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China can lead the world in 'artificial intelligence' R&D

[2017-06-28 07:56]

Zhang Yaqin, president of tech giant Baidu Inc, has called on Chinese companies to grasp the opportunities that will emerge from research and development into "artificial intelligence".

Soundbites on Premier Li's speech

[2017-06-28 07:56]

The speech sets the tone of the key theme of the annual meeting by focusing on inclusivity, which is the key foundation of Industrial Reform 4.0. Given the changes in the geopolitical landscape over the last year and heightened concerns about geopolitical factors, he reinforced the importance of support for globalization and open trade, and that the success of 4.0 for the world economy can only be achieved by being "inclusive" and with cooperation.

CEOs go bullish on growth prospects

[2017-06-28 07:56]

More than 90 percent of CEOs in China are confident about the growth outlook of their companies, a higher percentage than their global counterparts, a survey from KPMG showed on Tuesday.

Orchids bloom for export boom

[2017-06-28 07:56]

Weng Minqiang has to get the temperature and humidity just right for his butterfly orchid seedlings.

B&R Initiative to boost flora sales

[2017-06-28 07:56]

Horticultural companies in Guangdong province should grasp opportunities linked to the Belt and Road Initiative and expand their businesses globally.

Key fund pushes African growth

[2017-06-27 07:58]

The China-Africa Development Fund will create new investment and financing models, and work with third parties to ensure sustainable development in Africa to tackle challenges such as poverty, weak infrastructure and developing the continent's industrial foundation, the head of the China Development Bank on Monday.

Alibaba hires top scientist to mastermind AI drive

[2017-06-27 07:58]

Internet powerhouse Alibaba Group Holding Ltd has appointed a seasoned scientist at Amazon.com Inc to spearhead its efforts in artificial intelligence, a move that will propel its so-called "NASA plan" to double up on technology research.

Joyson eyes Japanese air bag firm

[2017-06-27 07:58]

Chinese automotive parts maker Ningbo Joyson Electronics has set its sights on taking over debt-ridden Japanese air bag maker Takata Corporation, which is currently filing the largest bankruptcy case in the country's manufacturing history.

Chinese firm on shortlist to run UK link

[2017-06-27 07:58]

Guangshen Railway Co, which operates a high-speed line between Guangdong and Shenzhen, is part of a consortium that has been shortlisted to run the United Kingdom's planned HS2 high-speed line, the British government announced.

Pan-Asia's Saudi project to break ground next March

[2017-06-27 07:58]

Pan-Asia PET Resin (Guangzhou) Co, one of the top three polyethylene terephthalate bottle suppliers in China, anticipates its $3.8 billion petrochemical project in Saudi Arabia will break ground next March and the first phase of the complex will become operational in August 2020.

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[2017-06-27 07:58]

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Plastic is fantastic for Chinese company in US

[2017-06-27 07:58]

Thousands of colored and transparent straws whirled through machinery, each getting wrapped in paper sleeves to keep them sanitary.

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