Beyond ‘brain in jar’ industrial artificial intelligence is redefining factory floor
Users submit customisation requests through an AI chat interface, while backend AI coordinates the appropriate design tools. AI agents manage production autonomously, humanoid robots transport the soles through the manufacturing process and AI-controlled robots complete final packaging.
Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for normal flow in Strait of Hormuz to forestall imminent economic turmoil
On the current situation in the Middle East and the Gulf region, Xi stressed that China calls for an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire and cessation of hostilities, supports all efforts conducive to restoring peace, and remains committed to resolving disputes through political and diplomatic means.
‘Chinese car brands hailed as ‘coming in South African market with a bang’ as Jetour launches PHEV SUVs in Pretoria
Yuan Anguo, vice president of Jetour International, said that since entering the South African market in September 2024, Jetour’s monthly sales have risen from about 400 units to over 1,800 units, reflecting strong market acceptance.
Why China’s manufacturing sector is on the sprint as US-Israel versus Iran war hobbles rest of the world
Hailed by international media as a testament to China’s manufacturing strength and comprehensive local supply chain, the victory highlights a larger reality: as global economic turbulence intensifies, China’s manufacturing sector is proving its resilience and capacity for high-quality growth.
Chinese President Jinping joins push for Middle East peace and stability with four-point proposal
It is imperative to promote the building of a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security architecture for the Middle East and the Gulf region, he noted.
China’s zero-tariff policy on African exports sets doors ajar for South Africa’s wine industry growth
To capitalise on these shifts, Diemersdal has begun strengthening its presence in Asia. Layer said the winery recently partnered with a representative based in the region to deepen market insight and expand outreach, including participating in trade shows, targeting specific cities, and refining product offerings to better match local tastes.
Dominant Chinese Artificial Intelligence firms rake in huge profits in niche markets
China’s vast domestic market provides fertile ground for AI adoption. Tech giants like Alibaba have begun integrating agentic AI, linking it with their existing digital infrastructure – spanning payments, logistics, and cloud services – to convert algorithms into revenue.
How tai chi, a variant of kung fu, has taken root in Rwanda and Kigali residents are loving it
For many Rwandans, tai chi is more than just movement – it is a personal journey. Emile Ndagijimana, a tai chi teacher, shared a deeply rooted story of passion that began in childhood with Xinhua. “I started practicing kung fu at the age of nine,” he recalled.
Fly-on-the-wall: Florida real estate in US is a covert corridor for Chinese, Russian spies as it’s home to 21 military installations and world’s busiest spaceport
The ex-spies blended in nicely among the engineers, techies, and tanned retirees from law enforcement and government-adjacent jobs. They’d adapted to life along the so-called Space Coast, a palm-dotted shoreline roughly 70 miles end to end, from Titusville down through Cocoa Beach and on past the guarded gates of Patrick Space Force Base, where NASA’s old infrastructure still hums, even as the privatized rocket era now sets the tempo.
China’s says its recently launched 15th Five-Year Plan guarantees it steady, long-term growth of modernisation
As a new driver of future development, new quality productive forces should be cultivated in line with local conditions. It is necessary to leverage local resource endowments, industrial foundations and research capabilities to selectively foster emerging industries, new business models and new growth drivers.
