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Annual data sales reach RMB 160 billion
What happened: Speaking at a press conference on Monday, officials from the National Data Administration stated that data transactions in China reached RMB 160 billion in 2024. That's a 30% y/y increase. Our take: We're bookmarking this number as a… Read More »

State-owned coal company says AI boosts profits
What happened: In a recent interview, Liang Yunfeng, Party Secretary and Chairman of the China Coal Shaanxi Energy and Chemical Industry Group, told media that the 2024 profit margin for Dahaize Coal Mine was over 40%. That's almost 10% higher… Read More »

CAC reminds internet companies to censor algorithms at AI conference
What happened: On Sunday, China's cyberspace regulator (CAC) held a forum on algorithm governance. Representatives from major internet platforms, including Douyin, Alibaba, Meituan, Tencent, Baidu, JD, Xiaohongshu, Bilibili, Weibo, and Kuaishou attended. The details: CAC deputy director Niu Yibing gave… Read More »