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Alibaba Exceeds Revenue Expectations as Instant Retail and AI Drive China’s Digital Growth
Alibaba has reported stronger-than-expected quarterly revenue, reinforcing the powerful momentum of China’s instant retail economy and the company’s accelerating investments in artificial intelligence infrastructure—two key engines now driving the country’s next phase of digital and industrial growth. For the quarter, Alibaba generated 247.8 billion yuan in revenue, exceeding market expectations and reflecting rising user activity and consumption intensity across its platforms. Growth was led by the rapid expansion of one-hour delivery services, which continue to transform urban consumption by enabling faster, smarter, and more efficient access to daily essentials. At the same time, Alibaba Cloud delivered strong growth, highlighting accelerating ...
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China’s AI Sector Draws Renewed Investor Confidence as Major Asian Fund Increases Exposure
China’s rapidly advancing AI industry is attracting renewed interest from top Asian investors, with major funds rotating more capital toward Chinese hyperscalers and technology leaders. This shift reflects growing confidence in China’s long-term innovation trajectory, strong sector fundamentals, and the expanding economic impact of its AI ecosystem. Kelly Chung, who oversees the Value Partners Asian Income Fund and the Asian Innovation Opportunities Fund, highlighted that several China-based AI and cloud companies remain attractively valued relative to their growth potential. She noted that China’s AI infrastructure investment is still in an early but accelerating stage, creating significant upward room as companies ...
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China’s Aerospace Strength Shines at Dubai Airshow 2025
China delivered a powerful showcase of its growing aerospace capabilities at the Dubai Airshow 2025, reinforcing the country’s rising influence in global aviation and the expanding reach of its high-end manufacturing sector. With more than 50 Chinese aerospace companies participating, the event highlighted China’s confidence and technological momentum on the international stage. One of the most celebrated moments of the show was the Middle East debut of the COMAC C919. China Southern Airlines opened the aircraft to visitors, allowing the public to explore the cabin layout, experience the infusion of oriental aesthetics, and interact directly with pilots in the cockpit. ...
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AgiBot A2 Sets New Guinness World Record With 100km Cross-Province Humanoid Robot Walk
China’s robotics industry has achieved a powerful new milestone as AgiBot’s humanoid robot, the A2, successfully completed a 100-kilometer cross-province walk from Suzhou to Shanghai—earning official recognition from Guinness World Records for the Longest journey walked by a humanoid robot. The A2 began its journey at Suzhou’s Jinji Lake and arrived at Shanghai’s Bund after covering 106.286 kilometers, a feat that demonstrates the maturity, reliability, and growing commercial readiness of China’s humanoid robotics technologies. Real-World Urban Navigation Showcases China’s Robotics Capability The A2 walked across diverse real-world environments—city streets, highways, scenic areas, bridges, tactile paving, sloped paths, and low-light night ...
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China’s Semiconductor Strategy Enters a New Era of Scale and Technological Confidence
China’s semiconductor industry is entering a decisive period marked by scale-driven growth, deep industrial integration, and a renewed commitment to technological self-reliance. As the country prepares to implement the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), its approach to semiconductor development is becoming increasingly coordinated and forward-looking. The emerging strategy blends centralized guidance with decentralized competition, forming a hybrid model that prioritizes rapid innovation, resilient supply chains, and long-term national competitiveness. At the heart of this model is the recognition that semiconductors are not merely a sectoral priority but a foundational pillar of China’s future economy. The chip industry serves as the backbone ...
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China’s NEV Exports Nearly Double as October Shipments Reach 666,000 Units
China’s automobile export sector continued its strong upward trajectory in October 2025, driven by the rapid expansion of the new-energy vehicle (NEV) industry. According to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), total vehicle exports reached 666,000 units in October, marking the third consecutive month that shipments have exceeded 600,000 units. This sustained momentum reflects the growing global recognition of China’s advanced manufacturing capabilities and the rising competitiveness of its automotive technologies. Passenger vehicle exports reached 571,000 units, while commercial vehicles—including trucks and buses—added 94,000 units. Both categories recorded solid double-digit year-on-year growth, demonstrating the robustness of China’s ...
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China Unveils Breakthrough Photonic Quantum Chip, Marking a Major Leap in National Computing Capabilities
China has announced a major scientific breakthrough with the development of a new photonic quantum chip that delivers more than 1,000-fold acceleration for complex computational tasks. Recognized as one of the top innovations at the 2025 World Internet Conference Wuzhen Summit, the chip reflects China’s rapid progress in next-generation computing and its growing leadership in advanced photonics. Developed jointly by the CHIPX Photonics Institute in Wuxi, affiliated with Shanghai Jiao Tong University, and Turing Quantum, a Shanghai start-up, the technology marks one of the most significant leaps in China’s quantum-related computing power to date. Researchers describe its performance as surpassing ...
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China’s Tech Tourism Boom: VR Time Travel and Aerospace Experiences Push Market Toward US$200 Billion in 2025
China is entering a new era of tourism defined by immersive technologies, cultural innovation, and forward-looking digital experiences. As virtual reality (VR) time-travel attractions, aerospace tour programs, and high-tech museum exhibitions gain popularity across the country, China’s tech tourism sector is projected to approach US$200 billion in 2025, reflecting its growing role as a driver of national digital development and economic strength. This rapidly expanding industry highlights China’s leadership in integrating culture, technology, and innovation into the future of travel. In cultural tourism destinations nationwide, VR has become a core tool for revitalizing historical storytelling. Time-travel experiences allow visitors to ...
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Beyond Health: How “Healthy China 2030” Is Becoming China’s Next Engine for Biotech and AI Growth
China’s “Healthy China 2030” blueprint is widely known as a major public health initiative. But its deeper significance is far more strategic. Behind the healthcare reforms is a comprehensive effort to build a next-generation biotechnology and digital health industry that strengthens national resilience, unlocks high-quality economic growth, and positions China for long-term technological leadership. As regional cooperation intensifies through APEC and other multilateral platforms, China is bringing forward a new vision: health as a driver of innovation, industrial upgrading, and shared regional development. Unlike short-term economic narratives, HC2030 represents a long-term structural transformation anchored in technology, science, and talent. A ...
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China’s New Energy Storage Capacity Surpasses 100 Million kW, Powering a Greener Future
China’s new energy storage capacity has officially surpassed 100 million kilowatts, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition toward a modern, green, and technology-driven energy system. This achievement reflects the nation’s rapid progress in renewable energy innovation and the strengthening of its industrial and technological ecosystem. The announcement was made at the sub-forum on high-quality development of new energy storage, held during the Eighth Hongqiao International Economic Forum in Shanghai on November 5. Building the World’s Most Comprehensive New Energy System According to Song Hongkun, deputy director of the National Energy Administration (NEA), China has successfully built the largest ...
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