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China launches BeiDou-based satellite short messaging service for emergency needs
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (180+ words) BEIJING -- China has launched a new satellite short messaging service leveraging the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS), designed to provide reliable communication during emergencies when ground-based mobile networks are unavailable. The service was introduced by China Space-Time Information Co., Ltd.,…...
China promotes digital tourism, payment services for overseas personnel
21+ hour, 6+ min ago (182+ words) BEIJING - Chinese authorities have issued guidelines on enhancing the convenience of digital services for the entry of foreigners and people from outside the Chinese mainland, including measures to improve basic digital services and digital payment systems. The guidelines call for…...
TikTok wins court case against shutdown order in Canada
2+ week, 1+ day ago (184+ words) TikTok secured a legal victory in Canada on Wednesday after the country's federal court overturned a government order for the company to shut down its Canadian operations. The ruling directs the Canadian government to reconsider the case and allows the…...
Country eyes satellite internet leap with record filings
3+ week, 3+ day ago (518+ words) China's record number of satellite applications filed with the International Telecommunication Union is set to energize the entire space industry chain, from manufacturing to launching, propelling the nation's aerospace sector into a new phase of industrial scale-up and capability building,…...
China eyes space leap with record satellite filings
3+ week, 3+ day ago (517+ words) China's record number of satellite applications filed with the International Telecommunication Union is set to energize the entire space industry chain, from manufacturing to launching, propelling the nation's aerospace sector into a new phase of industrial scale-up and capability building,…...
Multiple satellite filings demonstrate transparency, responsibility and ambition: China Daily editorial
3+ week, 3+ day ago (191+ words) Low-Earth orbit slots are finite, nonrenewable and increasingly scarce. Once they are occupied or effectively locked by early movers, latecomers face severe constraints on their ability to deploy satellite systems critical for communications, navigation, remote sensing and digital services. Under…...
Lake water tames data center heat
3+ week, 4+ day ago (403+ words) Editor's note: As protection of the planet's flora, fauna and resources becomes increasingly important, China Daily is publishing a series of stories to illustrate the country's commitment to safeguarding the natural world. In Central China's Hunan province, a visionary project…...
'Dead Or Not' app aimed at people living alone surges to top spot
3+ week, 5+ day ago (293+ words) A new app called Si Le Me, literally meaning "Dead Or Not", has surged to the top of Apple's paid app rankings in China, igniting heated discussion on social media. According to a report by Guangzhou Daily on Thursday, the…...
China to beef up personal data protection in internet applications
3+ week, 6+ day ago (186+ words) BEIJING - China's cyberspace regulator on Saturday released draft rules regulating the collection and use of personal information by internet applications, seeking public feedback. The draft, formulated by the Cyberspace Administration of China, aims to protect the rights and interests of…...
WIC holds 2026 New Year reception in Beijing
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (165+ words) The World Internet Conference (WIC) held its 2026 New Year reception in Beijing on Dec 29. Zhuang Rongwen, head of the Cyberspace Administration of China and chair of the WIC, attended and delivered remarks. Also present were Niu Yibing, Wang Jingtao, Yang…...