Patent applications grow in China, but global quality gap remains

A total of 751,000 applications for invention patents were handled in China in the first half of 2018 as strong growth in the area continued, according to the State Intellectual Property Office.

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Visit to take China-Germany ties to new heights

BERLIN - Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to Germany will help build mutual trust and push bilateral ties to a higher level, said Chinese Ambassador to Germany Shi Mingde.

Hand in hand to safeguard free global economy

Photo show on B&R Initiative in Berlin set to boost cultural ties

BERLIN - An exhibition of 43 photos featuring achievements of the Belt and Road Initiative - as well as landscapes of participating countries - has kicked off recently in the German capital to great interest, officials said.

Guideline proposes stringent new rules for automakers

China is planning to curb new gasoline and diesel car projects and raise the threshold for electric car manufacturing, as the world's largest car market opens its door wider and wider to international players.

British car industry fears consequences of bad deal on Brexit

LONDON - The British automotive industry faces a threat to investment and to exports if there is a Brexit agreement which fails to produce a favorable outcome on trade and tariffs, according to an industry body.

Carmakers, tech companies join hands to charge ahead in smart mobility race

As sweeping changes transform the automotive industry, carmakers are joining hands with leading technology companies to enhance their competitiveness.

Voluntary recalls show carmakers addressing customer complaints

Carmakers in China are more willing to face up to and solve quality problems, with voluntary recalls accounting for 73 percent of total recalls from January to June, said the country's top quality watchdog.

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Daimler to road test smart models

BMW X3 roars onto the roads, catering specifically for Chinese drivers

BMW Brilliance Automotive Ltd said the market is excited about the launch of the all-new BMW X3, an authentic and ideal China exclusive model, designed for local customers who want sheer driving pleasure and a sublime luxury experience.

Steinway tunes in to Asia-Pacific market

For anyone learning to play the piano or who simply admires the brand name, it would be a dream come true to own a Steinway& Sons piano. The company's global CEO Ron Losby can still recall when he got his first Steinway at the age of 25 after years of saving.