This year, Beijing’s Tsinghua University is up two spots to be just outside the top 10. Peking University and Zhejiang University have also moved up the list, climbing to 25th and 45th respectively. The rankings are the latest list of the Best Global Universities compiled by American media company US News and World Report, which…
A lead poisoning scandal at a kindergarten in northwest China – and the local government’s attempt to cover up wrongdoing – has sparked public backlash, and observers say the case highlights a familiar pattern often seen in the wake of high-profile safety incidents. The caller confirmed Liu’s identity, then curtly said “5.416” and hung up….
Home » CHINA TRAVEL NEWS » Zhejiang Travel Platform Sets New Standard For China’s Inbound Tourism With Advanced AI Technology Saturday, June 28, 2025 China’s Zhejiang province has launched Zhejiang Travel, a cutting-edge digital platform designed to enhance the travel experience for international visitors. Unveiled at the World Tourism Alliance headquarters in Hangzhou, this AI-powered,…
In Suzhou, eastern China’s Jiangsu province, the start-up Magic Lab specialises in full-sized humanoid robots designed to interact with people and work in factories – just one example of the Yangtze River Delta region’s transformation into a national innovation hub. “More than 90 per cent of the components, including critical parts like torque motor joints,…
A company boss in China set up 252 tables for his daughter’s grand wedding, then refused to pay the 520,000-yuan (US$72,000) bill. A pork vendor, surnamed Wang, in eastern China’s Zhejiang province said the boss of a local company, surnamed Qian, commissioned him to prepare food for his daughter’s wedding banquet in April. Wang said…
Accelerating cross-border integration has opened up new horizons for Hong Kong to work closer with the mainland. Having forged good ties with various authorities over the past few years, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has further reinforced mainland foundations with a fruitful visit to Zhejiang. A closer relationship with those over the border under the…
Hangzhou’s “Six Little Dragons” and other mainland Chinese tech firms could leverage Hong Kong’s financing capabilities and international access to expand overseas amid the US-China trade war, observers have said. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu met representatives from the six start-ups that upended the mainland’s tech scene on the second day of his visit to…
Hangzhou’s “Six Little Dragons” and other mainland Chinese tech firms could leverage Hong Kong’s financing capabilities and international access to expand overseas amid the US-China trade war, observers have said. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu met representatives from the six start-ups that upended the mainland’s tech scene on the second day of his visit to…
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has urged Hong Kong businesses based in Hangzhou to help mainland Chinese tech companies to list in the financial hub, while hinting that a coming deal with the local government would cover innovation and technology cooperation. Lee, who is in technology powerhouse Zhejiang province for a four-day official visit, also…
Microsoft joint venture Wicresoft has put a halt to its China projects with the US technology giant, laying off around two thousand employees in the process, according to local media reports and some affected workers. Employees at the Shanghai office of Wicresoft – a Bellevue, Washington-based business consulting venture founded by Microsoft and its Shanghai…