China is set to integrate emerging digital technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence into the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) industry over the next three to five years. This Digital TCM Integration initiative, therefore, aims to enhance the inheritance and innovation of TCM. By promoting the sharing, circulation, and reuse of TCM data, the initiative will...
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government joyfully announced the birth of panda twins early Thursday morning, marking a significant milestone for the city. The newborn pandas, a male and a female, are the offspring of Ying Ying and Le Le, giant pandas gifted to Hong Kong by the central government in 2007. These...
Liu Jingtao’s New York Exhibition Showcases Modern Chinese Art Liu Jingtao’s New York Exhibition has recently launched, featuring 17 of his artworks, and highlighting his expertise in Chinese landscapes, Tibetan Buddhist art, and fine-brush flower-and-bird paintings. The exhibition, which officially opened on August 15, 2024, at the Murray Hill Art Museum in Flushing, Queens, will continue...
Shanghai Free Trade Zone: A Decade of Innovation and Global Integration As the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone (Shanghai Free Trade Zone) celebrates its 11th anniversary, it continues to stand as a pivotal force in advancing China’s openness and institutional reforms. Established in 2013, this zone has emerged as a model for China’s global...
Archaeologists have recently made a significant discovery at the Ancient Guangzhou Archaeological Site, located in the Huangpu district of South China’s Guangdong Province. This site, dating back approximately 4,600 to 4,300 years, has yielded an impressive collection of 419 ruins and 341 artifacts, as reported by Xinhua News Agency. Key Findings Moreover, the Ancient Guangzhou...
China’s Center for Drug Evaluation of the National Medical Products Administration has recently approved a Phase-I clinical trial for a new mRNA tumor vaccine targeting Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) positive tumors. Developed independently by WestGene Biopharma, a Chengdu-based company, this vaccine represents a significant advancement in the field of tumor immunotherapy. Earlier this year, the mRNA...
Strengthening Hong Kong-Turkey Ties Through Increased Flights Turkey’s Consul General in Hong Kong, Kerim Sercan Evcin, has emphasized the potential for deepening ties between Hong Kong and Turkey by increasing the number of direct flights. He highlighted how enhancing connectivity between the two regions would not only strengthen bilateral relations but also reinforce Hong Kong’s...
Bridgewater’s Significant Reduction in Chinese Stock Holdings Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund, has made a substantial move by significantly reducing its exposure to US-listed Chinese stocks. Over the past two years, the hedge fund, founded by billionaire Ray Dalio, has cut its stakes in mainland Chinese companies by approximately 80%. This shift comes...
Mercedes-Benz China Investment has partnered with ByteDance‘s cloud services unit, Beijing Volcano Engine Technology, to advance AI-driven smart cockpits. The collaboration will explore cutting-edge technologies, including large language models (LLMs) and generative artificial intelligence (GAI). Together, they aim to push the boundaries of automotive innovation. Under the new agreement, the companies will enhance AI-driven smart...
China’s Olympic skiing champion Eileen Gu is facing significant backlash after a video surfaced showing her dancing closely with French swimmer Leon Marchand at a Paris nightclub. This controversy, which emerged as the Paris Olympics concluded, has intensified due to Marchand’s previous actions that angered Chinese netizens. Intimate Interaction Sparks Speculation In the video, Gu, who won...