An exhibition featuring the works of renowned French painter Claude Monet has opened at the Guiyang International Fashion Release Center in Guiyang, the capital of Southwest China’s Guizhou province. Monet, a key figure in the Impressionist movement, left behind over 500 sketches and more than 2,000 oil paintings during his prolific career. The exhibition, brings...
Shenzhen Seminar Helps Expats Navigate Banking Challenges Shenzhen, June 25, 2024 – A seminar aimed at addressing common banking challenges faced by Shenzhen’s foreign residents was held yesterday at the Shekou Foreign Legal Assistance Center in Nanshan District. This event is part of the center’s “One Month, One Topic” seminar series, designed to help expats...
Shenzhen, June 25, 2024 – The south gate wall of Dapeng Fortress, a Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) walled village in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong Province, recently collapsed due to continuous heavy rain, according to an announcement by the general office of the site in the city’s Dapeng New District. The collapse, which occurred on Saturday, was...
Paris, June 25, 2024 – Beloved Chinese characters like Fan Xian from Joy of Life, Ye Xiu from The King’s Avatar, and Klein Moretti from Lord of Mysteries are set to undergo a stunning transformation and become part of a range of derivative products, including trading cards, under the new Yuewen IP in Paris Initiative....
Bangkok, June 22, 2024 – BYD celebrated a significant milestone with the opening of its 108th store in Thailand, marking its 300th in the Asia-Pacific region. This expansion underscores BYD’s commitment to the Thai market and highlights the growing influence of Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) in the region. Ke Yubin, Assistant General Manager of BYD...
China is poised to implement stricter measures in response to a rise in juvenile crime. As part of China’s Stricter Penalties for Violent Juvenile Crimes, a draft amendment to the Criminal Law, currently under review by the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, proposes a two-pronged approach: lowering the age of criminal responsibility and expanding...
Xiaomi’s Revenue Growth and Smartphone Sales exceeded expectations with a 27% year-over-year increase in the first quarter of 2024, driven by a 33% jump in smartphone sales, reflecting a global recovery in handset shipments. The company’s total revenue reached 75.5 billion yuan (US$10.5 billion) during the quarter, exceeding the 73.5 billion yuan analysts had anticipated....
Chinese chipmaker SMIC has achieved a significant milestone, ranking as the world’s third-largest foundry by sales in the first quarter of 2024. SMIC Achieves Milestone as World’s Third-Largest Foundry against the backdrop of ongoing US trade restrictions. The Shanghai-based company captured 6% of the global chip foundry market share according to a report by tech research firm Counterpoint. Industry leaders TSMC of Taiwan and...
A significant breakthrough in battery technology has emerged from China. Scientists have unveiled a water-based battery with nearly double the energy density of lithium-ion batteries. This innovation, detailed in a recent study in Nature Energy, could revolutionize the electric vehicle industry. It may also expand applications for large-scale energy storage. The challenge of battery safety...
Li Jing’s story reflects a growing trend in China’s tech industry. Once a dedicated employee at a major tech firm, she worked long hours six days a week. Li eventually reached her limit. After a grueling period working until 11pm every night, she fainted at the office. This shift in China’s tech industry is driving...