COP28 anticipated to bring a deal that will make a real difference

International delegates are gathering in Dubai to find a deal that will make a real difference in tackling the planet's climate issues at the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP28) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Anticipation is high for COP28, with over 70,000 delegates, including representatives from […]

Complementarity outweighs competition in strengthening Chinese, Indian semiconductor industries

While India's semiconductor sector is on an upward trajectory, bolstered by preferential government policies and efforts to boost investment, some Western media outlets have once again hyped up the issue of China-India "competition."  The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an article on Saturday under a headline: "How China Could Swamp India's Chip Ambitions." Its narrative […]

CPPCC members highlight tech innovation, seed revitalization to ensure food security as China eyes more than 650m-ton grain output in 2024

Food security is one of the core issues being discussed during the annual two sessions in China, with political advisors in the agriculture sector emphasizing the need for technology innovation and seed revitalization to ensure stable food supplies. In 2024, China's target for grain production is more than 1.3 trillion jin (650 million tons) according […]

China Eastern Airlines to operate more C919 planes, other domestically made aircraft: general manager

Li Yangmin, a member of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) and the general manager of China Eastern Airlines, proposed to scale up operation of domestically manufactured civilian aircraft while phasing in an operational coordination mechanism. Li said that large-scale commercial operation of home-developed aircraft is still in its nascent stage, and it is […]

US students revisit ping-pong diplomacy in Shanghai

At the ping-pong table, US player Margaux Reppert asked her Chinese partner Liu Wanying about receiving skills before their doubles match began. Liu answered Reppert’s questions in detail and gave her encouragement. The two 20-year-olds had relaxed and friendly smiles on their faces. It’s hard to imagine that they had only met the night before. […]

Hong Kong to seek central government support on data use: financial secretary

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) will seek further support from the central government for expanding the scale of data coming to the city, which will drive the development of the city's artificial intelligence (AI), big data and healthcare sectors, and enhance the city's appeal for tech firms, Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan […]

Beijing suspends operations in mountainous scenic areas amid orange alert for blizzards

Beijing has decided to suspend operations in mountainous scenic areas, in addition to outdoor large-scale amusement facilities in non-mountainous scenic areas, according to media reports on Wednesday, after the capital city issued an orange alert for blizzards on Tuesday night. According to the weather forecast, the city is expected to see heavy snow from Wednesday […]

China introduces four-tier classification for possible data security incidents

China has introduced a four-tier classification mechanism in a draft regulation to address possible data security incidents. Industry observers believe the draft highlights the country's comprehensive security strategy, focusing on promoting industry development and the bottom line of ensuring security. The draft - released by Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) on Friday - […]