Investors are feeling the heat as CATL, a big name in battery tech, sees its stock prices dip. The drop comes after a key investor decided to sell off part of their stake. This move has sparked concerns, especially with the U. S. keeping a close eye on Chinese-made energy storage systems. The news broke when Huang Shilin, a major player in CATL, announced plans to s...
In a bold move, China's President Xi Jinping proposed the creation of a global AI governing body during the APEC summit. This proposal positions China as a key player in the international AI landscape, offering an alternative to the US's stance on AI regulation. Xi emphasized that this new organization, tentatively named the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation ...
The world is changing fast, and cities are trying to keep up. With AI becoming more common, many jobs are at risk. Some jobs, like middle managers and entry-level positions, are already disappearing. Cities are now focusing on creating jobs that can't be easily replaced by machines or are at the forefront of new technology. Frontier innovation is all about big, risk...
Luckin Coffee is making big waves in China's coffee scene. This new brand is using smart tech to grow fast. It's not just about selling coffee. It's about how they're doing it. First, let's talk about where they're setting up shop. Most Luckin stores are in big, busy cities. Places like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. These are cities where people have more money t...
Free Trade Zones (FTZs) are like special zones where businesses get extra perks to trade globally. A recent study looked at companies listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen stock exchanges from 2009 to 2022. It found that FTZs really help businesses expand internationally. The study used a method called difference in differences. This compares businesses inside and out...
In Shenzhen, China, a recent study shed light on the state of HPV infections and vaccinations among women aged 30 to 64. The findings revealed that about 14. 2% of the women in this age group were infected with HPV, with HPV52 being the most common strain. This study also highlighted some surprising factors linked to higher infection rates, such as having multiple se...
Investors in Asia woke up to good news on Monday. Stocks in Japan and South Korea saw a slight increase at the start of trading. In China, Hong Kong and Shenzhen markets went up by about 1 percent. Even the S&P 500 in New York was expected to follow this trend. Why the sudden optimism? It all started with talks over the weekend. U. S. and Chinese officials met ...
CATL, a major player in the electric vehicle (EV) battery industry, is making waves with a significant financial move. The company is planning to raise at least $4 billion through a share sale in Hong Kong. This is set to be the largest share sale in Hong Kong this year. The shares will be priced this week and will start trading on May 20. A prospectus filed with the...
In the world of online shopping, a big change is happening. The United States has increased the tax on goods coming from China to 125%. This move is expected to shake things up for many Chinese businesses that sell their products on Amazon. These sellers now face a tough decision: raise their prices for American buyers or leave the market altogether. The tariffs are...
Imagine turning city trash into something useful. That's what scientists did with fly ash from big cities like Shanghai and Shenzhen. They mixed it with a special kind of sand called industrial SiO2. This mix created a special material called Al-substituted tobermorite (TOB). This TOB can be used in many ways, like cleaning up heavy metals from water. The scientists...