3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

A visitor interacts with a smart bionic hand at the booth of Qualcomm in the Digital Technology Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

3rd CISCE: Advanced Technologies in Beijing - China

A visitor interacts with a smart bionic hand at the booth of Qualcomm in the Digital Technology Chain area of the third China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE) in Beijing, capital of China, July 17, 2025. Themed on "Connecting the World for a Shared Future," the expo, hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade, kicked off in Beijing on Wednesday. Held from July 16 to 20, the 2025 CISCE gathered more than 650 companies and institutions from 75 countries, regions and international organizations, along with over 500 of their upstream and downstream partners. Photo by Ding Hongfa/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

China is Apple's most critical supply chain: Tim Cook

STORY: China is Apple's most critical supply chain: Tim Cook SHOOTING TIME: March 20, 2024 DATELINE: March 21, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:29 LOCATION: SHANGHAI, China CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Apple CEO Tim Cook STORYLINE: Apple CEO Tim Cook on Wednesday reiterated the company's long-term commitment to the Chinese market during his visit to Shanghai. "There's no supply chain in the world that's more critical to us than China," Cook said, noting that Apple will strengthen its long-term cooperation with its Chinese supply chain partners and work closely with them on green and smart manufacturing to achieve win-win results. A new flagship Apple store is scheduled to open in Shanghai on Thursday, which is set to become the company's second-largest retail store globally. On Wednesday, Apple held a sharing session with Chinese suppliers such as BYD, Lens Technology and Shenzhen Everwin Precision Technology Co., Ltd., showcasing their latest achievements and progress in smart manufacturing, green man

Huawei plans to develop 50,000 ICT talents in South Asia

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American IT entrepreneur dreams of energizing rural Japan

American IT entrepreneur dreams of energizing rural Japan

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Carl Sundberg (4th from L front) poses for photos with staff members of his company Smart Technology Partners on Jan. 24, 2013 on the grounds of former elementary school in Aizumisato, Fukushima Prefecture. Sundberg opened the data center as part of a project to invigorate rural Japan by reusing abandoned school buildings for an information technology business and creating new jobs. (Photo by Makoto Hori)

American IT entrepreneur dreams of energizing rural Japan

American IT entrepreneur dreams of energizing rural Japan

FUKUSHIMA, Japan - Carl Sundberg (C) talks with staff members of his company Smart Technology Partners on Jan. 23, 2013 at its data center set up in the building of a former elementary school in Aizumisato, Fukushima Prefecture. Sundberg opened the data center as part of a project to invigorate rural Japan by reusing abandoned school buildings for an information technology business and creating new jobs. (Photo by Makoto Hori)