Shenzhen, China’s southern technology hub, is systematically transforming its urban fabric into an AI testbed, spanning smart factory floors, robot janitors, the nation’s first AI Bureau and even an AI-powered court system. Earlier this month, hundreds of AI enthusiasts and developers queued outside Tencent’s headquarters in the city toContinue Reading
Beijing has called for opening-up and technological progress to drive new market growth, in order to enable the world economy to emerge from difficulties and move toward prosperity. Delivering a keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the China Development Forum 2026 in Beijing on Sunday, Premier Li QiangContinue Reading
Iran’s army said Sunday that its air defenses had targeted an F-15E Strike Eagle fighter jet in the country’s southern airspace. Three USAF McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagles wait to take off at RAF Lakenheath in Lakenheath, United Kingdom, July 22, 2025. (Photo: VCG) In a statement posted onContinue Reading
In a world marked by uncertainty and shifting geopolitical dynamics, the Global Civilization Initiative (GCI) has emerged as a key framework shaping China’s international engagement. Introduced in 2023, the initiative emphasizes mutual respect, dialogue, and learning among civilizations, offering a counterpoint to narratives of division and hierarchy. Professor ZhuContinue Reading
Samuel Ababu, 22, is one of 100 electric bike riders working for Klik, a delivery company specializing in transporting food, groceries, medicines and parcels across Addis Ababa, the Ethiopian capital. For the young man, e-bikes not only provide a source of income but also a sense of freedom, sparingContinue Reading
A reported Iranian strike that damaged a US F-35 fighter jet continues to draw widespread online attention. The Iran side said it caused the damage, but the US side has not confirmed whether the jet was hit, claiming that the aircraft was on a combat mission against Iran whenContinue Reading
By Lawal Sale Abuja’s cultural scene came alive on Thursday night as rising Russian musicians delivered a spellbinding classical concert under the Rising Stars project. Attended by over 250 guests, the performance featured talented students of the Moscow State Tchaikovsky Conservatory — soprano M. Modeme, flutist M. Sokolova andContinue Reading
(Xinhua Silk Road) — The 2026 Global South Financiers Forum is scheduled to be held from March 25 to 26 in Beijing. Themed “Illuminating Global South,” the event this year will focus on the core topic of “leading green liquidity of international capital.” It will bring together leaders ofContinue Reading
The annual China Development Forum (CDF) will be held in Beijing from March 22 to 23, 2026, under the theme “China in its 15th Five-Year Plan Period: Advancing High-Quality Development and Creating New Opportunities Together.” The forum is expected to highlight China’s role as a key engine of global developmentContinue Reading
Tanzanian authorities will implement a tax reform to increase domestic government revenues, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said following the presentation of a report by a presidential commission. During her speech, Hassan noted that nearly 35 years have passed since the last revision of the system, underscoring the urgent needContinue Reading
