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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
E China city ignites citywide reading week with charm of books
In Longkou, east China, a citywide reading week activity ignited a new round of reading enthusiasm for indigenous history learning among locals recently.
April27,2026
"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
Economic Watch: Chinese county sparkles into diamond powerhouse
In a quiet county in central China's Henan Province, farmers no longer till the land; they now craft diamonds.
November12,2025
Egyptian-Chinese archaeologists uncover ancient "sacred lake" in S. Egypt
An Egyptian-Chinese archaeological mission announced on Saturday that the team has uncovered an ancient "sacred lake" at the Montu Temple precinct in the Karnak Temple Complex in Luxor, a city renowned for its rich monuments in southern Egypt.
January26,2026
Cairo partnership conference advances ties between China and Arab world
Ties between China and Arab states have expanded considerably in recent years, from agriculture to technology, from construction to the tourism industry. There has also been noticeable Chinese-Arab collaboration in the areas of media and satellite technology, with journalists and media experts from China and the Arab states meeting in forums to exchange views and learn about each other's culture.
May22,2026
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
China Focus: How China turns "super golden week" into national spending spree
Across China, this year's "super golden week" -- the eight-day National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holiday -- was more than just a break, but a showcase in how to fuel consumer spending through immersive, tailored cultural experiences.
October09,2025
Silk Road art treasures from Gansu exhibited in Beijing
An exhibition featuring over 240 Silk Road artifacts opened Tuesday at the National Art Museum of China (NAMC) in Beijing.
March12,2025
Greek photo exhibition unveils 2,800 years of Olympic history at Beijing Olympic Museum
The Greek photo exhibition themed "Civilization Dialogue: Eternal Olympic Flame - From Ancient to Modern Olympic Games" opened at the Beijing Olympic Museum on June 13, showcasing the rich legacy of the Olympic Games throughout history.
June16,2025
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