The 2024 Global E-commerce Challenge (GEC), organized by Alibaba International, wrapped up with a global finals event in Hangzhou, highlighting outstanding AI-driven e-commerce solutions from young innovators. The competition saw over 1,000 participants from diverse regions, with Team CrashCourse from Singapore Management University winning first place and travel vouchers worth $10,000. Teams from Johns Hopkins University, University of Maryland, and …
Reviving Traditional Culture Along the Grand Canal: Yangzhou Hosts Sharing Meeting
A sharing meeting focused on blending Chinese traditional culture with the Grand Canal took place in Yangzhou, a city renowned for its cultural heritage. Scholars, artists, and online influencers gathered to discuss the Grand Canal’s historical and cultural significance, and how it inspires artistic creation. Speakers emphasized the canal’s role in grain transportation, irrigation, and uniting regional civilizations throughout history. …
Hong Kong CENTRESTAGE 2024: Fashion’s Global Hub with Record Participation
The highly anticipated 18th CENTRESTAGE fashion event, organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), began on September 4, 2024, at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). This year’s event is unique as, for the first time, it welcomes both industry buyers and the general public free of charge throughout its four-day duration. Featuring over 250 brands …
INCLUSIONConference 2024: Technology for a Sustainable Future
The 2024 INCLUSIONConference on the Bund officially began on Friday, September 5, at the Huangpu World Expo Park in Shanghai, China. Under the theme “Technology for a Sustainable Future,” this year’s conference emphasizes fostering international dialogue on the latest technological advancements and their potential to positively impact global sustainability. Running until September 7, the event brings together a prestigious lineup …
Changsha County Launches Export Base for Second-hand Vehicle Industry
On August 31, 2024, a key event was held in Changsha County, Hunan Province, focusing on how cross-border e-commerce can drive county-level industrial development. Over 100 representatives from enterprises, industry associations, and e-commerce platforms attended. During the event, Changsha County officially launched its export base for second-hand vehicles. The base aims to export 10,000 vehicles within three years, with foreign …