24 h. ago More military technologies targeted for civilian sector to boost economy

China will strengthen innovation by developing high-tech industries with military technologies to boost military-civil integration, a move that aims to cultivate new growth drivers and boost the economy, said a recent State Council guideline.

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5 d. ago Last frontier: Nepal slashes pricey permit but will it boost tourism, economy?

Nepal is preparing to open one of its last untouched frontiers for foreigners by slashing the costly permit to enter Upper Mustang, a rugged plateau of ochre cliffs, hidden valleys and centuries-old Buddhist heritage. The government has announced plans to replace the flat US$500 charge for a 10-day stay with a daily US$50 rate, a shift that tourism entrepreneurs believe will make the destination more accessible and help drive the local economy. “We have been lobbying to reduce the permit fee for...

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5 d. ago Uptick in China’s bitcoin mining prompts debate on tapping energy surplus

A mild uptick in bitcoin mining in China has prompted calls for Beijing to loosen its restrictions and let the power-hungry industry tap into the country’s oversupply of energy, but experts said the likelihood of China ending its mining ban was low. China’s bitcoin mining market share by hash rate rose from 13.75 per cent in the first quarter of 2025 to 14.06 per cent in the current quarter, making it the third largest bitcoin mining country behind the US and Russia, according to Hashrate Index,...

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8 d. ago China tech giants move AI training offshore to tap Nvidia chips

China tech giants move AI training offshore to tap Nvidia chips  https-//www.semafor.com

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8 d. ago China’s tech giants move AI model training overseas to tap Nvidia chips, FT reports By Reuters

China’s tech giants move AI model training overseas to tap Nvidia chips, FT reports By Reuters  Investing.com

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8 d. ago China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to tap Nvidia chips, FT reports

China's tech giants move AI model training overseas to tap Nvidia chips, FT reports  Reuters

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1 week ago China ready to cooperate with Malaysia to tap AI, new energy, digital economy: Top diplomat

China ready to cooperate with Malaysia to tap AI, new energy, digital economy: Top diplomat  Anadolu Ajansı

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1 week ago Iowa economist: China’s purchases boost markets, but major soybean gap remains

Iowa economist: China’s purchases boost markets, but major soybean gap remains  KCCI

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2 w. ago Xi taps Hu Yaobang’s legacy to rally Communist Party to ‘crack hard nuts’

Chinese President Xi Jinping has paid tribute to late reformist leader Hu Yaobang by urging today’s Communist Party cadres to follow in his footsteps to tackle the country’s tough issues. At the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday, Xi said that opening up and reform were the “magical instruments” of China’s modernisation but the party still had to “crack the hard nuts” to counter challenges and to improve governance. He issued the call at a symposium to mark the 110th anniversary of...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong to set up firm to speed up San Tin Technopole, boost I&T industry

Hong Kong authorities will take the lead by setting up a company to drive the development of a new innovation hub near the border, with the base focusing on prototyping, pilot production and small-scale manufacturing as strategic bets for the future. Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said on Thursday that the San Tin Technopole would serve as a base for advanced manufacturing and strategic IT industries, attracting global resources and talent under a market-led...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong banks on influencer Khaby Lame’s global fame to boost tourist numbers

The Hong Kong Tourism Board has leveraged the fame of hundreds of influencers, including Khaby Lame or “Speechless Brother”, the most-followed creator on short-video platform TikTok, to attract more tourists to the city. The board announced on Tuesday that the visit of the Senegalese-Italian had “allowed his global fans to see a different side of Hong Kong”. Lame’s visit formed part of a wider campaign aimed at boosting the city’s appeal to international travellers. According to the HKTB, more...

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2 w. ago The direct price war in China's EV sector has tapered off: Macquarie Capital

The direct price war in China's EV sector has tapered off: Macquarie Capital  MSN

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2 w. ago [News] Memory Crunch Hits China: Xiaomi, Huawei Reportedly Tap Domestic Suppliers

[News] Memory Crunch Hits China: Xiaomi, Huawei Reportedly Tap Domestic Suppliers  TrendForce

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2 w. ago AI puts wind in the sales of Singles’ Day as Alibaba and JD.com hit retail records

China’s e-commerce giants Alibaba Group Holding and JD.com reported record-breaking sales for the Singles’ Day online shopping festival, as the companies looked to artificial intelligence to help boost sales and traffic amid a sluggish economy. During the event, which ran for almost a month from mid-October, Alibaba’s online retail platforms Taobao and Tmall saw more than 34,000 brands double their sales from a year ago, the company said on Saturday. More than 18,000 brands recorded sales growth...

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3 w. ago GM taps Cadillac vice president John Roth to lead China operations

GM taps Cadillac vice president John Roth to lead China operations  Automotive News

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3 w. ago China pledges cooperation with Spain to tap Latin American markets

China pledges cooperation with Spain to tap Latin American markets  TRT World

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3 w. ago China woos Northern Ireland with promises to boost investment, trade

China launched a charm offensive at a new Northern Ireland trade forum on Monday, as Beijing’s chief diplomat to the United Kingdom promised fresh investment and opportunities to tap the vast consumer market of the world’s second-largest economy. The efforts come as China’s widening trade surpluses face rising criticism and scrutiny from European countries – including the UK – amid mounting trade tensions between China and the West. “China is Northern Ireland’s second-largest source of imports...

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3 w. ago From rail to nuclear power, China taps private capital to fund major projects

China has unveiled new measures designed to channel private capital into traditionally state-funded infrastructure projects, as Beijing steps up efforts to reduce investment restrictions and bolster the private economy. The 13-point document released on Monday by China’s cabinet, the State Council, includes measures to encourage private investment in major projects in a range of sectors – from power generation to transport. Any project in areas including rail, nuclear power, hydropower, oil and...

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3 w. ago China taps potential of new tech application scenarios to boost economic growth

China taps potential of new tech application scenarios to boost economic growth  Big News Network.com

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3 w. ago Prabowo’s popularity holds steady, but can he boost Indonesia’s economy?

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s public approval rating is steady at 78 per cent a year after he took office, a survey showed on Saturday, despite a challenging first year in office marked by deadly student protests. Prabowo’s approval is little changed from 80.9 per cent in the previous poll, released in January. He took office in October last year after sweeping a general election, but his government has had to deal with a number of economic and social challenges, including the protests...

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