China’s AI Sector Grapples with Monetization Amidst Lower Costs and Shifting Market Dynamics

The 23rd UBS Securities A-Share Seminar, held online on September 1st, brought into sharp focus a pivotal question for China’s rapidly evolving artificial intelligence sector: can the undeniable progress in…

Himalayan Mudslide Devastates Communities, Raising Urgent Climate Change Alarms

More than a thousand people are missing and hundreds found dead after a massive mudslide ripped through a valley in the Himalayas at the China-Nepal border, devastating communities in Tibet…

Zhu Rongji, Architect of China’s Economic Transformation, Dies at 97

Zhu Rongji, the former Premier of China whose bold free-market policies and far-reaching economic reforms reshaped the nation’s trajectory, passed away on Wednesday at the age of 97 in Beijing…

Beijing’s Haidian district halts removal of building signs

Beijing’s Haidian district, a prominent hub for technology and education, has temporarily suspended its aggressive campaign to remove commercial signs and billboards from buildings, citing immediate concerns over worker safety…

Hong Kong Cedes Global IPO Leadership in 2017 Amid Pivotal Shift Towards "New Economy" Listings, Shanghai and New York Ascend.

After a formidable two-year reign at the apex of the global initial public offering (IPO) market, Hong Kong is set to relinquish its much-coveted title as the world’s leading venue…

China Launches Algeria’s First Communications Satellite, Marking Milestone in Space Cooperation

The successful launch of Algeria’s first communications satellite, Alcomsat-1, aboard a Chinese Long March 3B carrier rocket on Monday, signifies a pivotal moment in Sino-Algerian relations and a significant advancement…

Founder of China’s disgraced property giant jailed for life, as firm fined over US$2 billion

In a landmark decision that underscores Beijing’s resolute stance on corporate accountability and financial stability, China’s judicial system has delivered a life sentence to Xu Jiayin, the charismatic founder of…

China Releases Draft Law on Countering Cyberviolence to Strengthen Legal Framework Against Online Harassment

The People’s Republic of China has taken a definitive step toward codifying its response to digital harassment with the release of the draft Law on Countering Cyberviolence. This legislative milestone…

Manus Resumes Independent Operations Under Original Founding Team Following Collapse of Reported $2 Billion Meta Acquisition Deal

Manus, a prominent artificial intelligence startup, has officially resumed independent operations under the stewardship of its original founding team, marking a significant turn of events after a proposed acquisition by…

The Global Automotive Race to Zero-Emission Vehicles Reveals Stark Divergences in Strategy and Performance

The worldwide transition toward zero-emission transportation is gaining momentum, but the pace at which automotive manufacturers are embracing this seismic shift varies dramatically, creating distinct winners and losers in the…