China’s AI event World Intelligence Expo attracts few foreign firms in Tianjin amid global rift

China’s AI event World Intelligence Expo attracts few foreign firms in Tianjin amid global rift

The World Intelligence Expo held in Tianjin, a four-day trade exhibition aimed at promoting the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and industrial equipment, has seen limited participation from foreign brands this year in a trend reminiscent of other technology trade shows in China recently amid a deepening divide with Western countries. The event, which ended … Read more

Shanghai releases white list to expedite overseas data transfers for Tesla, other firms in city’s free-trade zone

Shanghai releases white list to expedite overseas data transfers for Tesla, other firms in city’s free-trade zone

Shanghai on Friday released a white list to expedite cross-border data transfers for companies that operate in its pilot free-trade zone, including electric vehicle maker Tesla, providing a much-needed boost for the country’s efforts to retain and reel in more international business. The first batch of this “general data” list, which covers 64 categories, will … Read more

‘Worrying malaise’: China’s economic and social fortunes rest on its youth, but they are lying flat and ‘letting it rot’

‘Worrying malaise’: China’s economic and social fortunes rest on its youth, but they are lying flat and ‘letting it rot’

Like millions of young people in China, Song was diligent and studied hard for years. She succeeded in China’s tough university entrance exam but, like many of her peers, has suffered burnout and depression. 02:09 China’s young abandon consumerism in favour of fulfilling experiences China’s young abandon consumerism in favour of fulfilling experiences Demographers and … Read more