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Blockchain Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 8, 2025 - Blockchain digital cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, March 8, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 8, 2025 - Blockchain digital cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, March 8, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 8, 2025 - Blockchain digital cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, March 8, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 8, 2025 - Blockchain digital cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, March 8, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 8, 2025 - Blockchain digital cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, March 8, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 8, 2025 - Blockchain digital cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, March 8, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 8, 2025 - Blockchain digital cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, March 8, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 8, 2025 - Blockchain digital cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, March 8, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 8, 2025 - Blockchain digital cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, March 8, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 8, 2025 - Blockchain digital cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, March 8, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - MARCH 8, 2025 - Blockchain digital cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, March 8, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Virtual Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Blockchain virtual digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, February 7, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Virtual Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Blockchain virtual digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, February 7, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Virtual Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Blockchain virtual digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, February 7, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Virtual Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Blockchain virtual digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, February 7, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Virtual Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Blockchain virtual digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, February 7, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Virtual Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Blockchain virtual digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, February 7, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Virtual Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Blockchain virtual digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, February 7, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Virtual Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Blockchain virtual digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, February 7, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Virtual Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Blockchain virtual digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, February 7, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Blockchain Virtual Digital Cryptocurrency

SHANGHAI, CHINA - FEBRUARY 7, 2025 - Blockchain virtual digital cryptocurrency Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin, February 7, 2025, Shanghai, China.

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Chinese machinery company embraces digital transformation to boost productivity

STORY: Chinese machinery company embraces digital transformation to boost productivity SHOOTING TIME: May 8, 2024 DATELINE: May 17, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:57 LOCATION: ZHENGZHOU, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Chinese machinery company 2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YONGQIANG, Deputy general manager, Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery (Group) Co., Ltd. STORYLINE: A Chinese machinery company in central China has boosted productivity in recent years by embracing integrated digital transformation. Headquartered in Henan Province, Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery (Group) Co., Ltd. has harnessed big data and blockchain technologies, establishing a smart factory that doubles production efficiency and reduces production costs by 60 percent. The company's products are now exported to over ten countries, including the United States and Australia. SOUNDBITE (Chinese): WANG YONGQIANG, Deputy general manager, Zhengzhou Coal Mining Machinery (Group) Co., Ltd. "I'm now at the digital factory for manufac

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China's Blue Circle initiative wins UN highest environment award

STORY: China's Blue Circle initiative wins UN highest environment award SHOOTING TIME: Oct. 29, 2023 DATELINE: Oct. 30, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:53 LOCATION: TAIZHOU, China CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENT SHOTLIST: 1. various of coastline in Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province 2. various of Internet of Things and blockchain technologies used in Blue Circle 3. various of collected plastic bottles 4. STANDUP (English): ZHENG MENGYU, Xinhua correspondent 5. various of a visual tracing system 6. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): CHEN GUANGHUI, Co-founder of Zhejiang Lanjing Technology Co., Ltd. 7. various of recycling of marine plastic waste 8. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): FU XIANWEI, Director of operations, Veolia Huafei Polymer Technology (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. 9. various of processing of marine plastic waste 10. various of coastline in Taizhou City, east China's Zhejiang Province 11. SOUNDBITE 3 (Chinese): XIE HUAN, Director of Taizhou Municipal Ecology and Environment Bureau 12. various of the ocean STORYLINE: The United Nations En

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2023 Global Industrial Internet Conference concludes in NE China

STORY: 2023 Global Industrial Internet Conference concludes in NE China DATELINE: Oct. 20, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:11 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the 2023 Global Industrial Internet Conference STORYLINE: The 2023 Global Industrial Internet Conference (GIIC) concluded Friday in Shenyang, capital of northeast China's Liaoning Province. Top scholars and industry insiders from home and abroad gathered at the three-day event to discuss a diverse range of topics regarding the industrial internet. This year's conference set up an innovative achievements exhibition as in previous years, with a total of 55 industrial Internet-related enterprises and 12 key industrial parks participating. Visitors can also experience new products or technologies, such as artificial intelligence large models, blockchain technology, and bionic robots through immersive interaction. Xinhua News Agency correspondents reporting from Shenyang, China. (XHTV)

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Foreign business leader optimistic about China's entrepreneurs

STORY: Foreign business leader optimistic about China's entrepreneurs DATELINE: Aug. 28, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:32 LOCATION: Beijing CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of HICOOL 2023 Global Entrepreneur Summit 2. SOUNDBITE (English): STEVE HOFFMAN, Chairman & CEO of Founders Space STORYLINE: Steve Hoffman, chairman and CEO of Founders Space, a global innovation hub for entrepreneurs, corporations and investors, has said that entrepreneurs in China "have a huge opportunity." Hoffman made the remarks in an interview with Xinhua at the HICOOL 2023 Global Entrepreneur Summit in Beijing. SOUNDBITE (English): STEVE HOFFMAN, Chairman & CEO of Founders Space "China is uniquely positioned with a number of software engineers, the talent here and the huge marketplace to develop the next generation of software, including AI. We've already seen blockchain. And there'll be many more innovations coming. So I think China and the entrepreneurs here have a huge opportunity. Also biotech in China. It's a really exciting ti

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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Alipay Fined 3 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Alipay at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the evening of July 7, 2023, the People's Bank of China issued an administrative punishment notice, and Alipay (China) Network Technology Co., Ltd. was warned by the central bank for seven illegal acts such as violating the payment account management regulations, confiscating the illegal income of 830.9 million yuan, and fined 2,231 million yuan, a total of 3,069.1 million yuan. Specific illegal acts include violation of payment account management regulations; Violating regulations on liquidation administration; Violating the provisions on matters related to the prevention of new types of illegal crimes in telecommunications networks; Failure to perform customer identific

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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Alipay Fined 3 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Alipay at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the evening of July 7, 2023, the People's Bank of China issued an administrative punishment notice, and Alipay (China) Network Technology Co., Ltd. was warned by the central bank for seven illegal acts such as violating the payment account management regulations, confiscating the illegal income of 830.9 million yuan, and fined 2,231 million yuan, a total of 3,069.1 million yuan. Specific illegal acts include violation of payment account management regulations; Violating regulations on liquidation administration; Violating the provisions on matters related to the prevention of new types of illegal crimes in telecommunications networks; Failure to perform customer identific

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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Ant Group Fined 7.123 Billion Chinese Yuan

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JULY 7, 2023 - Ant Group exhibits at the 2023 World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai, China, July 7, 2023. Display the development achievements of trusted AI base stations, AIGC+ meta-universe, AIoT blockchain and other fields, especially noting the status of Alipay as the official partner of Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. On the same day, it was reported that Ant Group and its subsidiaries had violated laws and regulations in corporate governance, financial consumer protection, participating in the business activities of banking and insurance institutions, engaging in payment and settlement business, fulfilling anti-money laundering obligations and carrying out fund sales business, etc., and were fined 7.123 billion yuan by the financial management department, requiring the closure of the illegal "mutual treasure" business. And compensate the interests of consumers in accordance with the law. Ant Group responded to the sincere acceptance and will further consolidate the level of c

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China moving full speed ahead on advancing future-oriented infrastructure

STORY: China moving full speed ahead on advancing future-oriented infrastructure DATELINE: May 11, 2022 LENGTH: 00:02:46 LOCATION: SHENYANG, China CATEGORY: ECONOMY/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of infrastructure construction in Fuxin City 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Chinese): WANG TIEJUN, Development and Reform Commission in Fuxin 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Chinese): MENG HONGWEI, Deputy director of Xiong'an Blockchain Lab STORYLINE: Eyeing infrastructure as a pillar for economic and social development, China's central authorities have vowed to build modern infrastructure system and strengthen infrastructure construction in an all-round way. According to a meeting of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs held in late April, comprehensively strengthening infrastructure construction is of great significance to ensuring national security, smoothing domestic circulation, expanding domestic demand and promoting high-quality development. Despite the resurgence of COVID-19 infections, China has witnessed accelerati

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Digital key technology using Alpsparpine's blockchain technology

Alps Alpine is developing car-sharing related systems, and in July formed a comprehensive alliance with Freebit, a provider of various Internet-based services, for technical cooperation in the development of services and new products. As car sharing becomes more widespread, the performance requirements for automobiles will change, and electronic component companies are also looking at high durability products. Alps Alpine is advocating a "seamless smart mobility life" that supports the entire process before, during, and after the ride, until the vehicle reaches its destination. The service is expected to start as early as the end of fiscal year 2019. Nobuhiko Yoneya, Vice President of Alpine, said, "We are developing various complementary technologies and verifying the service. Therefore, it is likely that different electronic components will be used than in the past. Photo taken on July 23, 2019, credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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Image of Bitcoin

Bitcoin dummy coins owned by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun employees, October 29, 2019, Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun editorial office, Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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Image of Bitcoin

Bitcoin dummy coins owned by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun employees, October 29, 2019, Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun editorial office, Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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Image of Bitcoin

Bitcoin dummy coins owned by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun employees, October 29, 2019, Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun editorial office, Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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Image of Bitcoin

Bitcoin dummy coins owned by Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun employees, October 29, 2019, Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun editorial office, Credit: Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun / Kyodo News Images

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World Internet Conference 2020 Light of the Internet Expo

Blockchain stands at the Light of the Internet Expo at the World Internet Conference 2020 in Wuzhen, East China's Zhejiang Province, Nov. 22, 2020.

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Blockchain forum in China

Leon Li (far L), founder and CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Huobi Group, poses for a photo with representatives from countries involved in China's "Belt and Road" initiative, after signing a technological cooperation agreement for the building of next-generation financial infrastructure during an international forum on blockchain technology in Haikou, China, on Dec. 5, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo