By an expat in Shenzhen — practical, tested advice. Living or traveling in China can be a shock to your online life. Google, YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp, Gmail, and many news sites are blocked by the Great Firewall. If you rely on Western tools for work, studies, or staying in touch, you’ll need a reliable VPN … Read more
SHENZHEN – August 7, 2025 — DJI, the global leader in drone technology, has officially entered the smart home space with the launch of their DJI robotic vacuum ROMO series, their first robotic vacuum cleaner series. This move signals a bold transition from aerial innovation to ground-level intelligence with the ROMO series. Unveiled on Wednesday, … Read more
SHENZHEN – August 6, 2025 — In a groundbreaking development for offshore logistics, a domestically developed electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft has completed the world’s first eVTOL offshore cargo flight. The flight delivered goods from land to an offshore oil platform. The landmark eVTOL offshore cargo flight was conducted by China National Offshore … Read more
New energy vehicle giant BYD plans to gain full control of Denza, its premium electric vehicle joint venture with German automaker Mercedes-Benz Group. BYD is waiting for regulatory approval to acquire the last 10% stake it does not yet own in Denza, according to the Shenzhen-based company. The equity transfer is expected to be completed … Read more
China has launched the final pair of backup satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3), marking a key milestone in its global satellite navigation ambitions. These two satellites, launched on a Long March-3B rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center, are the 59th and 60th in the BeiDou satellite family. Positioned in medium Earth … Read more
Nio is gearing up to challenge Tesla’s dominance in the Chinese electric vehicle market with the launch of its new Onvo L60 SUV. Scheduled for release later this month, the L60 is set to make waves with its competitive pricing and innovative features. The Onvo L60 will be priced at 206,900 yuan (US$29,267), significantly undercutting … Read more
China successfully launched the last pair of backup satellites for the BeiDou-3 Navigation Satellite System (BDS-3) on Thursday, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s space ambitions. The satellites, the 59th and 60th of the BeiDou family, were launched at 9:14 a.m. (Beijing Time) from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in Sichuan Province aboard a … Read more
China has tested a new type of warplane on the Liaoning, the first aircraft carrier of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy, sparking widespread speculation that the jet could be the J-35, a next-generation carrier-borne stealth fighter. According to state broadcaster CCTV, Zhang Naigang, a seasoned pilot, flew the new aircraft earlier this year. Experts … Read more
The Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has introduced a draft regulation aimed at standardizing the labeling of AI-generated synthetic content to safeguard national security and public interests. This draft, titled “Measures for Identifying AI-Generated Synthetic Content,” is open for public feedback until October 14, 2024. The regulation defines AI-generated synthetic content as any text, image, … Read more
China’s production and sales of new energy vehicles (NEVs) have continued to show impressive growth in the first eight months of 2023, further solidifying the country’s position as a global leader in the NEV sector. According to data released by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM) on Tuesday, the market share of NEVs in … Read more