BEIJING, April 24 (Xinhua) — China’s private sector saw robust industrial output growth in the first quarter of 2025, with its investment in manufacturing and innovation-driven development also accelerating. The sector, constituting more than 90 percent of enterprises in the world’s second-largest economy, has forged ahead with steady expansion as the country reaffirms unswerving support… Continue reading China’s policy support boosts private sector’s healthy development
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Economic Watch: China’s regional powerhouses turbocharge high-quality development
Having long propelled China’s economic ascent, major provincial-level regions are now leading the charge in the country’s transformative shift toward high-quality development. China’s top 10 provincial economic heavyweights, including Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong, Zhejiang and Sichuan, accounted for over 60 percent of the country’s GDP, despite covering less than 20 percent of its land area. Their… Continue reading Economic Watch: China’s regional powerhouses turbocharge high-quality development
Iran prepares large-scale AI training programme for one million schoolchildren
Iran plans to train one million schoolchildren and train 100,000 teachers in artificial intelligence (AI). This is reported by Mehr News Agency, a partner of TV BRICS. IA cites a statement by Vice-President for Science, Technology and Knowledge-Based Economy Hossein Afshin. He was speaking at a meeting with Education Minister Reza Morad Sahraei and members… Continue reading Iran prepares large-scale AI training programme for one million schoolchildren
South Africa is looking forward to cooperating with China in the development and application of artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) was a hot topic at this year’s annual meetings of the National People’s Congress and the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, also referred to as the Two Sessions. The recently released AI chatbot DeepSeek has quickly gained global attention and users with its rich features. Daan du Toit,… Continue reading South Africa is looking forward to cooperating with China in the development and application of artificial intelligence
DeepSeek AI showcases Chinese innovation and empowers the Global South
The release of a new artificial intelligence (AI) model, ironically, evokes a biblical memory. What has transpired in the past few days echoes the story of David versus Goliath, in which the massive and well-armed Goliath is defeated by the comparatively puny David, who comes to the battle with only his staff and sling. The… Continue reading DeepSeek AI showcases Chinese innovation and empowers the Global South
The State of Cloud Adoption in South Africa: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
In recent years, cloud computing has solidified its position as a vital component of digital transformation across the globe. Businesses of all sizes now rely on its remarkable flexibility, scalability, and cost-saving potential to remain competitive in an ever-changing technological landscape. In South Africa, this shift toward cloud technologies is steadily gaining traction as both… Continue reading The State of Cloud Adoption in South Africa: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities
Xinhua Think Tank Report Emphasizes China’s Commitment to Promoting World Peace
As global security challenges increase and intensify, China has initiated a vision for common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security, following a path of peaceful development while striving to promote peaceful coexistence and inclusive exchange of civilizations, said a Xinhua think tank report released on Tuesday. China has always been a practitioner of peaceful development, as… Continue reading Xinhua Think Tank Report Emphasizes China’s Commitment to Promoting World Peace
Nigeria to Launch Africa’s First Artificial Intelligence University in Lagos
Nigeria launches Africa’s first university dedicated exclusively to artificial intelligence (AI). The university will be a cornerstone in fostering technological innovation and tackling unemployment in the region, as reported by DNE Africa, a partner of TV BRICS. The future AI university is scheduled to begin operations soon, offering specialised programmes in AI, quantum computing, machine… Continue reading Nigeria to Launch Africa’s First Artificial Intelligence University in Lagos
Xinhua’s Top 10 World News Events in 2024
The following are the top 10 world news events in the year of 2024 selected by Xinhua: China’s head-of-state diplomacy opens new chapter In 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping attended three major diplomatic events at home: the Conference Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, the China-Arab States Cooperation Forum, and… Continue reading Xinhua’s Top 10 World News Events in 2024
Russia to Use Domestically Developed Cancer Vaccine in 2025
A cancer treatment developed by Russian specialists will be provided free of charge to citizens of the country. This was announced by Andrey Kaprin, Chief Oncologist of the Russian Ministry of Health and an academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The use of the vaccine on patients is scheduled for early 2025. According to… Continue reading Russia to Use Domestically Developed Cancer Vaccine in 2025