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China’s state trade union and Logory Logistics initiate first collective contract for truck drivers nationwide

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A first-of-its-kind nationwide contract for truck drivers in mainland China has been completed by Logory Logistics Technology, a Hong Kong-listed digital freight-transport platform operator, years after regulators issued guidelines aimed at protecting the rights and interests of these workers. The collective contract was initiated under the guidance of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) … Read more

China’s ex-Tibet propaganda chief charged with bribery

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A former Chinese propaganda chief who was responsible for promoting its official line on Tibet and human rights is facing bribery charges, prosecutors said on Wednesday. He was first placed under investigation for suspected corruption in July last year, making him the first ministerial level official to be purged after a major Communist Party reshuffle … Read more

Chinese flying taxi maker EHang sells autonomous passenger drone for US$332,000 on Taobao as nation’s low-altitude economy takes off

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The ambitious domestic and international marketing campaigns show EHang’s confidence in generating strong market demand, months after its self-developed EH216-S became the world’s first recipient of a Type Certificate and Standard Airworthiness Certificate for pilotless eVTOLs. Those certifications were issued last October and December, respectively, by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC). A screenshot … Read more

Apple’s Vision Pro raises interest for extended reality technology, spurring broader demand for more affordable headsets, Rokid CEO says

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The Vision Pro, which Apple first rolled out in the United States earlier this month, will help the whole extended reality (XR) sector grow and generate greater consumer interest, while expanding the development of relevant software and content, according to Rokid founder and chief executive Misa Zhu Mingming. “We’re very happy that Apple got into … Read more

China’s cadres urged to connect with the masses as part of education campaign, but some question its methods

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To mark the anniversary of the practice, Xi’s teachings have been promoted as part of an education campaign for cadres. In late December, hundreds of officials gathered in Beijing to attend a forum chaired by Politburo member Li Ganjie, with similar events held around the country. However, while cadres are studying and imitating Xi’s ideas … Read more