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Business
Nike Changes Its Sales Strategy in China, Phasing Out Third-Party Online Distributors
Global sportswear giant Nike has announced a significant restructuring of its sales operations in China. Starting January 1, 2027, the company will discontinue product sales through third-party online platforms, focusing instead on its official...
Digital technologies
Beijing’s Parks Now Employ 72 Robot “Workers” Performing a Wide Range of Tasks
Beijing authorities are rapidly expanding the use of robotics in urban management. This summer, 72 robots have been deployed across 14 municipal parks, taking on a broad range of responsibilities, including cleaning, security patrols,...
Warehouses and infrastructure
China’s Antarctic Station Runs on 50% Green Energy Even During the Polar Night
Qinling Station is able to meet around half of its electricity demand through an integrated energy system that combines wind, solar, hydrogen power, battery storage, and diesel generators. This hybrid approach ensures a stable...
Digital technologies
China Begins Exporting Smart Farming Technologies to Dozens of Countries
Autonomous tractors, AI-powered agricultural robots, and unmanned drones are rapidly becoming standard equipment across China's farming sector. The country is accelerating the adoption of digital technologies as a key strategy for strengthening food security...
Warehouses and infrastructure
China Launches New Measures to Address the Impact of Extreme Rainfall
As climate change continues to increase the frequency of extreme weather events, China has announced new measures aimed at improving its flood and landslide prevention capabilities. The initiative focuses on expanding real-time monitoring, enhancing...
Business
Japan Turns Defense Investment into a Driver of Economic Growth
Defense manufacturing is increasingly being positioned as an engine of economic growth. This approach is outlined in Japan's latest Defense White Paper, which identifies investment in military technologies as a tool to support advanced...
International trade
China Boosts Tesla Again as EV Sales Jump Nearly 38%
The Shanghai Gigafactory remains one of Tesla's strongest growth drivers. Sales of Model 3 and Model Y vehicles manufactured in China reached 93,579 units in July, marking the ninth consecutive month of year-over-year growth...
Global Affairs
Military Campaign Against Iran Depleted U.S. Long-Range Missile Stockpiles
The five-month conflict significantly reduced the United States' stockpile of precision-guided weapons. According to reports, U.S. forces have used nearly all of their ATACMS tactical missiles and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), as well as...