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In for the Longer Haul
Extending older drivers' careers may ease the trucking industry's growing labor shortage, but experts say stronger policies are still needed to improve working conditions and get the next generation behind the wheel
Race to the Top
China’s motorbike industry is looking to ZXMOTO’s World Superbike victories to boost the sector, though insiders say more technology R&D, brand building and policy support is needed
Short Circuits
Declining rental and retail prices of humanoid robots underscores the urgency of developing robots for more complicated real-world scenarios
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Second-class Staff
Designed for temporary staffing, China's labor dispatch system has become a widespread tool for cutting costs - and depriving workers of job security. As abuses mount, experts are calling to sack the system entirely
Lean Machines
Local governments are providing incentives and space to attract small, AI-powered companies to drive economic development, while insiders warn of copycat projects and uncertainties over the security risks of smart agents
Caution and Continuity
As global uncertainties mount and China's domestic growth model continues to evolve, the country is emphasizing flexible growth, fiscal expansion and social investment, signaling a structural pivot toward sustainability, innovation and consumption