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Tencent invests in Neolix to boost L4 autonomous delivery in urban logistics China's Social Credit System

Tencent invests in Neolix to boost L4 autonomous delivery in urban logistics

Tencent has recently taken a stake in autonomous delivery vehicle maker Neolix, according to China’s national corporate credit information publicity system, as the companies seek to accelerate the commercial rollout of Level 4 self-driving technology in urban logistics. Founded in February 2018, Neolix develops, manufactures and operates autonomous delivery vehicles,…
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February 6, 2026
Meituan to acquire on-demand grocery firm Dingdong Maicai for $717 million China's Social Credit System

Meituan to acquire on-demand grocery firm Dingdong Maicai for $717 million

Credit: Dingdong Maicai Chinese delivery platform Meituan said today it plans to acquire the China operations of fresh grocery e-commerce firm Dingdong Maicai for an initial consideration of $717 million, as it seeks to deepen its presence in the fast-growing instant retail market. The deal covers 100% equity of Dingdong’s…
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February 5, 2026
China speeds up post-disaster rebuilding to secure sustainable future for quake-hit county China's Social Credit System

China speeds up post-disaster rebuilding to secure sustainable future for quake-hit county

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 6, 2024 shows a resettlement area in Dahejia Township of Jishishan County, northwest China's Gansu Province. (Photo by Ma Deming/Xinhua) LANZHOU, Feb. 5 (Xinhua) -- For most Chinese farmers, the freezing winter period before the Spring Festival is typically a slack season in…
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February 5, 2026
Australian Dollar steadies following China’s Services PMI data China's Social Credit System

Australian Dollar steadies following China’s Services PMI data

The Australian Dollar (AUD) advances against the US Dollar (USD) on Wednesday after registering over 1% gains in the previous session. The AUD/USD pair holds ground after China's Services Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) rose to 52.3 in January from 52.0 in December. This figure came in stronger than the expectations…
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February 4, 2026
PH Navy rejects China claim, says WPS military exercise zone is legal China's Social Credit System

PH Navy rejects China claim, says WPS military exercise zone is legal

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Navy on Tuesday rejected China’s claim that the Philippines illegally designated a “large-scale exercise zone” in the West Philippine Sea, saying the planned activities are lawful, coordinated with treaty allies, and conducted well within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Navy spokesperson for the West…
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February 3, 2026
Notepad++ updates got hijacked for months and could have spied for China China's Social Credit System

Notepad++ updates got hijacked for months and could have spied for China

Users of the text and code editor Notepad++ may have unknowingly downloaded a malicious update for the app after its shared hosting servers were hijacked last year. On Monday, the app’s developer, Don Ho, posted an update on the attack with more details, including that the hackers were “likely a…
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February 2, 2026
Trump to launch $12 billion rare earth mineral stockpile ‘Project Vault’ China's Social Credit System

Trump to launch $12 billion rare earth mineral stockpile ‘Project Vault’

President Donald Trump plans to launch a $12 billion stockpile of rare earth minerals to curb U.S. dependence on China. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo Feb. 2 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump plans to launch a $12 billion stockpile of rare earth minerals to curb U.S. dependence on…
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February 2, 2026
India-China ties take off as Air India resumes Shanghai-Delhi direct flights after 6 years China's Social Credit System

India-China ties take off as Air India resumes Shanghai-Delhi direct flights after 6 years

INDIA According to an official release, the inaugural Shanghai-New Delhi flight departed today from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, carrying over 230 passengers on board the Boeing 787 aircraft. The relaunch comes after a gap of nearly six years. ANI Updated : Feb 01, 2026, 09:58 PM IST Add DNA as…
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February 1, 2026