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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


  • JA Solar to invest over RMB 10 bln in production capacity expansion

    JA Solar (002459.SZ), a leading manufacturer of photovoltaic products in China, plans to invest over 10 billion yuan in expanding its integrated production capacity, reported Shanghai Securities News on Thursday.

    May19,2022


  • 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


  • JA Solar plans backdoor listing on A-share market at RMB 7.5 bln

    The estimated valuation of 7.5 billion yuan for the 100 percent stake in JA Solar is a reasonable price considering its vertical integrated industry chain as well as the company’s stable profitability in recent years, said chairman and CEO Jin Baofang.

    March14,2019


  • 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


  • DeepSeek-powered translation service aids Myanmar earthquake rescue

    A specialized translation platform powered by China's AI model DeepSeek has been deployed to support Chinese rescue teams in earthquake-stricken areas of Myanmar, offering real-time language assistance to facilitate emergency operations.

    April03,2025


  • 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 sculpture artist showcases Marco Polo's journey to worldwide audiences

    A middle-aged man sits upright on horseback, gazing firmly into the distance. His bushy beard and distinctive headgear hint at his Western origin.

    July24,2024


  • Feature: Chinese scientists tackle Arctic grit for global answers

    In 1963, French geologist Jean Corbel established a small hut near Ny-Alesund, sparking modern research in Svalbard. Since then, the former mining town has evolved into a global center for science, attracting countries like China to its Arctic research efforts.

    July01,2024


  • 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


  • World's largest guitar production hub strikes the right chord

    If you own a guitar, there's a good chance it was crafted in Zheng'an, a small county tucked away in the mountains of southwest China.

    August02,2024


  • 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


  • (Hello Africa) From classroom to career: a Cameroonian's journey through China's modernization

    Thanks to a Confucius Institute scholarship, Cabrel Domche moved to China in 2017 to pursue his university studies-- a journey that, he said, has been both eye-opening and transformative. He works for a Chinese telecom company in Beijing now and hopes to bring some of the lessons he has learned back home to Cameroon.

    March03,2025


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