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Chinese scientists successfully clone yak
LHASA, July 11 (Xinhua) -- A cloned yak was born via caesarean section on Thursday at a yak breeding base in Damxung County, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, researchers have said. The cloned calf weighed 33.5 kg at birth, heavier than...

China’s cotton topping robot promises full automated production of Xinjiang crop
China has unveiled the world’s first laser topping robot, overcoming a major hurdle in cotton’s laborious cultivation cycle to achieve the quest for fully mechanised cotton production, according to its developer. Cotton topping involves removing...

China stocks flat after touching 9-month high; Hong Kong gains on Goldman upgrade
HONG KONG, - China stocks gave up most of their gains and closed flat on Friday, weighed down by a drop in bank shares, while Hong Kong shares held on to gains after a Goldman upgrade. ** At market close, the Shanghai Composite index was barely...
Shanghai officials warm to stablecoins despite China crypto ban: Report
Mainland China, one of the most restrictive jurisdictions to cryptocurrencies globally, is reportedly showing signs of a shift in tone toward stablecoins amid new developments in Shanghai. The Shanghai State-owned Assets Supervision and...

Shanghai Regulator Reassessing Stance on Stablecoins, Crypto
China is reviewing its policies in regard to stablecoins and digital currencies, which is significant news, given the country has banned crypto trading for several years. A regulator in China’s financial capital Shanghai said he met on Thursday...

China mapping strategic seabed off Taiwan: report
China’s oceanographic survey and research ships are collecting data in the Indo-Pacific region, possibly to better navigate the area with submarines, detect undersea cables or lay undersea mines, a New York Times article published yesterday said....

Beijing to Shanghai in 2½ hours: the maglev marvel redefining high-speed rail
A Chinese-built maglev train that will be the nation’s fastest-ever ground transport vehicle has made its public debut in Beijing – an ambitious project that is expected to drastically reduce travel times and cement China’s reputation as a world...

China's new practice in the development of sustainable marine economy
Editor's note: Feng Xuehao is a professor at the Ocean College, Zhejiang University. The article reflects the author's opinions and not necessarily the views of CGTN. A bird's-eye view of the Deep Sea No.1 phase II drilling platform in Lingshui,...

Chinese schools in Sarawak may allow voluntary DLP testing, says association head
Chai speaks to reporters when met during a recent visit to SJKC Chung Hua Batu 11 in Matang recently. KUCHING (July 11): Chinese primary schools (SJKC) in Sarawak are considering allowing their pupils to sit for the Dual Language Programme (DLP)...

Chinese firm wins Mid Island Parkway tunnelling deal
China Railway Tunnel Engineering Group has won the subcontract for the tunnelling works on package 1B of the project Register for MEED’s 14-day trial access Beijing-headquartered China Railway Tunnel Engineering Group has won a $60m subcontract...

China releases proposal for green, smart and open maritime shipping
China released a new proposal emphasizing the importance of moving towards green, smart and open maritime shipping on Friday to mark the country's 20th National Maritime Day. As the world's largest goods trader and second-largest economy, China...

China's Project To Mediate Global Disputes Underlines Divide Between The West And The Rest
(MENAFN- Swissinfo) While Switzerland's attendance at the launch of a Beijing-led global mediation institute added gravitas, questions remain on whether the Chinese initiative will be seen as a break out effort to curb conflict or an attempt to...

China’s project to mediate global disputes underlines divide between the West and the rest
China has a preference for informal, behind-the-scenes engagement over formal arbitration processes. AP Photo/Eugene Hoshiko Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English...

China bans popular Alzheimer’s disease surgery pending clinical studies
Beijing has banned a surgical treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that has been carried out in almost 400 hospitals across China, but has left open the possibility that it could be re-evaluated after rigorous clinical trials. The procedure, known as...

China’s Chery, BYD may have to repay subsidies after audit finds improper claims
China’s Chery and BYD improperly claimed a combined $53 million in government subsidies for eco-friendly vehicles sold in the five years to 2020, accounting for nearly 60% of improper claims, an industry ministry audit found. The audit documents...
China's marine economy rides tide of innovation into greener seas
BEIJING, July 11 (Xinhua) -- With strong tides of innovation and a deepening drive for sustainability, China's marine economy is surging forward as a fast-growing engine of "blue" growth. Now a more than 10-trillion-yuan (about 1.4 trillion U.S....

Shanghai to consider policy responses to stablecoins, cryptocurrencies
A Shanghai regulator said it held a meeting this week for local government officials to consider strategic responses to stablecoins and digital currencies—a marked shift in tone for China where crypto trading is banned. The Thursday meeting was...

Chinese-led international team releases landmark findings on mesoscale brain mapping research
BEIJING -- A team of Chinese scientists, in collaboration with international researchers, has achieved a breakthrough in brain mapping, with ten seminal studies on mesoscale brain atlases published as a featured collection of papers in Cell Press...

China's Luxshare acquires majority stake in Leoni with major operations in Romania
Chinese electronics manufacturer Luxshare has acquired a 50.1% stake in German automotive cable producer Leoni AG, which operates several large-scale production facilities in Romania employing thousands of workers, Profit.ro reported. The majority...

China denies asking firms to collect data illegally after new EU probe
BEIJING: Beijing on Friday (Jul 11) denied asking firms to "illegally" collect and store users' personal information, after an Irish regulator helping the European Union regulate data privacy began investigating Chinese social media giant TikTok....