China is likely to see 300,000 driverless cabs operate in its four top-tier cities as early as 2030, buoyed by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) and its highly competitive electric vehicle (EV) sector, UBS said on Thursday. The number of robotaxis on the mainland was expected to jump to 4 million by the late 2030s,…
A new facility in China is revolutionizing plastics recycling, aiming to speed up the process and create a cleaner chemical industry in the country. The plant, located in the city of Jieyang in the eastern part of Guangdong province, is set to process 200,000 tons of plastic annually, according to China Daily. Part of the…
Chinese researchers believe their latest technological breakthrough could help reduce the way countries battle fine particulate matter pollution. The Beijing Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau has unveiled a new method of analyzing this microscopic source of pollution, China Daily reported. Known as PM2.5, these airborne particles are no larger than 2.5 micrometers. To get an…
Mainland Chinese hotel operators are expected to significantly increase their presence in Hong Kong’s hotel industry, potentially replacing established brands in the coming years, according to analysts. Currently, Western and international operators dominate Hong Kong’s hotel landscape, while Chinese ones have a minor presence. Among some of the more notable mainland players, BTG Homeinns operates…