The site features machinery such as BOBST-branded presses and laminators. Credit: RollsPack. RollsPack has launched Rolls Technology, a new manufacturing facility situated in Huai’an, China, aimed at expanding the company’s footprint in global markets. This strategic move is set to provide sustainable packaging solutions to various sectors, including food and e-commerce. Spanning 53ha, the new…
In May 2025, China unveiled an ambitious plan that might not have made headlines globally, but it’s poised to change the way we think about technology. The plan is centered on metrology, the science of measurement. Now, before your eyes glaze over at the mention of this often-overlooked field, think about this: every technology we…
At the 25th China-EU Summit held in Beijing, China and the European Union reached several key agreements on crucial global issues, including climate change and export controls. The summit also marked the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two global powers. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun emphasised the significance of the agreements and…
The Shanghai Composite fell 0.3% to below 3,600, while the Shenzhen Component edged down 0.1% to 11,180 on Friday, as investors turned cautious ahead of further US-China trade negotiations next week. Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng is set to meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Stockholm for a fresh round of economic and trade…
Is China already ahead on tech? It’s there or thereabouts. A technology index by researchers at Harvard, published last month, ranked 25 countries across five sectors: artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, biotechnology, space and quantum technology. It placed the US first in all categories, but with China breathing down its neck in second. By contrast, a…
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi did not mince words as he raised the issue of the safety of Chinese nationals working on various projects in Pakistan with army chief Asim Munir during his visit to Beijing. Munir, in his first visit to China after the hostilities with India in May, underscored that their time-tested partnership…
Date and time: Thursday, August 7, 2025 10.30-11.30am (HKT) The webinar will be live-streamed on this page. Bookmark it or add the event to your calendar to stay informed. Submit your questions to the panel and get them answered during the webinar. A fundamental shift challenging Silicon Valley’s dominance is under way, driven by Chinese…
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In early 2025, the Chinese company DeepSeek released its R1 artificial intelligence model, sending shock waves throughout policy circles in the United States. Despite U.S. export controls on advanced semiconductors, the company had managed to develop a customizable open technology that could compete with some of the most advanced proprietary American AI models, and many…
AD Ports Group has opened its first office in China. The new base in the Beijing-Tianjin region marks a major step in its global expansion. The office will lead the Group’s investment and commercial activities across China and Asia. It also brings the Group closer to key partners, clients, and government bodies. Noatum Logistics, the…