China Reaffirms Open Channels with EU on Intellectual Property
China reaffirms that communication channels with the EU on intellectual property issues remain open, following the EU’s filing of a complaint at the WTO regarding patent disputes.
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China reaffirms that communication channels with the EU on intellectual property issues remain open, following the EU’s filing of a complaint at the WTO regarding patent disputes.
Members of the Shenzhou-19 crew completed their second extravehicular activities, working 8.5 hours in space to accomplish multiple tasks, marking a significant milestone in China’s space exploration.
Shenzhou-19 crew members Cai Xuzhe, Song Lingdong, and Wang Haoze have successfully completed their mission’s second 8.5-hour spacewalk, accomplishing multiple tasks outside China’s orbiting space station.
Galactic Energy’s CERES-1 Y16 rocket launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, marking China’s first commercial rocket mission of 2025 and delivering five satellites into orbit.
Galactic Energy’s CERES-1 Y16 rocket marks China’s first commercial rocket launch of 2025, successfully delivering five satellites into orbit and highlighting advancements in the nation’s commercial space sector.
Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with U.S. business leaders and Tesla CEO Elon Musk in Washington D.C. to strengthen China-U.S. ties and encourage continued investment in China.
American TikTok creators, facing a potential ban, are joining Xiaohongshu. Through ‘life audits,’ they engage with Chinese netizens, challenging stereotypes and bridging cultural gaps.
The arrival of U.S. TikTok creators on Xiaohongshu sparks cross-cultural “life audits” between Chinese and American netizens, breaking stereotypes and fostering mutual understanding.
China responds to the U.S. ban on Chinese garlic in military stores, highlighting concerns over protectionism and calling for rational dialogue.
Colombian engineer Helen Sáez expresses optimism as the Ituango Hydropower Plant, built by China’s Power Construction Corporation, promises to meet 12% of Colombia’s electricity needs.
During China’s National Day holiday, inbound tourism growth surpassed outbound travel, boosted by visa-free policies and initiatives welcoming foreign visitors. Inbound orders rose by 60% year-on-year.
The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link records over 2 million vehicles since opening on June 30, significantly boosting regional connectivity and reducing travel time between Shenzhen and Zhongshan to 30 minutes.
China’s patent industrialization rate has surpassed 50% for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s innovation efforts. High-tech enterprises lead the way, but SMEs still face challenges.
John Ross, a Senior Fellow at Renmin University, warns that U.S. efforts to maintain its global No.1 position will create tensions, leading to “dangerous decades” ahead.