Zhongguancun Technology Trade Fair seals deals across sectors

The 2024 Zhongguancun International Technology Trade Fair opens in Beijing on Thursday. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Eleven deals were signed at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Zhongguancun International Technology Trade Fair in Beijing on Thursday, marking a fruitful start to the global technology trading event. Of them, four technology transfer contracts were inked between … Continue reading Zhongguancun Technology Trade Fair seals deals across sectors

CATL launches battery with maximum range 1,000 km

A logo of CATL seen in Guangzhou, Guangdong province on Nov 24, 2023. [Photo/VCG] China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co (CATL) unveils the new passenger vehicle battery, “Shenxing Plus,” at the 2024 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, ThePaper reported on Thursday. The “Shenxing Plus” battery, based on lithium iron phosphate materials, boasts endurance mileage exceeding 1,000 kilometers, … Continue reading CATL launches battery with maximum range 1,000 km

Nike runs quickly to outpace industry in China

Nike showcases its latest pipeline of innovations, together with 40 world-class elite athletes, during an event in Paris in April. [PHOTO/CHINA DAILY] Global sportswear brand Nike is doubling down on the Chinese market by leveraging a responsive and localized creative platform as well as innovations centered on its patented Air technology. The initiative — to … Continue reading Nike runs quickly to outpace industry in China

AI-powered growth to further fuel digital marketing

Artificial intelligence technologies are expected to play a major role in today’s digital marketing landscape, said company executives. "AI will especially empower small and medium-sized enterprises, startups, and social media influencers and platforms to reduce marketing and customer acquisition costs, enhance brand communication efficiency, and upgrade the entire marketing industry with digital technology," said Huang … Continue reading AI-powered growth to further fuel digital marketing

Nike doubles down on hyper-localized innovations for China

Nike showcased its latest pipeline of innovations, together with 40 world-class elite athletes, including the sculpted Air unit in the new Pegasus Premium, during the “Nike On Air” event in Paris last week. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] Nike Inc, the leading global sportswear producer, is doubling down on the Chinese market by leveraging a fast-responsive … Continue reading Nike doubles down on hyper-localized innovations for China

Intelligent sensor tech firm to boost overseas presence

Guangzhou Asensing Technology Co Ltd. [Photo/Guangzhou Asensing Technology website] Guangzhou Asensing Technology Co Ltd, a company that specializes in high-precision positioning technology for autonomous vehicles, is ramping up efforts to expand its presence in overseas markets, including Europe, the United States and Japan, and bolster the intelligent driving industry, a senior company executive said. Germany, … Continue reading Intelligent sensor tech firm to boost overseas presence

Ernie Bot helps Baidu double down on AI push

Attendees learn about Baidu’s products at the Create 2024 Baidu AI Developer Conference held on Tuesday in Shenzhen, Guangdong province. PHOTO/CHINA DAILY Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc said on Tuesday its large language model and ChatGPT-like chatbot Ernie Bot has garnered more than 200 million users since its debut in March 2023. The company said … Continue reading Ernie Bot helps Baidu double down on AI push

Digital Silk Road contributes to sustainable, smart villages

As digital technology gradually integrates into various fields of economic and social development, the production and lifestyle as well as social governance methods of countries and regions involved in the Belt and Road Initiative are also constantly evolving. This is especially true for traditional rural areas, which are now encountering new development opportunities. Numerous countries … Continue reading Digital Silk Road contributes to sustainable, smart villages

International influencers impressed by technology empowered Xi’an

Actresses dressed in the military garb of the Tang Dynasty (618-907) patrol the Xi’an City Wall Scenic Area in Shaanxi province on Nov 28, 2023. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] On April 14, a group of international influencers continued their journey exploring the charms of Xi’an empowered by digital technologies, two days before the World Internet … Continue reading International influencers impressed by technology empowered Xi’an

Lithium battery factory to launch over 12th Energy Storage International Conference and Expo

Visitors check out a battery at a Contemporary Amperex Technology facility in Ningde, Fujian province. [ZHU XINGXIN/CHINA DAILY] Lithium battery maker Ampace, a joint venture of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd, the world’s largest electric vehicle battery maker, and Amperex Technology Limited, a leading producer of lithium-ion batteries, launched on Thursday its latest power storage … Continue reading Lithium battery factory to launch over 12th Energy Storage International Conference and Expo