AI-Powered Elf V1 Robots Bring Sci-Fi Realism to Life
AheadForm Technology’s Elf V1 humanoid robot showcases bionic skin and advanced emotion detection, pushing Chinese mainland robotics to sci-fi levels of realism.
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Italian Sinologist Explores Cultural Bridges at World Conference on China Studies
Italian sinologist Dario Famularo shares insights on mutual learning between China and Italy at the World Conference on China Studies in Shanghai.
Peng Liyuan Champions Digital Empowerment for Women at Beijing Exhibition
Peng Liyuan and UN Women’s Sima Bahous tour a Beijing exhibition on the Chinese mainland, highlighting digital empowerment for women and girls and progress in closing the tech gender gap.
DJI Appeals U.S. Court Ruling on Pentagon Blacklist
DJI challenges a U.S. appeals court ruling that kept it on the Pentagon’s list of Chinese military companies, aiming to protect its global drone business.
138th Canton Fair Unveils Smart Manufacturing Innovations
The 138th Canton Fair in Guangzhou spans 1.55M sqm with 74,600 booths and over 32,000 exhibitors showcasing industrial automation, smart manufacturing and service robots.
IMF Boosts 2025 Global Growth Forecast to 3.2%, Flags US Tariff Risks
IMF lifts 2025 global growth forecast to 3.2% while warning that high US tariffs and trade uncertainty could cloud the recovery.
New US Timber Tariffs Rattle Global Furniture Industry
From October 14, new US tariffs on timber and furniture drive a 3% import drop in H1 2025, reshaping global supply chains and housing costs.
China and Iceland Deepen Geothermal Energy Partnership
China and Iceland have issued a joint statement in Beijing to strengthen cooperation on geothermal energy and accelerate the green transition globally.
UNESCO Laureate on Xi Jinping’s $10M Initiative for Global Women’s Development
UNESCO laureate Nkoile Selina reflects on General Secretary Xi Jinping’s $10M UN pledge from the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women and its potential to empower women globally.
Global Buyers Flock to Shanghai for S/S 2026 Fashion Gala
Shanghai Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2026 kicked off on October 9, drawing foreign buyers and designers to Shanghai, a style hub in the Chinese mainland, in search of fresh fashion opportunities.