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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


  • Yunnan Specialities Protected by China-EU GI Agreement

    The bilateral agreement between China and the European Union (EU) on geographical indications (GI) took effect on March 1. Under the agreement, 100 GIs from each side, involving liquor, tea, food and farm produce, are under protection.

    March17,2021



  • 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


  • Output value of China's GI products exceeds RMB 700 bln in 2021

    The output value of China's geographical indication (GI) products stood at 703.376 billion yuan (about 98.3 billion U.S. dollars) in the year of 2021, said Zhang Zhicheng, an official with the country's National Intellectual Property Administration, on Wednesday.

    December02,2022


  • 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


  • How will Shaanxi benefit EU consumers upon China-EU GI agreement?

    China-European Union (EU) Geographical Indications (GIs) Agreement took effect on March 1. A total of 11 authentic specialities produced in Shaanxi Province are included in the GI agreement. Consumers from the EU can buy authentic specialities of Shaanxi without worries about the inferior and fake goods.

    March11,2021


  • Interview: Historic China-EU GI agreement benefits both sides, says business chief

    The entry into force of a historic agreement on geographical indications (GI) between China and the European Union (EU) early this month benefits both Chinese and EU consumers and producers, said a Portuguese trade agency chief.

    March10,2021



  • SE China's Quanzhou strives to build itself into Creative City of Gastronomy

    Quanzhou City in southeast China's Fujian Province has recently held a launching ceremony for the application to become a Creative City of Gastronomy in the Creative Cities Network of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).

    July30,2024


  • 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


  • Feature: Chinese-built plant helps upgrade cocoa industry in Cote d'Ivoire

    As the rainy season brings a welcome hint of cool relief to Cote d'Ivoire, a hive of activity is unfolding at the PK24 Industrial Park on the northwestern outskirts of Abidjan, the country's economic capital, marked by long queues of cocoa-laden trucks and the bustling movement of workers.

    June11,2025


  • China's tourist hotspots lift reservation requirements amid surge in visitors

    As China's tourist destinations experience a surge in both domestic and international visitors this summer, many popular spots have eliminated reservation requirements to reduce hassle and offer a seamless travel experience for tourists.

    July18,2024


  • Chinese museums welcome global visitors with peculiarity and hospitality

    This summer, museums across China have improved their reservation procedures and launched a series of activities to address domestic and international visitors' demand for cultural and historical experiences.

    August12,2024


  • Cross-border exchanges heat up as China records 15.3 pct spike in entries, exits in Q1

    Travel and exchanges across China's borders have seen a vibrant uptick in early 2025, with the country recording 163 million entries and exits in the first quarter of 2025.

    April16,2025


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