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The University of Macau (UM) and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) signed an agreement on Thursday to establish the first joint laboratory co-funded by Macao and Hong Kong -- the Joint Laboratory for Robotics and Embodied Intelligence, the UM told media.

China issues labor guidance for platform firms to protect workers' rights2026-02-10
China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, together with six other government departments, has issued administrative labor guidance to 16 major platform and logistics companies to safeguard the rights and interests of workers in new forms of employment.

Chinese regulator summons Amap's ride-hailing service over management issues2026-02-10
Chinese relevant authority recently issued a summons to domestic firm Amap's ride-hailing service over problems including the inadequate management of partnered ride-hailing platforms, fare-level suppression practices and the improper handling of emergency response measures, the Ministry of Transport disclosed on Monday.

China issues action plan to revitalize theatrical arts2026-02-09
Chinese authorities have revealed an action plan to promote the inheritance and development of theatrical arts over the next three years, starting from 2026.

Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison2026-02-09
The High Court of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) on Monday morning sentenced Jimmy Lai, an instigator of anti-China riots in Hong Kong, to 20 years in prison.

China pledges to bolster Asia-Pacific food security via cooperation2026-02-07
China is ready to work with other Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) economies to build a resilient, open, efficient and sustainable food system for the region, according to the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration.

China's State Council discusses draft gov't work report, 15th Five-Year Plan2026-02-07
China's State Council on Friday convened a plenary meeting to discuss the draft government work report and a draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan for economic and social development.

China's Shaanxi province, Jordan to collaborate on digital theatre2026-02-06
China's Shaanxi province signed a memorandum of understanding with Jordan on Thursday to jointly develop a digital theatre in the Jordanian capital, aiming to boost bilateral cooperation in digital performing arts.

China's rural online retail sales reach 3 trln yuan in 20252026-02-06
China's rural online retail sales reached a record 3 trillion yuan (about 431.22 billion U.S. dollars) in 2025, representing a year-on-year increase of 6.7 percent, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce on Thursday.

Guangzhou establishes international commercial court2026-02-05
Guangzhou, a forefront city of China's opening up and capital of the southern Guangdong Province, has set up an international commercial court as part of the city's efforts to build a highland for international commercial dispute resolution and foster a world-class, law-based business environment.

Chinese scientists identify core pathological brain network underlying Parkinson's disease2026-02-05
Chinese scientists have discovered the core pathological brain network for Parkinson's disease, and direct medical intervention targeting this network in clinical studies has achieved positive outcomes.

China aims to basically establish standards system for low-altitude economy by 20272026-02-03
A system of standards for the low-altitude economy is expected to be basically established by 2027, according to guidelines published on Monday.

China urges U.S. to stop unwarranted interrogations of Chinese enterprise personnel2026-02-03
China urges the United States to stop unwarranted interrogations of personnel from Chinese enterprises, effectively implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and ensure the normal and friendly exchanges between the two peoples, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.

China enacts regulations to protect vital global atmospheric watch station2026-02-02
New regulations to safeguard China's Waliguan Baseline Observatory on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau came into effect on Sunday, marking an upgrade in the protection of the vital global atmospheric watch station and advancing the world's ability to track climate change.

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China starts 2026 with resilience

China's headline consumer inflation of 0.2 percent in January represents a moderation from the previous month, but this is largely a story of the calendar rather than a lack of vitality. Because the Lunar New Year fell in January last year, the comparison base was higher than usual.