Digital human technologies used for livestreaming sessions are displayed at the 4th China International Consumer Products Expo in Haikou, Hainan province, in April. LUO YUNFEI/CHINA NEWS SERVICE An artificial intelligence-powered digital doppelganger of Liu Qiangdong, Chinese e-commerce giant JD’s founder and chairman, appeared in two of the firm’s livestreaming rooms in April to promote a variety … Continue reading Virtual humans helping spur e-commerce
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Forum set to deepen BRI ties and promote infrastructure
The Digital Silk Road Development Forum of the World Internet Conference aims to build a platform for exchanges and cooperation among countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative, promote the construction of network infrastructure, reduce the digital divide and create a better digital future, according to a senior WIC official. “It is … Continue reading Forum set to deepen BRI ties and promote infrastructure
Upside seen to Alibaba’s scrapped Cainiao IPO
An employee arranges packages at a Cainiao storage facility in Yiwu, Zhejiang province, in July. [Photo/Xinhua] Alibaba Group Holding Ltd’s latest move to scrap a planned initial public offering for its unit Cainiao Smart Logistics Network will help strengthen synergy between its logistics services and e-commerce businesses and expand its presence in overseas markets by … Continue reading Upside seen to Alibaba’s scrapped Cainiao IPO