Amap (Gaode) debuts English navigation app for international tourists

Amap, a leading Chinese digital map provider, has launched the first English-language version of its popular navigation app, aiming to facilitate travel for the growing number of international tourists visiting China.

The app, available globally on both App Store and Google Play, provides a localized experience with English names and descriptions for attractions, eateries, accommodations and other key locations.

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Smartphone shipments forecast to rise by 73.1% in 2025

The shipments of artificial intelligence-powered smartphones across the globe are expected to rise by 73.1 percent year-on-year in 2025, according to a report from global market consultancy IDC.

The triple-digit growth in 2024 will be followed by four consecutive years of double-digit growth as handset manufacturers look to incorporate generative AI features across their device offerings, the consultancy said.

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EngineAI's Robot Step Into New Era

If you thought humanoid robots all have stiff, unnatural movements, it's time to take another look. A company in Shenzhen has taken a giant leap forward, perfecting robots capable of the smooth, organic movements of real people.

EngineAI Robotics Technology captured the public's imagination recently with a viral video showcasing the natural walking gait and balance of its latest robot — designated the SE01 — which moves with a fluidity and stability that closely matches that of a human. It's smoother by far than any of its predecessors, including C-3PO of Star Wars fame, which is just plain clunky by comparison.

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China Electric vehicle sales in 2025 seen up 20% to over 12 million units

China is on the cusp of leading the global transition to electric vehicles with sales overtaking fossil fuel-powered cars in 2025 and outperforming other countries, said a recent report by the UK-based Financial Times, citing assessments from four investment banks and research institutes.

The report forecasts that EV sales in China will grow 20 percent year-on-year to exceed 12 million units in 2025. Meanwhile, sales of traditional fuel-powered vehicles will drop to under 11 million units, an annual decline of over 10 percent. The report underscores the fact that EV sales have surpassed both domestic and global expectations.

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China imposes export controls on 28 US entities

China has added 28 entities from the United States, including Boeing Defense, Space & Security and Lockheed Martin Corp, to its export control list, the Ministry of Commerce announced on Thursday.

Taking effect immediately, this move aims to safeguard national security and interests while fulfilling nonproliferation and other international obligations, the ministry said in an online notice. 

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Baidu launches advanced AI model

Chinese tech heavyweight Baidu Inc has unveiled the latest version of its large language model, Ernie 4.0 Turbo, which will be available to the public via web interfaces and mobile apps.

The newly launched model offers faster responses and superior performance, elevating the capabilities of its previous version Ernie 4.0, according to the company. Developers can integrate the technology through Baidu's Qianfan LLM platform.

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China T-bond move seen safeguarding financial stability

The People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, may soon sell borrowed long-term Chinese government bonds, a move that would help safeguard financial stability and add a new tool of liquidity management, market experts said.

The PBOC said in an announcement on Monday that it would borrow treasury bonds in the near term from primary dealers — mainly commercial banks — to maintain the sound operation of the bond market, based on prudent assessment of the market situation.

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Great Wall Moter officially unveils GWM POER 2.4T diesel

Great Wall Moter officially unveils GWM POER 2.4T diesel on Beijing Auto Show 2024.

It's powered by 2.4T diesel engine, Max 135kW. It's also equipped with 7-inch color LCD dashboard + 12.3-inch smart touch screen, built-in a new generation of intelligent vehicle networking system, L2+ level global intelligent driving assistance, AI intelligent voice, vehicle remote control, FOTA wireless upgrade, online map and smart parking.

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Dongfeng Auto's Forthing Xinghai S7 debuts on Beijing Auto Show 2024

Dongfeng Auto unveils its Forthing Xinghai S7 on Beijing Auto Show 2024. Forthing Xinghai S7 is built on Dongfeng's S2-E platform. As a electric car, it can run 500km at full charge.

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Chery Exeed MPV EV Debuts on Beijing Auto Show 2024

The first green energy MPV of Chery Exeed is officially released on Beijing auto show 2024. It was designed by Exeed Europe and Shanghai teams with Fusion Luxury concept, opened the new chapter of Exeed's Wind of Art 2.0.

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Chinese high-tech manufactures to explorer the international market

Roborock at CES 2024

In 2014, a group of experts in smart manufacturing, each of them boasting around 15 years of work experience, gathered in a three-bedroom apartment in Beijing and decided to start up with Beijing Roborock Technology Co Ltd. What was extraordinary was their clear and simple ambition: to develop the world's best robotic vacuum cleaner.

Ten years on, their dream has come true. Roborock is a leading player in its sector and, in terms of global sales in 2023, the top-selling brand among smart vacuum cleaners worldwide, according to Euromonitor International, a market research firm.

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China's heavy vehicle maker ramps up production to meet overseas demand

Heavy vehicle manufacturers in Qingdao, Shandong province, are accelerating scientific and technological innovation, enhancing the competitiveness of independent brands and expanding the overseas markets.

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