new leadership line-up could be finalised by the end of September, if officials follow a similar timetable to the last congress. But don’t expect any straw polls – or to find out who made the cut until the final day.
A successful expedition to remeasure the world’s tallest summit is the latest step in China’s growing contribution to science.
Bad Chinese emperors spent their time indulging themselves in palaces while neglecting state affairs. Good emperors lost sleep as they tirelessly administered the state and worried about the welfare of their subjects. Some famously travelled incognito to see for themselves how their people really lived and what hardships they suffered.
- Premier Li Qiang meets with experts at symposium as Beijing continues trying to shore up investor confidence and boost consumption
- Meeting comes as State Council has initiated a mechanism to ensure regular dialogues with private and foreign investors
Ernie Bot performs better in a series of tasks than competing services from Alibaba, iFlyTek and SenseTime, according to Xinhua Institute.
Politburo recently concluded that China must ‘pay attention to the development of AGI’ but also ‘take risk prevention into account’.
The criteria include being 68 or younger and having more than five years of experience in ministerial or provincial leadership roles, according to state media in rare disclosure about nomination and promotion rules.
Fu Hua says ‘primary political task’ is to propagate Xi Jinping’s political thoughts and party control of the internet.
Xi visited Wuhan Huagong Laser Engineering’s manufacturing lines for laser cutting equipment, used in the semiconductor, consumer electronics and autos industries.
The International Monetary Fund has cut China’s economic growth forecast from 4.8 per cent to 4.4 per cent, amid intense efforts by state media to play down concerns about the country’s slowing growth outlook.
The provincial broadcaster’s foray into NFTs comes months after state-owned Xinhua announced the country’s first ‘news digital collectibles’.
State-run Xinhua’s NFT-backed package of digital collectibles consists of 110,001 copies of selected news photos, which will be available through its app on Christmas Eve.
The accusation by Xinhua highlights China’s concerns about being behind in the development of its semiconductor industry.
Economic uncertainties and diminishing GDP growth also prompt high-level warnings on financial risks, while Beijing is considering various tools and channels to help struggling private businesses.
China’s gaming industry needs to be taxed just any other traditional industry, according to an op-ed from one of the country’s influential state newspapers, joining the growing debate on how video games should be viewed and regulated.
The report by the Economic Information Daily singled out Tencent and its popular video game Honour of Kings.
President Xi Jinping’s message comes as the central government has ramped up control over the countries’ millions of private firms, in an effort to exert greater state influence over economic development.
A woman has been detained after a public protest in the latest claim of a Tesla vehicle malfunctioning in China.
Online celebrities in China have been named and shamed by state media after videos of their excessive spending and consumption appeared.
Concerns of fairness and safety come amid rising incidents of violence and harassment in the US against Asians and Asian-Americans.
In an interview with Chinese state news agency Xinhua, the city’s chief executive targets areas analysts believe authorities partly blame for social unrest.
As Beijing comes under pressure from the West, president seeks to project image of calm, observer says.
The two sides are far apart on issues such as Hong Kong and Xinjiang, which Beijing insists is none of Washington’s business
As pet ownership has grown in China’s major cities a host of associated industries have sprung up to cater to almost any need — the latest is petting and feeding services.
Virtual 17 + 1 summit told that China will continue to push for more cooperation with the region.
Order to investigate use of personal and business loans comes amid growing fears of a house price bubble.
China’s second-largest food delivery company is promising safety upgrades after one driver died on the job and another set himself on fire, but gig workers say they want more.
Xinhua commentary claims last week’s chaos ‘tore down the beautiful disguise of American democracy’.
Vice-Premier Sun Chunlan also says vaccination of high-risk groups under emergency use scheme should be finished this year – but experimental drugs are still in clinical trials and efficacy data has yet to be released.
Popular user-made viral videos of a ridiculed martial arts personality can no longer be found on Bilibili and Weibo after China’s state media criticised companies for hyping him up for profit.
Promotions appear to be part of reactivated renewal plans, analyst says.
Senior propaganda official says country must ‘resolutely guard against digitalisation diluting the party’s leadership, resolutely prevent the risk of capital manipulating public opinion’.
