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China's SASAC directed central state-owned enterprises to accelerate AI adoption across manufacturing, from R&D to production and management.

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China Tests Star-Based Navigation for Its 2030 Jupiter Mission

Chinese researchers tested stellar aberration navigation aboard the Tianhui-7 satellite in January, fixing its position to within 5km ahead of a 2030 Jupit

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Hong Kong Cuts Subsidised Physiotherapy Places by a Third for 2027-28

Hong Kong's Education Bureau cut subsidised physiotherapy places by about a third for 2027-28 as graduates face a tightening job market

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China Sets 2030 Target for Public Cultural Services in 15th Five-Year Plan

China's Ministry of Culture and Tourism issued a 15th Five-Year Plan for public cultural services, setting 2030 targets and 18 key engineering projects.

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China Unveils Publishing Industry Plan for 2026–2030 With 33 Major Projects

China's National Press and Publication Administration has issued a publishing industry plan through 2030, listing eight priority areas and 33 major project

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Target raised its full-year profit and sales outlook again as CEO Michael Fiddelke's store revamp and fresh merchandise draw customers back to the retailer

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Target Posts Second Straight Sales Gain and $994M Tariff Refund, but Stock Falls

Target reported a second straight quarter of comparable sales growth and a $994 million tariff refund, raising its outlook, but shares fell on the report.