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Hong Kong launches smart ID cards
The Immigration Department of China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government said on Thursday that Hong Kong has started replacing identity cards with smart ID cards in phases.
December28,2018
Competing ID services Verimi and Yes merge
The German industry is joining forces when it comes to the digital identity market: The previously competing German identification services Verimi and Yes are merging.
December07,2022
8th CIIE secures contracted enterprise exhibition space of over 300,000 sq m
Overseas enterprises have shown strong enthusiasm for the eighth China International Import Expo (CIIE), with contracted exhibition space already exceeding 300,000 square meters, its organizers said on Tuesday.
July09,2025
ENAV to strengthen itself in Romania with IDS AIRNAV
The company of air traffic controllers has won a contract worth €2.3 million in the context of an international tendering procedure carried out by Romatsa (Romanian Air Traffic Services Administration), the service provider for the air traffic control in the Republic of Romania.
September19,2020
U.S. Alaska state eyes more flights to China
A senior executive officer of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, a major commercial hub in Alaska in the U.S. northwesternmost state, said Wednesday that he is expecting to increase more flights to China.
February22,2018
Alaska state poised to sell natural gas to China
The Alaska Gas Development Corp. (AGDC), a major energy developer in the U.S. northwestern state of Alaska, is moving steadily toward a December deadline for agreements to sell liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Chinese buyers, an Alaska news outlet reported
May14,2018
Guangzhou subway accepts international contactless bank cards
The metro system in Guangzhou, capital of south China's Guangdong Province, began accepting contactless payments with major international bank cards of Mastercard, American Express, Visa and JCB, on Sunday.
October13,2025
606 foreigners in Beijing get permanent residence IDs
China has approved permanent residency for more than 1,800 foreigners since April, among those 606 are from Beijing, local authorities said Thursday.
June29,2018
China, U.S. state Alaska to enhance economic cooperation
China and the U.S. northwest state of Alaska have agreed to boost their partnership on energy, fishery, tourism and some other economic sectors, the Consulate General of China said Wednesday.
January25,2018
Beijing issues prepaid cards for international visitors
The Chinese capital introduced the Beijing Pass, a multi-purpose card for international visitors, on Wednesday, facilitating their payment for transportation, tourist sites and shopping centers.
August01,2024
Bavarian leader Söder criticizes Altmaier's economic policy
In the dispute over Germany's current economic policy, the Bavarian premier, Markus Söder, has emphasized the importance of small and medium-sized businesses.
May14,2019
China helps Fiji with rice production
With support from China, Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture is tackling the decline in rice production that has resulted from rural-to-urban migration and shifting weather patterns in the island nation to address food security.
September13,2024
Shanghai issues prepaid travel cards for inbound travelers' convenience
Shanghai has released Shanghai Pass, a multipurpose prepaid travel card, to facilitate easy payment by inbound travelers and other visitors not in favor of mobile payment.
May22,2024
China's new K visa to boost exchanges, cooperation between young Chinese, foreign sci-tech talent: FM spokesperson
China will add a K visa to its ordinary visa categories, available to eligible young science and technology professionals, a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday.
September30,2025
Burundi quadruples rice yield with Chinese support: official
Burundi has quadrupled its rice production thanks to Chinese technical support provided since 2009, a senior official has said.
June26,2025
Alaska trade delegation leaves for China for more business opportunities
An Alaskan trade delegation left Saturday for China on a 10-day trade mission to expand business opportunities in the world's second largest economies, an Alaskan media outlet reported.
May21,2018
How to use your bank card to ride Chengdu Metro
Starting July 28, international travelers can use Visa, Mastercard, Amex, and UnionPay to ride the Chengdu Metro. Just tap and go. Multi-language support and bilingual service counters make your trip even easier.
July30,2025
606 foreigners in Beijing get permanent residence IDs
China has approved permanent residency for more than 1,800 foreigners since April, among those 606 are from Beijing, local authorities said Thursday.
June29,2018
Merchants from U.S. state of Wisconsin seek Chinese buyers for growth
Kirk Baumann just returned from a week-long trip to China, and is already planning his next trip back. "I like Chinese food. Now I'm on a diet for the next trip," Kirk told Xinhua.
November22,2018
Chinese agricultural experts conduct rice cultivation training in Guinea-Bissau
The 12th Chinese Agricultural Technical Assistance Mission in Guinea-Bissau has conducted a high-yield rice cultivation training course in the central Bafata region, aimed at boosting local grain production and strengthening agricultural development.
June06,2025
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