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Nigeria’s crypto boom isn’t just about technology – trust plays a role in the local gadget trade with China

On a humid afternoon in Nigeria’s commercial capital, Lagos, a young trader in electronics pulls out his phone and opens Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency trading platform by trading volume. He’s not monitoring the Bitcoin market or chasing the next crypto craze. He’s paying a supplier in the Chinese port…

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ComfortDelGro considers bringing self-driving vehicles to London as the Singapore transit operator reports record $4B revenue

ComfortDelGro is partnering with Chinese robotaxi firm Pony AI on pilot programs in Guangzhou, China and Singapore.

Fortune

How FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam is adapting to the era of 're-globalization'

Subramaniam—FedEx's second-ever CEO, and a company lifer—now has to lead the Global 500 company without founder Fred Smith for the first time.

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World’s first flying car factory begins production in China

China’s Xpeng-owned Aridge has launched trial production at the world’s first flying car factory in Guangzhou, taking a major step toward commercializing next-generation transport.

Euronews

Meet IRON, Chinese EV maker XPeng’s new humanoid robot

Chinese EV maker XPeng revealed its second-generation humanoid robot IRON, alongside plans for robo-taxis and flying cars during its AI Day in Guangzhou.

Euronews

First-class beauty: Prix Versailles picks the world's best looking train stations

The Prix Versailles World Ceremony has picked its 'magnificent seven' passenger stations as the world's most beautiful train and metro stops. From Australia to Belgium via Saudi Arabia, the prizes show the jury's penchant towards modernity.

Euronews

EXCLUSIVE: EHang's CFO Just Gave Away The Future — And It's Bigger Than Anyone Expected

While most of the eVTOL industry is still running test flights, China's EHang is quietly building a commercial empire. With more than 1,000 aircraft orders, a Yunfu plant capable of producing 1,000 units annually and working with regulatory programs in Southeast Asia, the Guangzhou-based company is ahead of competitors.

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EXCLUSIVE: EHang Just Deleted The Cockpit - And Took Off Anyway

In an industry obsessed with pilot training and regulatory hurdles, China's EHang Holdings Ltd (NASDAQ:EH) has skipped straight to autonomy. The Guangzhou-based eVTOL maker is already flying commercial routes while U.S. rivals Joby Aviation Inc (NYSE:JOBY) and Archer Aviation Inc (NYSE:ACHR) remain mired in certifications, betting that a cockpit-free model…

Benzinga

WeRide Rolls Out 24/7 Driverless Robotaxi Service In Guangzhou's Huangpu District

WeRide (NASDAQ:WRD) has officially launched round-the-clock commercial operations of its mass-produced Robotaxi GXR in Guangzhou’s Huangpu District.

Benzinga

Chinese Cluster Now World's Top Innovation Hotspot: UN

Shenzhen-Hong Kong-Guangzhou has overtaken Tokyo-Yokohama to become the world's top cluster for innovation, the United Nations said Monday.

International Business Times

China’s fast-fashion capital slows down under Trump’s trade war

Guangzhou is the humming heart of the global fast fashion industry, but uncertainty over US tariffs is putting pressure on orders and profits

The Guardian - AU

Pony.ai Kicks Off 24/7 Robotaxi Service In Guangzhou And Shenzhen

Pony AI (NASDAQ:PONY) launched 24/7 Robotaxi operations on Friday in Guangzhou and Shenzhen, significantly expanding its service hours in two of China’s most dynamic economic hubs.

Benzinga

Inside the Chinese ‘Shein villages’ facing an existential threat from Trump tariffs

Despite allegations of exploitation, thousands of Chinese workers have come to rely on Shein for their livelihoods, write Casey Hall and Sophie Yu. Trump’s tariffs could put all that at risk

The Independent UK

Singaporean taxi operator ComfortDelGro hopes robotaxis can future-proof the industry, as aging populations lead to fewer drivers

ComfortDelGro is partnering with Chinese self-driving startup Pony.ai to launch a two-year pilot program in Guangzhou, China.

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International Business Times

Chinese Plus-size Influencer Spreads Body Positivity Through Fashion

Surrounded by racks of colourful dresses and blazers in China's manufacturing hub of Guangzhou, plus-size clothing brand owner and influencer Amanda Yao is on a mission to promote body positivity.

International Business Times

Chinese Pet Owners Mask Dogs After Dozens Die In Suspected Poisoning

More than 40 pet dogs have reportedly died of suspected poisoning in China's Guangzhou, Guangdong province, prompting widespread concern among pet owners.

Latin Times

Chinese Pet Owners Forced to Start Masking Their Dogs After Dozens Die in Suspected Poisoning

More than 40 pet dogs have reportedly died of suspected poisoning in China's Guangzhou, Guangdong province, prompting widespread concern among pet owners.

The Guardian - UK

Chinese city still officially in summer as 30-year heat record broken

Temperatures in Guangzhou fail to drop below level that meteorological service uses to mark change in season

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The Independent UK

Severe turbulence on flight from Singapore to Guangzhou in China leaves 7 injured

As the latest in a series of turbulence-related accidents on commercial flights, it sparks concerns over passenger safety

International Business Times UK

Temu Office Mobbed By Chinese Suppliers Saying Westerners Get Free Products When They Demand For Refunds But Never Return Items

Chinese suppliers staged a protest at Temu headquarters, demanding changes to the company's refund policy.

Caixin Global

Weekly Must-Read: ‘Exorbitant’ Fines Land Temu in Hot Water With Chinese Merchants

Hundreds gathered outside Temu’s Guangzhou offices to voice anger at the platform’s increasing levying of penalties for product defects without providing evidence

Al Jazeera

Ukraine tells China that Russia is not ready for ‘good faith’ talks

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba visited Guangzhou, China to discuss bilateral relations.

Caixin Global

Guangzhou Baiyunshan Chairman Steps Down Amid Investigation

Li Chuyuan, who has resigned from all his duties, was taken away by provincial authorities for questioning

Caixin Global

Guangzhou Relaxes Property Purchase Curbs on Foreign Buyers

Restrictions lifted for non-Chinese mainland home buyers in latest move to revitalize housing market

International Business Times UK

Diploma Devaluation: Overqualified Chinese Graduates Desperate For Jobs Hired For Crematorium Role

A philosophy student that graduated with a master's degree was among the shortlisted applicants for a role in one of Guangzhou's crematoriums.

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