Reporter’s log: Zhongguancun forum delivers a feast of innovation

At the 2024 Zhongguancun Forum, the scene was reminiscent of a science fiction movie. Imagine a robotic arm, elegantly peeling an eggshell in just three seconds—a task that may seem mundane, yet magically transformed simply by the use of cutting-edge technology. Zhongguancun, often hailed as China’s Silicon Valley, hosted a gathering that transcended the typical … Continue reading Reporter’s log: Zhongguancun forum delivers a feast of innovation

Perils of ignoring ICT developments in auto industry

  Visitors experience a smart cockpit of an Aito M9 vehicle at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition in Beijing, China, April 25, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] As a reporter who had been focusing on the information, communication and technology, or ICT, sector for about nine years, I never expected that one day I would write stories … Continue reading Perils of ignoring ICT developments in auto industry

Tech firms eye big footprint in vrooming NEV sector

Employees work at the assembly line of Xiaomi SU7 electric sedans in Beijing in March. HE GUANXIN/FOR CHINA DAILY Chinese technology companies are foraying into the new energy vehicle industry, believing that the smart driving functions of electric vehicles will be key to winning market competitions over the next decade. From supplying autonomous driving systems … Continue reading Tech firms eye big footprint in vrooming NEV sector

Chinese company breaks ground on Serbia’s National Stadium

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic addresses a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Serbia’s National Stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, on May 1, 2024. [Photo/Xinhua] BELGRADE — A groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of Serbia’s National Stadium by the Power Construction Corporation of China (PowerChina) took place here on Wednesday. The commencement ceremony was marked by embedding … Continue reading Chinese company breaks ground on Serbia’s National Stadium

Chinese oil company helps to nurture talent in Iraq

Iraqi oil production engineer Hadi Obaid Mery (left) makes a presentation to Hayyan Abdul-Ghani (center), Iraq’s Deputy Prime Minister for Energy Affairs and Minister of Oil, during Abdul-Ghani’s recent visit to the Ahdeb oilfield in Wasit province, Iraq. PHOTO/CHINA DAILY Sitting in his well-furnished home in Kut, in Iraq’s Wasit province, 41-year-old Iraqi oil production … Continue reading Chinese oil company helps to nurture talent in Iraq

Reliable electricity brings bright outlook to green tea fields

Staff members from the State Grid Zhucheng Power Supply Company at work in a tea field in Zhucheng, Shandong. GE YONGQING FOR CHINA DAILY With the warmth of spring comes the peak season for the production of new tea in North China. In the Zhucheng Green Tea production area, located in Taolin town, Zhucheng, Weifang, … Continue reading Reliable electricity brings bright outlook to green tea fields

State Grid Weihai Power Supply offers voluntary service to fishermen

Staff members from State Grid Weihai Power Supply Company provide service at a shipyard in Paotaidong village in Weihai, Shandong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The four-month off-season fishing in Weihai, Shandong province, provides a golden period for the reproduction of marine fish. It is also a cherished time for fishermen to rest and repair … Continue reading State Grid Weihai Power Supply offers voluntary service to fishermen

How a VPN Can Enhance Your Online Security on Facebook?

Why Do You Need a VPN for Facebook? Using a VPN primarily safeguards your online privacy, which is crucial whether you’re browsing Facebook or navigating other sites. It secures your online activities by encrypting your Internet traffic, thwarting malicious actors or eavesdroppers from monitoring your actions on Facebook, or even detecting your presence on the … Continue reading How a VPN Can Enhance Your Online Security on Facebook?

CATL unveils super-long range EV battery

A logo of CATL seen in Guangzhou, Guangdong province on Nov 24, 2023. [Photo/VCG] Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd, the world’s largest vehicle battery maker, unveiled its upgraded fast-charging, super-long range electric vehicle battery at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition on Thursday. The lithium iron phosphate battery (LFP), Shenxing Plus, is able to power … Continue reading CATL unveils super-long range EV battery

Porsche stays steadfast amid rise of startups

Detlev von Platen, a member of the executive board of Porsche for sales and marketing. [Photo/China Daily] Luxury is not something that comes quickly as it involves credibility, said a senior executive of German sports carmaker Porsche. “One word for defining luxury is credibility, which means ‘are you authentic to what you are saying’. This … Continue reading Porsche stays steadfast amid rise of startups