German business leaders and industry representatives have called for deeper cooperation with China’s automotive industry to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, highlighting China’s rapid technological progress, which German carmakers can cooperate and learn from. They also voiced opposition to unilateralism and protectionist measures, which have been on the rise globally. The remarks came during the 9th China-Germany Automotive Conference in Changchun, Northeast China’s Jilin Province, a production hub, where participants from both countries highlighted the importance of joint innovation and technology exchange. As an annual event co-initiated by the investment promotion…
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The US tech industry is endorsing a new plan this week called the ATOM Project, namely American Truly Open Models, which aims to win back the US lead in open-source artificial intelligence (AI) technology from China, the Washington Post reported on Wednesday. This ambitious plan to pool resources for developing competitive open-source AI models comes at a time when Chinese open-source AI products are gaining recognition and adoption globally. Benchmarking firm Artificial Analysis found that only five of the top 15 AI models are open-source varieties and all were developed…
The 14th China International Patent Fair, held in Dalian, Northeast China’s Liaoning Province from Monday to Wednesday, represents far more than a showcase of inventions – it underscores China’s expanding role in the global innovation landscape. According to the Xinhua News Agency, since its launch in 2002, the fair has attracted participants from more than 30 countries and regions, facilitating transactions worth more than 10 billion yuan ($1.4 billion). As China’s technological capabilities continue to expand, intellectual property (IP) no longer involves a one-way flow from Western economies to the…
The RoboCup 2025 in Brazil, held from Thursday to Monday, witnessed a historic moment as two Chinese teams secured the top two positions in the humanoid category, China’s first-ever victory in this category in the RoboCup, chinanews.com.cn reported on Monday. Both teams used Beijing-based Booster Robotics’ T1 humanoid robots, which, with their stable motion control, precise environmental perception, and efficient capabilities to adapt to various interactions, showcased China’s rapid progress in cutting-edge fields like artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics. However, this victory represents more than just a technical achievement; it…
China announced on Wednesday that it will suspend additional tariffs on certain US imports starting at 1:01 pm on November 10, as part of efforts to implement the outcomes of recent China-US economic and trade consultations, according to an official statement from the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council. To implement the outcomes of the China-US economic and trade consultations, China will suspend the additional tariffs imposed under the announcement of the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council on imposing additional tariffs on certain imports originating from the…
Foreign ministers from seven countries met in Istanbul on Monday to discuss efforts to uphold the Gaza ceasefire and plan for the enclave’s future, as Israeli strikes continued despite the truce. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan hosted his counterparts from the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, Qatar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Jordan. Fidan said the ministers agreed on the need to maintain the ceasefire and prevent new violence. “All participants agree that we do not want the atrocities in Gaza to resume,” he told reporters, adding that the group supports a…
Using a new oven installed on the China Space Station, crew members of the Shenzhou-20 and -21 manned space flight mission enjoyed a space barbecue, video clips provided by the Astronaut Center of China (ACC) to the Global Times on late Monday evening showed. According to the ACC, it is one of the new measures designed to further improve the life quality of taikonauts in orbit. Chinese space experts said Tuesday the space oven could enable taikonauts to enjoy freshly cooked food in orbit, making them feel more like home…
When asked to comment on US President Donald Trump’s claim on Sunday that China is secretly testing nuclear weapons, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said on Monday that, as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and responsible nuclear-weapon state, China is committed to peaceful development. She stressed that China adheres to a policy of “no first use” of nuclear weapons, maintains a self-defensive nuclear strategy and has strictly honoured its commitment to a moratorium on nuclear testing. Mao stated that China stands ready to work with all…
As agreed between China and the US, President Xi Jinping will meet with President Donald Trump in Busan, the Republic of Korea (ROK), on October 30 local time to exchange views on bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announced on Wednesday. Spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a regular press briefing that head of state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable strategic guiding role in China-US relations. At this meeting in the ROK, the two heads of state will have in-depth communication on strategic and long-term issues concerning…
The Standing Committee of China’s top legislature on Tuesday passed revisions to the Cybersecurity Law that emphasize national support for basic artificial intelligence research, algorithm development, and the construction of training data resources and computing power. The amended law will take effect Jan 1 next year after being approved at the 18th session of the 14th National People’s Congress Standing Committee in Beijing. A newly added article states that the country supports basic theoretical research in AI and the development of key technologies such as algorithms, while promoting infrastructure construction,…