So is ‘test-driver of smart cars’, according to the country’s Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security
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Chinese authorities have granted foreign tourists visa-free access to tropical Hainan province for stays of up to six days
The most powerful storm to hit Taiwan in almost a decade, Typhoon Gaemi left at least three people dead and injured hundreds of others during its two-day thrashing of the island
In a bid to reduce its reliance on foreign tech, the Chinese government wants to encourage more foreign scientists to realise their ideas in China
A leading figure in the industry says China will start to overcome US technology restrictions in the next few years
Senior officials remain tight-lipped on specifics but are intent on boosting domestic demand, foreign trade and sustainable development
Faced with Western sanctions, China has invested heavily in smart computing and data centres, as well as its domestic semiconductor industry
The world’s second largest economy witnessed a GDP growth of 4.7 percent in the second quarter, a figure below forecasts of around 5.1 percent
Some analysts believe the surge may be due to buyers in the US and EU front-loading orders before new tariffs make some Chinese exports more expensive