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  • Slump in orders for Germany's mechanical engineering companies

    Germany's machinery and plant manufacturers are continuing to struggle with customer cautiousness. In February, new orders adjusted for price increases (in real terms) were 17 percent below the previous year's level, according to the Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) in Frankfurt.

    April06,2023


  • Mechanical engineering with new export record

    Despite the growing uncertainties in global trade, German mechanical engineering companies set another export record last year.

    February21,2019


  • German demand for mechanical engineers increases in 2017

    The books of Germany's mechanical engineering companies are full of orders.

    August09,2018


  • Study finds productivity problems in mechanical engineering

    According to a new study, labor productivity in mechanical engineering is now below the pre-crisis level of 2009.

    October22,2018


  • German mechanical engineering sector posts orders well up in October

    German machine makers posted a sharp rise in orders for the month of October, defying concerns of uncertain global market conditions.

    December06,2018


  • German mechanical engineering industry sees positive signals from China: survey

    A recent survey conducted by the German Mechanical Engineering Industry Association (VDMA) among its members showed that China is "sending positive signals," the association said on Monday.

    May26,2020


  • International students share engineering study experience in China's Shanghai Jiao Tong University

    Every year, SJTU located in east China's Shanghai Municipality attracts many international students. They travel thousands of miles to China, conduct scientific research, and learn technologies in the campuses of SJTU. The learning experiences have not only enhanced their knowledge and abilities, but also boosted the friendship and exchanges in the fields of culture and technology among countries.

    October28,2024


  • Luiss to launch Italy-US-China triple degree in Business Administration

    "ACE", acronym for "America, China & Europe", unites three different countries and managerial and institutional cultures, representing an absolute new entry in the world scene of higher education.

    February18,2022


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • 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


  • UnionPay cards to be issued in Europe

    UnionPay International, a subsidiary of China's UnionPay, the country's largest bank card payment processor, announced Monday that it has entered into strategic cooperation with the Portuguese bank, Banco Comercial Portugues (BCP).

    November21,2017


  • China releases report on global engineering frontiers

    The Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE) on Wednesday released a report on the global frontiers of engineering science and technology, which includes analyses of development trends and characteristics.

    December18,2024


  • SCO establishes first standardization cooperation mechanism at Qingdao conference

    The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has established its first standardization cooperation mechanism, providing an institutional framework for standards cooperation among member states, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) said Wednesday.

    July10,2025


  • UnionPay holds all the cards

    China UnionPay is ramping up efforts to expand its business in overseas markets to support the Belt and Road Initiative or BRI, in addition to facilitating fast growing personnel exchanges between China and the rest of the world.

    December28,2018


  • UnionPay holds all the cards

    China UnionPay, a Chinese bank card organization, is ramping up efforts to expand its business in overseas markets to support the Belt and Road Initiative or BRI and facilitating fast growing personnel exchanges between China and the rest of the world.

    December25,2018


  • Vietnam plans to digitize healthcare cards

    Vietnam is planning to issue electronic health security cards to its citizens to verify their right to medical services, according to the country's government.

    February08,2017


  • China's mechanism for small, micro firms' financing generates results

    China's efforts to promote financing coordination for small and micro companies are already bearing fruit, official data showed.

    February26,2025


  • Asia remains key growth engine for global economy

    Despite increasing global economic uncertainty, Asia has remained a key growth engine for global economy, according to a report released at the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) on Tuesday.

    March26,2025


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