12 h. ago Xiaomi Gets Permit for L3 Autonomous Driving Testing in Beijing

Xiaomi Gets Permit for L3 Autonomous Driving Testing in Beijing  eletric-vehicles.com

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63 h. ago Xpeng CEO dismisses AI bubble fears, predicts robots will soon be affordable for households

He Xiaopeng, co-founder and CEO of Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng, is not concerned about a bubble in the artificial intelligence sector and believes autonomous cars will outperform human drivers sometime soon. Sharing his thoughts on Weibo, the billionaire entrepreneur tried to allay public concerns about an overheated AI industry, adding that he foresaw vast opportunities ahead. “Any technological revolution will inevitably see bubbles in some aspects during a certain period of...

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3 d. ago US reported to have seized Chinese cargo, Mexico stands by tariffs: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Testing the waters’? US reported to have seized Chinese cargo bound for Iran The reported US seizure of a ship allegedly carrying Chinese-made dual-use components to Iran might signal Washington was “testing the waters” on reviving an old tactic to pressure Beijing’s ties with its adversaries, but such moves risked breaching international law, analysts...

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3 d. ago Li Auto obtains L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Beijing, report says

Li Auto obtains L3 autonomous driving road test permits in Beijing, report says  CnEVPost

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4 d. ago Is US ‘testing the waters’ with reported seizure of Chinese cargo bound for Iran?

The reported US seizure of a ship allegedly carrying Chinese-made dual-use components to Iran might signal Washington was “testing the waters” on reviving an old tactic to pressure Beijing’s ties with its adversaries, but such moves risked breaching international law, analysts said. An American special operations team boarded a ship from China bound for Iran in the Indian Ocean near Sri Lanka last month, The Wall Street Journal reported last Friday. Citing sources, it said the operation aimed to...

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5 d. ago Reporter’s notebook: home test kit takes headache out of Beijing healthcare

When I woke up with a sore throat and fever in Beijing earlier this month, the last thing I wanted to do was go to a hospital. Even though the nearest public facility is just a 15-minute walk from my flat, I didn’t have the energy to leave my bed, let alone endure the long queues, crowds and cumbersome procedures that come with a hospital visit. In fact, I suspected I had contracted the virus that was causing my symptoms from a trip to that very hospital four days earlier, as it was the only...

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1 week ago Investors brace as Beijing’s policy huddle tests China’s stock rebound

Investors are gearing up for a key economic policy meeting to be attended by President Xi Jinping and other top leaders, looking for signals on whether the high-stakes gathering will inject fresh momentum into a stock rally that has already run hard this year. The annual Central Economic Work Conference – a year-end fixture that sets the tone for the following year’s macroeconomic agenda – is taking centre stage, with the market in need of new catalysts to extend a solid run this year. Investors...

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1 week ago Investors brace as Beijing’s policy huddle tests durability of China stock rebound

Investors are gearing up for a key economic policy meeting to be attended by President Xi Jinping and other top leaders, looking for signals on whether the high-stakes gathering will inject fresh momentum into a stock rally that has already run hard this year. The annual Central Economic Work Conference – a year-end fixture that sets the tone for the following year’s macroeconomic agenda – is taking centre stage, with the market in need of new catalysts to extend a solid run this year. Investors...

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2 w. ago Macron presses Xi to help end Ukraine war, testing Beijing's peace rhetoric against its war

Macron presses Xi to help end Ukraine war, testing Beijing's peace rhetoric against its war-enabling role  Euromaidan Press

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2 w. ago Despite Starmer’s ‘China threat’ rhetoric, Britain seeks tighter Beijing ties

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer called China a security threat this week, but analysts said the statement was motivated by domestic politics and did not negate London’s goal of deepening economic ties with Beijing. Meanwhile, disputes around a new Chinese embassy will continue to test this desire for stronger relations as the British leader plans a state visit. Starmer said on Monday that his government would focus on the relationship with China, which would help protect national interests,...

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2 w. ago Hong Kong fire draws public fury, and tests Beijing's grip on city

Hong Kong fire draws public fury, and tests Beijing's grip on city  NBC News

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2 w. ago Beijing testing centre warns of sham construction safety reports in Hong Kong

A testing centre in Beijing has questioned the veracity of a scaffolding net safety report for a renovation site in Hong Kong, and warned of fraudulent documents circulating in the market that falsely use the lab’s name. Early investigations by city authorities showed the nets used for renovations at Wang Fuk Court – the site of last week’s deadly fire that killed 159 – did not meet fire safety standards. But the National Quality Inspection and Testing Center for Labour Protective Equipment in...

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2 w. ago Safety alert on net certificates sparks renovation probe at 2 Hong Kong estates

Police have launched an investigation into renovation work under way at two housing estates in Hong Kong, following media reports that their scaffolding net safety certificates may have been falsified. Security chief Chris Tang Ping-keung said on Wednesday evening that an official police probe had been launched into renovation projects at Fung Wah Estate in Chai Wan and Fortress Garden in Fortress Hill. Both estates were found to be using scaffolding mesh obtained from the same Shandong...

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2 w. ago Anger over Hong Kong fire tests Beijing’s power ahead of elections

Anger over Hong Kong fire tests Beijing’s power ahead of elections  The Globe and Mail

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2 w. ago Deadly Hong Kong Fire is a Test of Beijing’s Rule in the City

Deadly Hong Kong Fire is a Test of Beijing’s Rule in the City  The New York Times

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3 w. ago Deadly Hong Kong blaze tests Beijing’s grip amid anger over safety and accountability

Deadly Hong Kong blaze tests Beijing’s grip amid anger over safety and accountability  Malay Mail

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3 w. ago Hong Kong Fire Poses a Political Test for Beijing’s Authority

Hong Kong Fire Poses a Political Test for Beijing’s Authority  Modern Diplomacy

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3 w. ago Overworked staff angry at China education tycoon’s anniversary letter from Antarctica

Chinese education giant New Oriental has ignited online controversy after its founder posted an internal message from his holiday in Antarctica while employees were reportedly frustrated with long working hours. The message from Yu Minhong, which was designed to mark the company’s 32nd anniversary, has been slammed as self-serving and tone deaf. New Oriental was founded in 1993 in Beijing and began as a provider of Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and Graduate Record Examinations...

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