China makes officials liable for environmental damage for life
China has reminded its officials of their lifelong responsibility for serious environmental damage on their watch, tying green…
Hong Kong gazettes bill to enable joint immigration checks at Shenzhen crossing
Hong Kong authorities have gazetted a new law regulating an upgraded border crossing, between the city and Shenzhen,…
As China’s tech firms adapt to AI era, workers worry they’ll be ‘optimised’ out of a job
When a friend checked in on a Meituan employee late last month to see if he had survived…
China unveils ‘employment-first’ plan that includes developing new AI-related jobs
In a fresh push to bolster job prospects, China has unveiled plans to harness AI for job creation…
China’s gig economy is an employment reservoir – but is the well drying up?
The air carried a chill in Hengdian, one of China’s best-known hubs for drama and film production. Yu…
China races to embed AI use across major industries with ambitious 2030 target
In its latest road map for artificial intelligence, China has set targets for the adoption of AI-powered devices…
Solar energy milestone: China taps the ocean in breakthrough for industry
China has launched a fully seawater-based solar energy system – the first of its kind suitable for industrial…
Salary caps spread in China’s finance sector amid ‘common prosperity’ drive
Several state-backed financial institutions in China have already placed annual salary caps on their senior executives, the Post…
China’s top political adviser, Wang Huning, reaffirms support for private economy
China’s No 4 political figure has rallied efforts to strengthen entrepreneurs’ confidence, as the employment-vital private sector braces…