6 h. ago Hilton to launch new brands in China as it seeks to expand presence to more than 300 cities

Global hotel chain operator Hilton plans to introduce new brands to mainland China, aiming to meet evolving lifestyle demands amid its rapid expansion in the world’s second-largest economy. Qian Jin, president of Hilton Greater China and Mongolia, said in an interview this week that the US hospitality group remained bullish on the mainland’s market, where Gen Z consumers and millennials’ pursuit of cultural and personal enrichment created a new growth engine for international hotel brands. “From...

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6 h. ago Hilton to launch new brands in China, eyes presence in 320 cities

Global hotel chain operator Hilton plans to introduce new brands to mainland China, aiming to meet evolving lifestyle demands amid its rapid expansion in the world’s second-largest economy. Qian Jin, president of Hilton Greater China and Mongolia, said in an interview this week that the US hospitality group remained bullish on the mainland’s market, where Gen Z consumers and millennials’ pursuit of cultural and personal enrichment created a new growth engine for international hotel brands. “From...

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6 h. ago Hilton to prioritise luxury in China, eyes presence in 320 destinations

Global hotel chain operator Hilton plans to double down on brands that can meet evolving lifestyle demands and offer luxury experiences in mainland China, reinforcing its rapid expansion in the world’s second-largest economy. Qian Jin, president of Hilton Greater China and Mongolia, said in an interview this week that the US hospitality group remained bullish on the mainland’s market, where Gen Z consumers and millennials’ pursuit of cultural and personal enrichment created a new growth engine...

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20 h. ago China's reusable rocket near launch after successful static fire test

China's reusable rocket near launch after successful static fire test  Interesting Engineering

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21 h. ago China: Updated Online Visa Application System for U.S. Applicants Launched

China: Updated Online Visa Application System for U.S. Applicants Launched  Fragomen

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33 h. ago 'We believe China will continue to export': Swissport launches new Shanghai cargo terminal

'We believe China will continue to export': Swissport launches new Shanghai cargo terminal  CNBC

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67 h. ago Apple CEO Tim Cook pushes AI system launch in China after iPhone Air release

Apple CEO Tim Cook is looking forward to launching the company’s artificial intelligence system in China, following the successful effort to release the iPhone Air in the vast market. Capping his six-day visit to the country last week, Cook said at an event in Shanghai on Saturday that AI was “making a difference in people’s lives” and that Apple was “working on getting [Apple Intelligence] into China right now”. No timeline was provided. Apple Intelligence – a built-in AI feature of the...

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3 d. ago China resumes launches for Thousand Sails constellation, CAS Space launches new international payload

China resumes launches for Thousand Sails constellation, CAS Space launches new international payload  SpaceNews

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4 d. ago They’re training AI on nuclear trauma, war zones and teeth launched into space

They’re training AI on nuclear trauma, war zones and teeth launched into space  South China Morning Post

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5 d. ago China launches internet satellites on 600th mission of Long March rocket (video)

China launches internet satellites on 600th mission of Long March rocket (video)  Space

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5 d. ago Rocket Report: China launches with no advance warning; Europe’s drone ship

Rocket Report: China launches with no advance warning; Europe’s drone ship  Ars Technica

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6 d. ago China’s double threat: Shanghai sinks as sea level rises fastest in 4,000 years

Shanghai is sinking while the world’s sea levels are rising fast – the fastest in 4,000 years – possibly threatening the Chinese financial hub and the global supply chain, scientists warn in a new study. China faces a double threat from rising seas, according to the multinational team, as many of its largest and most economically important cities are concentrated in delta regions – flat lands close to water that were ideal for urban development but remain extremely vulnerable to...

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6 d. ago Xinhua News | China Southern Airlines launches direct air route between Beijing, Doha

Xinhua News | China Southern Airlines launches direct air route between Beijing, Doha  Xinhua

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6 d. ago Apple’s iPhone Air sells out in China after CEO Tim Cook’s visit

Apple’s iPhone Air sold out within minutes of its launch in China on Friday, underscoring the device’s popularity among Chinese consumers despite competition from Android devices. The strong sales followed CEO Tim Cook’s visit this week to promote the product in the world’s largest smartphone market amid ongoing geopolitical tensions between China and the US. As chairman of an advisory body at Tsinghua University’s management school, Cook also met Vice-Premier He Lifeng on Thursday. Pre-sales...

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6 d. ago China launches 12th group of Guowang broadband satellites as rocket milestone highlights accelerating launch rate

China launches 12th group of Guowang broadband satellites as rocket milestone highlights accelerating launch rate  SpaceNews

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8 d. ago Swedish truckmaker Scania launches new China manufacturing hub

Swedish truckmaker Scania launches new China manufacturing hub  Reuters

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8 d. ago Apple CEO Tim Cook’s latest China visit boosts promotion for the iPhone Air

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s latest visit to China this year turned out to herald the launch of the iPhone Air on the mainland, as the country’s three major telecommunications network operators start commercial trials of the eSIM function on smartphones. China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom each confirmed on Monday that the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology approved the eSIM trials, as Cook later that evening joined Apple’s live streaming session on ByteDance-owned platform Douyin...

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8 d. ago EU urged to ‘flex its muscles’ over China’s latest rare earth export curbs

European Union ministers have urged Brussels to take a “tough” response to China’s latest restrictions on rare earth exports. EU Trade Commissioner Maros Sefcovic said on Tuesday that he had requested a call with Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao to discuss the “unjustified” measures. He added that he had received “a lot of concerned calls from European industry, especially car companies”. Last week, Beijing announced further controls that meant products with small traces of rare earths...

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8 d. ago Space Pioneer raises $350 million as China’s commercial launch boom accelerates

Space Pioneer raises $350 million as China’s commercial launch boom accelerates  SpaceNews

Economics

8 d. ago Nasdaq futures tumble 1.3% premarket as China launches fresh shipping ban, 'signaling it will hit third

Nasdaq futures tumble 1.3% premarket as China launches fresh shipping ban, 'signaling it will hit third-country firms that help Washington'  Fortune

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