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UnionPay International, ICBC (Macau), New Yaohan co-launch dual currency diamond card

By Mayesha Taher

SHANGHAI, Dec. 12, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/–On December 5, UnionPay International announced a collaboration with ICBC (Macau) and New Yaohan in Macao to issue the ICBC New Yaohan UnionPay Dual Currency Diamond Card. Senior management of the three companies, including chairman of UnionPay International Dong Junfeng, New Yaohan director Polly Yeung and ICBC (Macau) chairman Gao Ming, … Continued

“High-quality Yimeng Chestnuts” Area in Shandong’s Linshu Explores Rural Revitalization

By Michelle Lauifata

LINYI, China, Dec. 12, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– In Shawo Village, Qingyun Town, Linshu County, one can witness a harmonious blend of distinctive rural architecture, elegant courtyards, well-paved asphalt roads, culturally vibrant streets, and chestnut trees swaying gently in the breeze. Together, these elements create a picturesque scene of rural revitalization. This is “High-quality Yimeng Chestnuts” area, a … Continued

Strengthening Multilateralism: The Imperial Springs International Forum Makes Its Debut in Europe

By Mayesha Taher

GUANGZHOU, China, Dec. 11, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– From December 11 to 12, local time, the 2024 Imperial Springs International Forum (ISIF) will be held in Madrid, Spain, bringing together over 200 participants from political, academic, and business circles across over 50 countries. As one of China’s highest-level platforms for international civil exchanges, this marks the first time … Continued

Foreign journalists explore the “Ice Harvesting Festival” and experience the unique winter charm of the “City of Asian Winter Games”

By Mayesha Taher

On December 8, the 2024-2025 Ice and Snow Season themed on “Seeking Physical and Mental Pleasure from Sunlit Warmth Amidst Snow” kicked off ceremoniously in the Northeast Asia Ski Resort in Shenyang, Liaoning province. This event aims to propel the growth of the “Ice and Snow Economy” in Shenyang, inject new momentum in winter tourism and … Continued

Transforming Small Mushrooms into Thriving Industry in Shandong’s Feixian County

By Michelle Lauifata

LINYI, China, Dec. 10, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– Recently, the Yanminghu Village Edible Mushroom Cultivation Base in Liangqiu Town, Feixian County, Shandong Province has been buzzing with activity. Rows of black fungus cultivation sticks are neatly arranged, while Hu Xiaotian, the base manager, leads mushroom farmers in packing and organizing shipments. “We use honeysuckle branches as the raw material for our mushroom sticks,” Hu explained, … Continued

RenaissThera Closes Seed Funding to Drive AI-Powered Therapies for Cardio-Metabolic Diseases

By Michelle Lauifata

BENGALURU, India, Dec. 10, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) RenaissThera Private Limited (“RenaissThera”), a pioneering Bengaluru-based biotechnology company, has successfully closed its seed funding round backed by angel investors. This funding will accelerate the development of novel small-molecule therapies targeting GLP-1 and GIP receptors for Cardio-metabolic (CM) diseases, with an emphasis on diabetes and obesity. The company … Continued

FAW accelerate expansion into new energy sector and oversea market

By Mayesha Taher

CHANGCHUN, China, Dec. 9, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/–Hongqi, a car brand under China’s leading automaker China FAW Group Co., Ltd., is accelerating its expansion in the new energy sector, with its new platforms ready to launch three electric models. Founded in 1953 in the northeastern city of Changchun, FAW was the first automaker in China to own … Continued

Over 2,000 Enterprises Worldwide Join China (Hainan) International Trade Fair for Tropical Agricultural Products

By Mayesha Taher

HAIKOU, China, Dec. 9, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/–The 27th China (Hainan) International Trade Fair for Tropical Agricultural Products took place at the Hainan Free Trade Port on Dec. 5-8. Participants from 2,200 enterprises representing over 10 countries and regions attended the event, sharing the latest agricultural advancements and innovative technologies. During the fair, delegations, exhibitors, and buyers … Continued

Qianhai Forum on High-Quality Development of Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industries

By Mayesha Taher

SHENZHEN, China, Dec. 9, 2024 /Xinhua-AsiaNet/– On December 6, the Qianhai Forum, themed “New Situation, New Reform, and New Action: Shenzhen-Hong Kong Cooperation to Build a Hub for High-Quality Development of Modern Service Industries”, kicked off in Qianhai, Shenzhen. The Forum consisted of a main forum, four parallel forums on financial opening-up and innovation, Shenzhen-Hong Kong technological innovation, … Continued