13 h. ago China pledges to build modern industrial system, advance tech self

China pledges to build modern industrial system, advance tech self-reliance in 2026-2030  Reuters

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13 h. ago China cautions against ‘raging storms’ as fourth plenum comes to a close

Beijing has pledged to make “notable progress in pursuing high-quality development” and “substantially improve” its capacity for technological self-reliance and innovation in the next five years, as the fourth plenum of the Communist Party’s Central Committee – where the country's political leadership deliberated on the next five-year plan – came to a close. China will make new breakthroughs in “further deepening reforms across the board” while continuing to improve people’s living standards,...

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6 d. ago Apple, Caught Between U.S. and China, Pledges Investment in Both

Apple, Caught Between U.S. and China, Pledges Investment in Both  The New York Times

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7 d. ago Tim Cook Pledges Increased Apple Investments in China Amid Tensions

Tim Cook Pledges Increased Apple Investments in China Amid Tensions  WebProNews

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8 d. ago During China visit, Tim Cook pledges further investments in the country

During China visit, Tim Cook pledges further investments in the country  9to5Mac

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8 d. ago Apple Stock Edges Up Premarket: CEO Tim Cook Pledges Investment In China During Beijing Visit

Apple Stock Edges Up Premarket: CEO Tim Cook Pledges Investment In China During Beijing Visit  Stocktwits

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8 d. ago Apple CEO Tim Cook pledges increased investment in China in meeting with MIIT

Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday committed the US tech company to increased investment in China, even as trade tensions intensify between the world’s two largest economies. Cook made the pledge in a meeting with Li Lecheng, who heads the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), in Beijing after the US executive spent two days in Shanghai during his second visit to China this year. The two sides “exchanged views on the development of Apple’s business in China and strengthening...

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8 d. ago Chinese premier stresses resilience in symposium with business leaders

Premier Li Qiang called on China’s companies to be resilient and reiterated a pledge to achieve the country’s annual economic goals at a symposium with business leaders, academics and other experts on Tuesday. “To accurately understand the current economic situation, one must take a broader perspective [it is necessary to] further strengthen confidence, face problems squarely and stay firmly committed to doing our work well,” Li was quoted as saying by state news agency Xinhua. The meeting,...

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9 d. ago Cancer drug specialist to set up HK$600 million production line in Hong Kong

A Hong Kong company specialised in producing drugs for cancer treatment has been granted financial support from the government to set up its production line in the city’s science park under a scheme to accelerate new industrialisation. Advanced Isotopes Technology Asia announced on Tuesday that it would invest HK$600 million (US$77.12 million) to set up three production lines at Tai Po InnoPark, under the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), with around HK$140 million...

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1 week ago China pledges US$110 million for women’s empowerment at Beijing global summit

Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged US$110 million for female empowerment worldwide as the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women got under way in Beijing on Monday. The two-day event co-hosted by China and UN Women commemorates the 30th anniversary of the landmark Fourth World Conference on Women in the Chinese capital. The 1995 conference, where 189 countries unanimously adopted the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, is widely regarded as a global turning point for gender...

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1 week ago China's Xi pledges US$110 million for women's empowerment as Beijing hosts global summit

China's Xi pledges US$110 million for women's empowerment as Beijing hosts global summit  Yahoo News Singapore

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1 week ago Shanghai to scrap all foreign investment limits on manufacturing

Mainland China’s commercial and financial hub Shanghai has pledged to remove all regulatory hurdles for foreign investors to set up manufacturing businesses, as authorities move to shore up confidence in the local and national economies despite rising US-China trade tensions. Mayor Gong Zheng said on Sunday that deepened reforms had been carried out to grant overseas companies in the fields of electric vehicles, value-added telecommunications services, biotechnology and hospitals full access to...

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1 week ago William Lai’s pledge to ‘help make America great again’ stirs debate in Taiwan

Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te’s pledge to support Washington’s re-industrialisation drive and “help make America great again” has reignited debate over how far Taipei should go in aligning with US objectives. Lawmakers, scholars and business leaders have warned that excessive reliance on Washington could hollow out Taiwan’s industrial base and weaken its geopolitical leverage, underscoring the Lai administration’s delicate balancing act in a shifting global order. Lai expressed support...

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1 week ago Chinese scientists seek ways to unlock AI’s power to tackle real world problems

As China rapidly advances in artificial intelligence to boost economic growth and transform industries, some scientists are working to unleash the technology’s potential to promote social good. Su Jionglong, deputy dean of the School of AI and Advanced Computing at Xian Jiaotong-Liverpool University, researches AI applications aimed at reducing discrimination, providing emotional support and making faster medical diagnoses. He said he was establishing a start-up with his students, who developed...

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1 week ago China issues new pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions — is it now a global leader in climate action?

China issues new pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions — is it now a global leader in climate action?  Live Science

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1 week ago China, North Korea pledge ‘dynamic development’ as Li Qiang, Kim Jong

Beijing is ready to deepen collaboration with Pyongyang to advance a “more just and equitable” international order, visiting Chinese Premier Li Qiang told North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as the two neighbours spotlighted their “unwavering” ties. It remains China’s “unwavering” policy to maintain, consolidate and develop the traditional friendship and cooperation with North Korea, Li said during the meeting on Thursday, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. Li – China’s No 2 official and...

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2 w. ago China pledges to rein in 'disorderly' pricing competition by companies

China pledges to rein in 'disorderly' pricing competition by companies  Reuters

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2 w. ago Transformation of China’s supersized market will suit Italian investors: Wang Yi

Beijing is committed to a “fair” playing field for Italian investors, top diplomat Wang Yi pledged in Rome on Wednesday, as he courted international support for China’s next five-year plan. Addressing a joint press conference with his Italian counterpart Antonio Tajani, the Chinese foreign minister also announced a further extension to Beijing’s unilateral visa-free entry policy for Italian citizens. In an apparent message to the European Union, Wang highlighted “mutual respect” as “the right...

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2 w. ago China, Italy reaffirm strong ties, pledge closer cooperation

China, Italy reaffirm strong ties, pledge closer cooperation  chinadailyasia.com

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2 w. ago What China’s landmark climate pledge means for the fight against global warming

What China’s landmark climate pledge means for the fight against global warming  The Christian Science Monitor

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