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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
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
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
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
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
Thai agencies join hands to test Mobile ID for identity verification
The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with related authorities for development of an identity verification system through electronic identity cards on mobile phones
January21,2020
Tencent tightens user ID checks on its popular game
China's internet giant Tencent implemented a real-name identification system (RNIS) for users of its popular mobile game "Honor of Kings", further tightening restrictions on underage players.
October29,2018
Ukraine, Turkey sign visa waiver deal for electronic ID holders
Ukraine and Turkey signed an agreement to mutually adopt a visa-free policy for holders of electronic national identity cards (IDs), the Ukrainian government said in a statement on Tuesday.
March15,2017
State Grid in Shandong's Zibo improves electrical installation efficiency through online process
State Grid Zibo Power Supply Company in east China's Shandong Province is improving the efficiency of its electric services with the help of online application in order to meet the rising demand from electric vehicle owners.
July28,2025
Duty-free sales of daily consumer goods exceed 5 mln yuan in Hainan
Since the "zero-tariff" policy on imported goods for Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP) residents took effect one month ago, duty-free sales have reached 5.37 million yuan (approximately 778,700 U.S. dollars), with 28,000 shopping visits recorded between Feb. 11 and March 10, according to Haikou Customs.
March13,2026
Shanghai sees record-high expat accommodation registrations in 2025
The number of temporary accommodation registrations of foreign nationals in Shanghai hit a record high of 7.139 million in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 49.6 percent, the Exit-Entry Administration Corps of the Shanghai Municipal Public Security Bureau said Thursday.
January08,2026
"Laowai" in China | Kazakh ophthalmologist witnesses China, Kazakhstan lasting friendship in Daqing
Saulebek Kabylbekov is a 66-year-old Kazakh ophthalmologist at Daqing Ophthalmology Hospital who could communicate with patients fluently in a northeastern Chinese dialect.
August11,2025
Interview: Chinese market important to Australia's tourism industry, says tourism chief
The Chinese market is very important to Australia's tourism industry and its recovery is very strong, the new chief of the Australian government's tourism promotion agency has said.
February11,2026
China Focus: How AI is reshaping China's manufacturing landscape
At a rubber company in Hangzhou, a tech hub in east China's Zhejiang Province, a virtual car raced across the screen at 120 km/h, while the intelligent agent driving the vehicle ran an astounding 300 durability tests per second.
March20,2026
Economic Watch: Green transition a new engine for China's high-quality development
Stepping into the production workshop of WG Tech, an optoelectronic company in Xinyu City, east China's Jiangxi Province, the first thing that caught the eye was slender glass substrates silently gliding along the conveyor belt.
April01,2026
Feature: Chinese folk music from Jiangsu radiates along Rhein
Clad in an elegant, embroidered Chinese outfit, Hans Peter Graether stood out among the audience at a Chinese folk music concert in Stuttgart, Germany on Wednesday night. Calling himself a passionate admirer of Chinese culture, Graether said he never missed a chance to immerse himself in a Chinese-themed event.
September20,2024
Interview: Tourism Western Australia sees strong rebound of travelers from China, says official
Tourism Western Australia said it saw a strong recovery in the number of visitors from China thanks to new initiatives and Chinese airlines starting to offer direct flights to the state, its acting Managing Director Steph Underwood told Xinhua.
October12,2024
Economic Watch: Chinese electric heavy trucks expand global presence, cooperation
With the advent of electric trucks, the global landscape of heavy-duty trucks has changed, and China has emerged as a competitive player, according to Han Wen, founder and CEO of Windrose Technology, a Chinese electric long-haul truck start-up.
November15,2024
Foreign goods multiplies Spring Festival purchase choices: French companies and organizations
Optimistic about the development potential of China's consumer market, French enterprises and organizations sincerely welcome the Spring Festival consumption boom.
February05,2025
Chinese car brand Jetour unveils new high-end off-road models at Auto Shanghai 2025
At the 21st Shanghai International Automobile Industry Exhibition (Auto Shanghai 2025), the car brand Jetour of China's automaker Chery unveiled its new G series lineup, marking the brand's entry into the high-end market with luxury off-road models.
April29,2025
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